Posted by Ensign Viyara Nazeen (Scientist) in Holodeck 2- Therapy in Unusual Places Day 1, Part 2

Posted by Lieutenant Junior Grade Janna Kingston (CNS) in Holodeck 2- Therapy in Unusual Places Day 1, Part 2

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For a few moments, Janna just let Viyara feel whatever she was feeling, but then finally spoke up. “I know it may feel like it at times, but your being here with me isn’t a punishment, Viyara. I’m not here to point out your wrongs or chastise you for having feelings and urges. If I have to take steps because I feel you are a danger to yourself, I will do that, because care about you. Yes, as we’ve established, this is my job, but I think by now you can see why I chose to go through all the trouble of getting my Doctorate. Finding the best ways to a particular person through their difficulties is something I truly believe in. I can’t take away your pain, nor will I try. But I can help you find ways to make it hurt just a little less.” She paused for but a moment because she, very consciously said her next words. “I’m not your father here to punish you and pass judgement on who you are and what you do.”

~Janna Kingston, CNS

When Janna paused, Viyara had nodded and almost started to say something. And then Janna continued speaking and her words hit Viyara rather unexpectedly. A soft gasp escaped her lips and her breathing and pulse quickened. She didn’t understand why she reacted like that to a simple statement of fact. She felt the urge to run and at the same time felt as if she was rooted to the spot. Paralysed from head to toe. Trapped in her own body. Unable to say or do anything.

~Viyara Nazeen

She didn’t rush to her feet, in fact Janna made a deliberate choice to react calmly. It was not her intention to cause Viyara distress, but she also knew that provoking a reaction would allow the scientist to acknowledge and understand her own reactions to certain things. And with understanding came an ability to have control over those reactions.

Moving to the window, she reached out and took Vyara’s hand i hers, rubbing slow circles with her thumb on Viyara’s palm. “Tell me more about Scales. What sort of care does he need?”

~Janna Kingston, CNS