Posted by Ensign Viyara Nazeen (Scientist) in Holosuite 3 - Therapy In Unusual Places

Posted by Lieutenant Junior Grade Janna Kingston (CNS) in Holosuite 3 - Therapy In Unusual Places

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“You know, there’s a lot to be said for creatures that can’t talk back,” Janna said with a wink.

“That’s very true,” Viyara laughed.

“What else? What about the rest of your homework? Any self-harm or even thoughts about it?” Kingston asked.

~Janna Kingston, CNS

Did she want to admit it? No, but she knew that it was in her own best interest to be honest with Janna. So with her head slightly bowed, she admitted, “Yes … I … after I left the lounge I thought about what to do. I was pretty upset. I didn’t want to hurt myself, but I was very much tempted to go to the holodeck. And If I hadn’t tried to get away form the lounge, I may have asked Marishka for another one of her really strong drinks. But I went to the lab instead. Though on my way I did dig my nails into my arms without meaning to.” A wave of guilt and shame washed over her and she wrapped her arms tightly around her middle.

~Viyara Nazeen

Janna sped up and skipped down a couple steps and put a hand on Viyara’s shoulder to stop her. “Hey, look at me.”

“It’s not about getting it right. It’s not about perfection,” Kingston said adamantly. “What we’re working on right now is just learning to recognize it for what it is. Awareness comes first. Then we can find more alternate ways to handle those intense moments.” She held a thumb up. “Step one: recognition.” She held her index finger up beside her thumb. “Step two: intervention.” She added her middle finger. “Step three: Replacement.” Janna offered her a smile. “You got this.”

Gesturing with her head for them to keep going, Janna began walking again. “At this point do you have any questions. I know you’ve had a lot thrown at you, but I want to make sure everything feels clear, or if you have other things you want to bring up I want you to feel free to do so.”

~Janna Kingston, CNS

~Janna Kingtson