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hadriel2017-07-11 10:47 pm
lifetothefullest) wrote in hadriel2017-07-11 10:47 pm
004 [Video]
[Lance is broadcasting from his kitchen, although aside from the backdrop being pretty universal among apartments it's otherwise difficult to pick out anything distinguishing about the room; he doesn't spend a lot of time in the kitchen, so it hasn't been too customized yet. But that suits his purposes well, since it doesn't reveal much and isn't too distracting.
He might look a bit tired, but still bright-eyed and welcoming as he addresses the camera.]
Hello, everyone, and especially all the people who are new; I know this is probably still all really strange.
[He'd been new not all that long ago, after all, and despite having been here a few months now it's still strange.]
I wanted to take the opportunity, both because of new arrivals and because of what happened at the end of last month, to remind everyone that the Clinic isn't just for physical injuries and illnesses. Although I'm not always at the Clinic, I'm a psychologist and if anyone wants to talk you can always contact me through a direct message to set up a time to meet.
[And, like last time--two months ago, it's hard to believe--he decides it's worthwhile to explain what exactly he means, for people whose world's don't have counseling.]
For those of you unfamiliar with what a psychologist does, it's basically our job to listen to and help with any problems someone might be having mentally or emotionally. Sometimes just one session of talking is enough to help, and sometimes it takes more regular meetings, but it's always up to the individual whether they want to continue with counseling. Additionally, anything you say during a session is confidential.
[Because that's pretty important to mention. And okay, main announcement now out of the way, he has a few individual messages to send.]
[Private to Brennan and Zack]
How are you both doing?
[There are some specific things he wants to go over with them both, but first he has to check up on them.]
[Private to Henry]
[He's a little nervous about messaging Henry, but hopefully it'll prove worthwhile.]
Hello, Henry. I was hoping we could speak.
[Preferably in person, since it's easier to read people that way, but he'll discuss that part after--if--Henry agrees to talk to him at all.]
He might look a bit tired, but still bright-eyed and welcoming as he addresses the camera.]
Hello, everyone, and especially all the people who are new; I know this is probably still all really strange.
[He'd been new not all that long ago, after all, and despite having been here a few months now it's still strange.]
I wanted to take the opportunity, both because of new arrivals and because of what happened at the end of last month, to remind everyone that the Clinic isn't just for physical injuries and illnesses. Although I'm not always at the Clinic, I'm a psychologist and if anyone wants to talk you can always contact me through a direct message to set up a time to meet.
[And, like last time--two months ago, it's hard to believe--he decides it's worthwhile to explain what exactly he means, for people whose world's don't have counseling.]
For those of you unfamiliar with what a psychologist does, it's basically our job to listen to and help with any problems someone might be having mentally or emotionally. Sometimes just one session of talking is enough to help, and sometimes it takes more regular meetings, but it's always up to the individual whether they want to continue with counseling. Additionally, anything you say during a session is confidential.
[Because that's pretty important to mention. And okay, main announcement now out of the way, he has a few individual messages to send.]
[Private to Brennan and Zack]
How are you both doing?
[There are some specific things he wants to go over with them both, but first he has to check up on them.]
[Private to Henry]
[He's a little nervous about messaging Henry, but hopefully it'll prove worthwhile.]
Hello, Henry. I was hoping we could speak.
[Preferably in person, since it's easier to read people that way, but he'll discuss that part after--if--Henry agrees to talk to him at all.]
[Audio][Private].
[Audio][Private]
There's no guarantee on 'fixing' anything, but yes, usually therapy can have an impact on a phobia. Sometimes it can even be eliminated entirely, although usually it's a matter of bringing the reaction to a manageable level.
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[Audio][Private]
[He's being honest here.]
But the success rate is very high overall, and I know the techniques. My practical experience has just been primarily in a different area.
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[Audio][Private]
[Neither psychiatrist is taking patients are the moment, but it still can't hurt to ask especially if neither of them are any more well-versed in this subject than he is.]
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[Audio][Private]
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[There's a long pause before he makes a sound in his throat]
Actually, nah. Forget I said anything, Doc. S'not important.
[Audio][Private]
[He says it gently, because although he'll let it go if Whistler is totally certain, he wants to be sure he really is.]
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[True. That was a slip]
Bish always said never to trust people with professional titles who offer help without a price tag.
[Audio][Private]
[Which there isn't here, obviously, although the comment is light instead of pointed.]
If it makes you feel better, though, you could pay me in food. I never did learn to cook very well.
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[He half laughs, but it sounds uncomfortable]
I actually know how to cook but I can't imagine it looks very pretty. Presentation is not my forte.
[Audio][Private]
[He hears the tone to the laugh but isn't sure what part of the conversation caused it. But if it's about Whistler's next comments--]
I am so not picky, especially not here.
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Asking for help means stepping forward and having the attention on yourself. Which is fine if its something simple like 'someone please tell me what sort of auxiliary cord I am holding' but its different when it's about one's own personal wiring.]
How does it work?
[Audio][Private]
[He pauses a moment, deciding how much detail to go into at once.]
It consists of repeated exposure to the phobia in a controlled and safe environment. To give an example, if someone were afraid of snakes, they might first watch a video of snakes, then sit in a room with a snake in a terrarium, then watch a handler hold the snake, and perhaps finally touch or hold the snake themselves. The idea is to get used to the object of your phobia so that there's no longer a panic response, even if you might never end up actually liking snakes.
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[The sound he makes is a bit unconvinced]
Doc. I dunno how that is going to work in this case.
[Audio][Private]
[It's mild, unbothered by his dubiousness; he can't say either way if Whistler's right or not just yet.]
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[Audio][Private]
[Wouldn't it be cool if he could get ahold of wind and thunder though? He'd love that.]
Do you mind if I ask if it's the physical sensations, the sound, or both?
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[Audio][Private]
[And combined with Lance's previous interpretations of various hints Whistler has dropped before, he's only even more sure of the conclusion he's come to at this point.
Still, it's not really relevant other than that it makes the phobia more understandable, so he doesn't mention it.]
I do have audio recordings from the storm last month, although I'd have to get back to you on the other aspects.
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[Audio][Private]
I often have insomnia, and the rain sounds help.
[The thunder doesn't as much, but in addition to that answer he also has another reason for the recordings; he's very aware that storm was probably the last he'll ever experience.]