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Yenyoji Quryoja (takenblack) wrote in marinanova,
@ 2015-09-07 10:33:00

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[Day 340] "POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS" GROUP THERAPY MINGLE
[The Post-Traumatic Stress Group is being held in Trois Park—a particularly relaxing corner of the park has been outfitted with comfortable seats arranged in a circle, with hot soothing drinks and filling comfort snacks right on hand. There are also pillows and weighted blankets. Very soft and slow harp music plucks away from somewhere.]

[After characters are invited to introduce themselves and then to spend 5 minutes doing a focused breathing exercise, there are a variety of activities in store for those attending the group. Everyone is strongly encouraged to share their work.]

Journaling
There are personalized journals with the names of all mandatory attendees on them, but there are unlabeled extras. Inside each one are pages with writing prompts and blanks for free journaling. Prompts include...
— How are you feeling right now? How would you like to feel?
— Do you have nightmares about the event? Are they the same as your memories, or different? Compare any differences and consider why they may be that way.
— Write as much about the traumatic event(s) as you can. Use as much or as little space as you wish.
— Identify what triggers the worst reactions to your trauma. How do you cope? Do you think your coping techniques are healthy or unhealthy? How can you change them for the better?

Art Therapy
There is a list of prompts including the following...
— Draw or paint a scene that gives you peace. Feel free to be as specific or vague as you wish.
— Using the craft supplies, put your feelings into a tangible form and explain the symbolism you've chosen to the group.
— Attempt to express the trauma or a great fear you have because of it. Draw, paint, sculpt, create a diorama.
— Draw or paint a portrait of yourself, emphasizing your good traits.

Partner Discussion
Settle in with your choice of comfort foods/blankets to chat. Everyone is given topics to discuss, including...
— Is it easy or hard to talk about what happened to you? Why?
— Do you blame yourself or feel guilt? Explain why.
— Do you have anyone who you can talk to about it? Help each other identify possible allies in your life or within the group.
— Discuss any topics or situations you usually avoid, and why.

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((OOC: You're absolutely welcome to come up with your own prompts and ideas, too! These are just meant as a starting point. Jump in and have fun!))

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takenblack
2015-09-07 05:39 pm UTC (link)

[On the list of people who don't want to be here once they realize what this is about: Yen.]

[She nearly walked out until she realized that she would get in trouble, and she really wants points. So instead, she mutters some very unflattering things about the wardens, grabs her journal, and sits down. Yen, who almost always smiles and nearly-flirts with everyone around her, is frowning and trying not to make eye contact. Arms and legs are crossed, and she twitches her foot anxiously.]

[Not that she'll be cruel or short with anyone approaching her. It's not their fault.]

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candothat
2015-09-12 02:36 am UTC (link)

[On the list of people who are hesitant to approach a disgruntled-looking Yen but will do it anyway because writing in a journal isn't that entertaining after half an hour or so: Chekov.]

Yen, hello. [He doesn't sit. Yen doesn't look like she actually wants company and he would rather not annoy her.] I will make a daring guess and say that you aren't enjoying this.

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takenblack
2015-09-12 02:45 am UTC (link)

[She looks up at Chekov.]

[During the fraction of a second when she lifts her head, her features seem rather literally dark, yet her eyes appear to hold an unusual yellow-ish shimmer to them. But maybe it was just a trick of the light—as soon as she makes eye contact with Chekov, her expression immediately brightens up. Everything about her speaks to total calm and ease, like there was never anything to feel bad about. Ever. Why is she even here? Who knows!]

Not in the slightest! [She pats the chair beside her.] Sit! Let's chat. Are you content to be here?