Who would study psychology unless they had some issues?! Chapter 955 749: Consultation Turning Point2

This part of the explanation from Nan Zhubin is quite vague.

Mo Kai knows what kind of situations can break the usual counseling frawork, so Nan Zhubin doesn't need to explain too clearly.

"On the other hand... there is another more important reason."

Nan Zhubin gently closed the laptop and took the file folder beside him.

"Chen Lizhou's situation—naly [Personality Dissociation]—is indeed very rare."

"But I always have a question in mind."

Nan Zhubin flipped to Chen Lizhou's page in the counseling file: "That is, isn't the cause of Chen Lizhou's [Personality Dissociation] too... flimsy?"

Mo Kai blinked, then suddenly had a realization.

"The death of a wife can indeed bring imnse trauma, possibly leading to depression, anxiety, or even temporary [Dissociation], but for it to form a [Personality Dissociation] that lasts so long and is this severe... it's unreasonable."

"Of course, it can't be ruled out that Chen Lizhou is soone with extre deep feelings rare in today's society; simultaneously, his [Dissociation] also arises from various other factors, with his wife's death being just a trigger, along with family and workplace factors."

"But I've always thought... maybe there's sothing else here," Nan Zhubin emphasized, "maybe—there's sothing else."

"Sothing more complex related to his wife's death, which acts as a trigger."

"In these counseling sessions, I've been helping Chen Lizhou block [Dissociation], feel emotions, and actually exploring this possibility at the sa ti."

"I suspect there's sothing he hasn't shared in the counseling," Nan Zhubin looked at Mo Kai, "those things are the core reasons for his [Personality Dissociation]. The death of his wife is just a catalyst, igniting the contradictions and pains suppressed in his heart."

"And just yesterday—I felt I saw this possibility in him. Such an opportunity is fleeting."

After a pause, Nan Zhubin added with rare anticipation in his voice: "His visit today might be the key to his recovery."

...

Although now Nan Zhubin could more completely recall Chen Lizhou's file through the [mory Palace].

However, before starting counseling, Nan Zhubin habitually organizes the physical docunt materials.

For Nan Zhubin, this feels more like a ritual to adjust his counseling state. Like a warm-up before exercising.

"The ti should be about right, I'll go in first." Nan Zhubin patted Mo Kai on the shoulder.

Walked into the counseling room, sat down, and adjusted his posture.

Not even a minute passed.

Knock, knock, knock—

Everyone is very punctual.

Nan Zhubin called out clearly: "Please co in."

The door was slowly pushed open, revealing Chen Lizhou's familiar face.

He was wearing a different style of suit and shirt from the last session, still not very neatly pressed, sparsely covered with wrinkles; stubble near his neck was visible, carelessly shaved in the morning.

But given Chen Lizhou's current situation, "unchange" could also be a signal of "stability."

Maintaining stability and looking for opportunities to improve within stability is one of Nan Zhubin's counseling beliefs.

"Sit down." Nan Zhubin said.

Actually, without being told, Chen Lizhou was already familiar with walking to the conversation position that hadn't changed in several sessions.

"Thank you, Teacher Nan." Chen Lizhou spoke first, "When I reached out to you yesterday… it was indeed very sudden."

"It's just that I encountered a little sothing a few days ago, and my body had so strange changes."

Chen Lizhou took a deep breath: "These changes… I feel like I can't bear them alone, so I thought of you very urgently."

Nan Zhubin nodded: "I'm glad you can now accurately perceive your changes and pay attention to them, that's exactly what we've been striving for in previous sessions."

First use [Positive Attention] to dispel so of the negative self-awareness present in Chen Lizhou now.

"And as a consultant, it's my job to help you face difficulties together."

Nan Zhubin slightly leaned forward: "The 'thing' and the 'change' you just ntioned, what are they? Can you elaborate?"

Chen Lizhou nodded: "Last ti during the session, did I tell you—I received an email from a forr student of my wife's?"

"He wanted to et once…"

Nan Zhubin followed the thread: "Indeed, that was the content at the end of our last session."

"...Yes." Chen Lizhou took a deep breath, "Actually, not long after the counseling, I made up my mind, I decided to et him."

This is a good thing.

But this "good" evaluation is solely towards "Chen Lizhou making a choice."

As for the event of "eting the student," considering the eting might be unpleasant, Nan Zhubin didn't rashly give a positive evaluation or provide reckless [Support].

He just nodded, motioning for Chen Lizhou to continue speaking.

"The kid's na is Shen Xuecheng." Chen Lizhou stated, "I arranged to et him at noon in the cafeteria, very rushed. But I did it on purpose... because in my heart, I still didn't want to et him, it wasn't his issue, but I was still sowhat... afraid I guess."

"Just like Teacher Nan, you said, there's a risk of 'loss of control' eting him, I didn't know what he would say to , so I was scared."

As Chen Lizhou said "I was scared," his expression was blank.

Only his thumbs constantly rubbed against his forefinger's joint.

Nan Zhubin nodded.

"Then, just as I thought, he said so very unpleasant things to …"

After a pause, Chen Lizhou added: "No, what he said wasn't a problem, it's my problem. Because of his normal words, I had abnormal feelings."

Nan Zhubin stopped Chen Lizhou's tendency to internalize the cause, guiding the topic forward: "What did he say that made you feel bad?"

"...I talked with him for quite a while, all about my wife."

Chen Lizhou paused here, as if sothing was stuck in his throat, lightly coughing.

"He said, when my wife was still alive, she ntioned several tis... wanting to go back to her hotown."

"And after he said that… cough, I…"

Chen Lizhou's expression finally began to crumble.

...

Nan Zhubin's eyes calmly yet firmly fixed on Chen Lizhou's face.

"... A lot of past things started flooding into my head, all related to my wife. Those things…"

Chen Lizhou paused again: "As soon as those things erged, they wouldn't stop. But as soon as I thought about them a little, I'd start feeling uncomfortable, my fingertips would go numb, body cold, mind going blank, it's that dissociative state you ntioned."

"I dare not think about it."

"Just like now…"

As soon as the words fell, Chen Lizhou's body suddenly froze.

Always paying attention, Nan Zhubin imdiately spoke.

His voice wasn't hurried, but the timing of his intervention was just right: "It's okay, don't force yourself. Let's take it step by step, start with [Dissociation Blockade]."

Though sothing unusual appeared abruptly, Chen Lizhou was, after all, an experienced visitor.

Many processes were already familiar enough to be nearly muscle mory.

No new techniques were needed, first use [Dissociation Blockade] to stabilize the situation, then use the relaxation thod of [Body Scan] to let Chen Lizhou adjust his state bit by bit.

"Inhale—exhale—inhale—exhale—"

Besides, as the consultant, Nan Zhubin also accompanies, providing Chen Lizhou with support spatially.

"Very good, just like that," Nan Zhubin smiled warmly, "continue deep breathing, let the body relax."

"We're doing counseling right now, with here, I can perceive any downward trend and remind you."

"So here, don't have the thought of 'daring not to think'."

"Continue deep breathing, feel the changes in your body."

Nan Zhubin warmly guided: "Then... let those past mories surface."