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[watchthedetective]

I know this place is hard to deal with at the best of times, and the past couple of events seem to have been especially bad. If anyone is interested in getting together in a group setting to discuss the things that have happened to them here and share knowledge, coping skills, and emotional support, please respond.



Private to Sherlock Holmes:

I'm sorry if I was intrusive.

Comments

[not_apriest]

What sort of 'coping skills'? [People turned to priests in his time, but he's received a lot of scorn for faith here.]

[video, I assume?]

[watchthedetective]

Anything that's not self-destructive. Something like drinking to forget wouldn't be appropriate, for example.

[text]

[could_be_dangerous]

Not in need of any emotional support, if that's what you mean.
SH

[watchthedetective]

My surprise knows no bounds.

[text]

[not_nikkiheat]

I don't really need a support group, per se, but I am interested in hearing about some of the past events from a research standpoint. Could I sit in on your group meeting?

[text]

[watchthedetective]

[There's a long pause before a response comes.]

There is no group yet, but I wouldn't want people to feel "studied".

That said, no one would actually be sent away simply for not contributing.

[text]

[moral_turnover]

[While the idea of a support group seemed silly to Regina, she figured it was a decent way of meeting more of the inhabitants brought to Wonderland. Not only would she be able to recognize a face, but it would make for a better chance of keeping surprises to a minimum.]

While I'm not entirely fond of the idea of sharing one's details with strangers, I can see how this group could be of some use to some.

[There's a moment between messages as Regina thinks of what to say next.]

When will these meetings begin to take place?

[text]

[watchthedetective]

No one would have to share if they weren't comfortable doing it.

If enough people are interested, we'll issue an announcement about that.

Video

[justlove]

I'm not sure what I think about talking about things in front of a lot of people, but at the same time, I think this is a good idea.

[video]

[watchthedetective]

You wouldn't be expected to talk about anything unless and until you were comfortable.

[Joan smiles understandingly. Also with some personal pride because, hey, people are interested!]

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[tact]

Free shrink sessions. A girl can't exactly say no to that.

When's the first therapeutic meeting?

[watchthedetective]

I'm not a therapist. This is more of a mutual aid thing.

I'll announce that when we get it figured out.

[Joan suspects she might be getting trolled, but better to approach it as serious and be wrong than vice versa.]

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[eatsyourscience]

Do you think a group thing would help people?

[watchthedetective]

I definitely think it could.

text;

[absolutelynot]

I would certainly be interested in sharing knowledge, at least on what has happened recently.

[watchthedetective]

Good to know! I'll be glad to see you there. :)

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[vates]

Are you a therapist?

[watchthedetective]

No, but I have some experience with support groups.

[text]

[analogkvetching]

I have doubts as to whether I could contribute, particularly in the vein of "emotional support," but it couldn't hurt to attend. I am interested in at least hearing other accounts. Just know that it is likely I would be taking on more of an absorbing role than a dispensing one.

[watchthedetective]

As much or as little talking as anyone is comfortable with is fine.

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[throughthedark]

[...Giles has a long, long war with himself before he answers:]

I suppose it can't hurt to attend. I assume this is open to all and sundry?

[watchthedetective]

Anyone, yes.

[audio]

[builditstrong]

Like a head doctor?

[audio]

[watchthedetective]

I'm not a doctor, head or otherwise. This is people getting together to help each other.

[bossily]

Dunno about anyone else here, but coping skills sound pretty great right about now. Knowledge too. Can't ever get enough of that.

[watchthedetective]

That's definitely what I was thinking, and I'm glad so many people seem to agree.