08/08/2025
š” Therapy Tip: The Difference Between āCopingā and āProcessingā
Many people come to therapy saying, āIāve been coping fineā¦ but Iām still not okay.ā
Thatās because coping and processing are two different things:
š¹ Coping = Managing the symptoms in the moment (breathing exercises, grounding, journaling, distraction).
š¹ Processing = Addressing the root causes and emotions so the pain lessens over time.
Both are important.
Coping gets you through the storm.
Processing helps the storm pass.
If youāve been coping for years and still feel weighed down, it might be time to start processing in a safe, guided space.
If this sounds like you, there are ways in therapy to process through and move past painful experiences. Contact me to learn more!
