Movies and TvShows featuring "coping-mechanisms" theme.

Mismatched cousins David and Benji reunite for a tour through Poland to honor their beloved grandmother. The adventure takes a turn when the pair's old tensions resurface against the backdrop of their family history.

After becoming a successful country music singer, Liam returns to his hometown and rekindles his relationship with Josie, the woman he left at the altar years ago.

Led by Donna and Reverend W.C. Martin, 22 families from a rural Black church in the small East Texas town of Possum Trot adopt 77 of the most difficult-to-place kids in the foster system and kickstart a movement in the process.

Selma, an Eastern European immigrant living in Washington state in the 1960s, is going blind and faces the threat of losing her job at a local factory. She forms a friendship with Cathy, but their relationship becomes strained as Selma's blindness worsens. When Selma reveals a secret to the local sheriff, her life takes a downward spiral. However, Selma remains determined to protect her friend's secret. In the end, Cathy realizes the value of Selma's decisions and they reaffirm their friendship.

Ryan, a retired Special Forces operative, is determined to keep his young son from being taken away. To achieve this, he introduces his son to the criminal underworld that he used to be a part of. However, as they delve deeper into this dangerous world, Ryan realizes that the consequences of his choices may be more severe than he anticipated.

A retired comedian who was once a successful stand-up artist before quitting in the 1950s, is convinced to return to the stage for a final show. Along the way, he forms an unlikely friendship with a younger comedian and they embark on a cross-country journey. As they travel together, they encounter various challenges and discover the importance of laughter and friendship.

Love Happens is about a self-help guru who is struggling with the loss of his wife. He meets a florist who helps him in his healing process. Together, they navigate through grief and find solace in each other's company.

Big Sky is a drama thriller about a teenager who suffers from agoraphobia, a fear of open spaces. In an attempt to overcome her disorder, she goes on a road trip with her mother to seek treatment in New Mexico. Along the way, they encounter various challenges and dangers in the desert. The movie explores themes of survival, fear, and the complex relationship between mother and daughter.

A little girl accidentally leaves her imaginary baby brother behind at a restaurant — and suddenly, for a nearby childless couple, the definition of "baby" takes on a new and completely unexpected dimension.

Presents families' personal stories about coping with the death of a parent, as well as strategies that have helped these families move forward.

Featuring Alan Thicke, the film explores the struggles faced by children of alcoholic parents, highlighting the emotional turmoil and chaos within seemingly normal families. It emphasizes the importance of recognizing alcoholism as a disease and the impact it has on family dynamics. The narrative provides insights into the feelings of loneliness, shame, and frustration experienced by children, while also offering coping strategies such as the "three C's": you didn't cause it, you can't control it, and you can't cure it. The film encourages open communication and seeking support from others, like counselors or peer groups, to navigate the challenges of living with an alcoholic parent.

This documentary attempts to understand why so many comedians experience mental health issues, a condition that stands in stark contrast to their profession. Anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts: these are the heavy subjects they dare to tackle on stage. Cathy Gauthier, Coco Belliveau, Jean-François Mercier, Mario Jean, Maude Landry, Preach and Simon Gouache testify.

A group of people believe the city is a maze and are obsessively searching for the lost exit.

Jamie and Elise both try to cope with the traumatic loss of Danny. For the both of them, reality and fantasy is a very fine line. They aren’t just grieving the person who is no longer physically with them, but also mourn the pieces of themselves and each other they lose while they are still alive.

On a summer day in the 1950s, a native girl watches the countryside go by from the backseat of a car. A woman at her kitchen table sings a lullaby in her Cree language. When the girl arrives at her destination, she undergoes a transformation that will turn the woman’s gentle voice into a howl of anger and pain.

Lola wants to escape her situation at all costs, even if it is only through her imagination, where she is a beautiful ballet dancer.

Living in apparent self-sufficiency a lone man must confront his past and realise the difference between living and existing.

Martijn Van Loo, a dedicated teacher who commutes from Brussels to Mechelen, struggles because of personal and professional pressures. As the challenges of his life mount, he turns to art as a lifeline — a way to cope, connect, and keep going.

An urban teenager finds solace from his chaotic life in the footsteps of his fictional outlaw persona.

Alunsina, a young artist struggling with grief, isolates herself, finding solace in her art. Her partner, Kalel, appears to offer comfort, helping her confront her pain. In a moment of vulnerability, Alunsina opens up, allowing herself to reconnect and take the first steps toward healing and closure.