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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.]

[text]

[could_be_dangerous]

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

[watchthedetective]

My surprise knows no bounds.

[video, I assume?]

[watchthedetective]

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

[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]

[not_nikkiheat]

I wouldn't obviously observe. I just wanted you to be aware of my reason for being there in advance.

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.

[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]

[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!]

[video]

[justlove]

So it would be okay if I just came and listened for a little while?

[He's already feeling slightly better about this whole thing.]

[watchthedetective]

Of course. Putting more pressure on people is the opposite of what I'm trying to do.

text;

[tact]

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

When's the first therapeutic meeting?

[justlove]

Great. Well, whenever the first meeting is, I'll probably show up.

[watchthedetective]

I guess that's appreciated.

[watchthedetective]

I'll be glad to see you there.

[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.]

text;

[eatsyourscience]

Do you think a group thing would help people?

[watchthedetective]

I definitely think it could.

[eatsyourscience]

me and my friends did that kind of thing back home to figure a lot of stuff out, but i never thought of trying it for things like events.

[watchthedetective]

Would you like to help with this one, then?

text;

[absolutelynot]

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

[yes]

[not_apriest]

I have some experience with counseling.

text

[vates]

Are you a therapist?