Coping Mechanism Thesaurus: Seeking Therapy

When a character suffers emotional pain, the brain’s response is to stop the discomfort, and often this results in a coping mechanism being deployed. Whether it’s an automatic response or a learned go-to strategy, a mechanism helps them cope with the stress of the moment or escape the hurt of it. But if the character...
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Coping Mechanism Thesaurus: Seeking Therapy

Is seeking therapy a new, healthy coping mechanism for your character? These behaviors and positive outcomes will show readers their growth.

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