Preservation of agency. Know why you are there, what you want to accomplish, and what you are willing to do to accomplish it. And remember you have the option

Preservation of agency. Know why you are there, what you want to accomplish, and what you are willing to do to accomplish it. And remember you have the option to walk away if your goals aren't met. The latter is key - making a reasonable CHOICE to be in the situation is a big step towards making it bearable.