Posted by Cadet Thomas Buckingham (Doctor) in Counselor’s Office - Cadet Buckingham reporting for Evaluation
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“Very well” Tom said, as he sat and came up with a question. “What made you want to be a counselor?” He asked. Though it was a bit of a generic question, he anticipated the answer would be a fairly interesting one because they Counselors always seem to be very interesting people, with a lot of depth to them.

• Cadet Thomas Buckingham, Medical

“Well, my parents, meaning my biological parents of course, are both in the medical field and I grew up surrounded by science and medicine. In fact, I even started my pre-med studies, but it was the neurology and psychology classes I took that make me start to second-guess that decision. Then I did some electives in sociology and I realized my interests lay more in the behaviour of sentient beings, than in their strictly physical health.” She leaned in a bit. “Though to be fair, I truly believe in the link between mental and physical health, so the dividing line is fuzzy, at best.”

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Lt. Cmdr. Liadra, CNS

“Fascinating” Buckingham said as his raised his eyebrows with interest. “I have always had a great admiration for Counselors and people in that profession. It must be taxing and difficult work sometimes. But I imagine it is greatly rewarding work too.”

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• Cadet Thomas Buckingham, Medical

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Liadra nodded. “It definitely can be. But like any health professional, it can take a lot out of you. Which is why counsellors are also required to see their own counsellors. Like many doctors, sometimes we are our own worst patients,” she said with a wink.

“What about you? How are you as a patient?” she asked.

Lt. Cmdr. Liadra, CNS