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Coping Mechanisms: Navigating Stress and Connection
This chapter explores the dual nature of coping mechanisms, highlighting how they can be both beneficial and detrimental in managing stress. It emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and compassion in recognizing unhealthy patterns rooted in early relationships, while encouraging genuine emotional engagement. The conversation also connects these coping strategies to broader societal expectations, particularly around productivity and gender roles.