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Understanding coping mechanisms to heal and grow
The awareness of personal choices and the understanding of how coping mechanisms develop is essential for dating differently and living with more ease as adults. Recognizing that coping mechanisms are trying to protect us from something is crucial, especially considering how they developed in childhood as a survival strategy when needs were unmet or emotions were overwhelming. Healing involves reconnecting with the body and addressing the underlying experiences that led to the development of these coping mechanisms.