Of course. [The keurig Cami keeps in the office makes it easy enough to put together. She picks out a cup of chamomile, figuring that anything she could offer to help Eveyln relax would be a good idea at this point. Even during those few moments when she's not facing the woman, it's difficult not to feel her tension.]
Well, it's pretty simple on the surface. [She glances over her shoulder at Evelyn, offering a warm smile. She isn't the first nervous patient to cross Cami's threshold.] First, you keep two things in mind: you should keep breathing, and it's okay to be honest. Nothing you say leaves this room. [Unless Evelyn presents some sort of danger to someone, but Cami really can't see that happening. Evelyn's a strong woman to be sure, but she doesn't give the impression of someone who means to do harm.]
First and foremost, I'm here to listen. One of the most basic therapeutic exercises is just getting whatever's bugging you so much out into the open. [The tea finishes pouring, and Cami picks up the cup to offer it to Evelyn.] So sit down, stand up, walk around--whatever feels comfortable. And talk to me.
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Well, it's pretty simple on the surface. [She glances over her shoulder at Evelyn, offering a warm smile. She isn't the first nervous patient to cross Cami's threshold.] First, you keep two things in mind: you should keep breathing, and it's okay to be honest. Nothing you say leaves this room. [Unless Evelyn presents some sort of danger to someone, but Cami really can't see that happening. Evelyn's a strong woman to be sure, but she doesn't give the impression of someone who means to do harm.]
First and foremost, I'm here to listen. One of the most basic therapeutic exercises is just getting whatever's bugging you so much out into the open. [The tea finishes pouring, and Cami picks up the cup to offer it to Evelyn.] So sit down, stand up, walk around--whatever feels comfortable. And talk to me.