Daddy Academy

Chapter 2972 ​​Empty Chair

The female doctor continued to comment on Xiao Bai's painting: "The scars on the tree symbolize the psychological trauma she suffered while growing up."

The female doctor didn't know what it was specifically because she knew nothing about Xiaobai's growth experience.

But when she said this, Zhang Tan seemed to be thinking about something, and she must have been targeting someone.

The female doctor continued to interpret: "Look at the characters drawn by Xiaobai. They are also stick figures, but unlike Xier's, the proportions of the characters are more coordinated, without a big head and a small body. But did you notice? The fingers of these characters are very sharp. Does this symbolize that Xiaobai is very defensive and has a strong sense of self-protection? It further shows that she is weak and sensitive deep in her heart. She is a child who lacks a sense of security..."

Tan Jin'er listened carefully and looked at Zhang Tan. She certainly knew what Xiaobai had experienced.

But Xiaobai’s experience was too tragic, she couldn’t tell it, and she shouldn’t tell it.

Whether to tell the story to a psychiatrist or to reopen Xiaobai's trauma for "treatment" is up to Zhang Tan to decide.

Moreover, who knows whether this kind of treatment will cause secondary harm?

After all, thinking about what Xiaobai had experienced, even Tan Jiner would get goose bumps when she thinks about it now.

Zhang Tan remained silent and said nothing. He just listened patiently to the female doctor's story, then thanked her and said nothing else.

The female doctor naturally understood that Zhang Tan's silence showed his attitude, so she naturally wouldn't say much. She just reminded him and told him what she knew.

Afterwards, the female doctor printed out a document for Tan Jiner, telling her how to treat Xier's psychological trauma in daily life.

Tan Jiner listened patiently and asked questions when she didn't understand.

According to the treatment plan provided by the doctor, they will first undergo psychological treatment today, and then Tan Jiner will continue to influence them in their daily lives in the future.

"Shall we start now?" asked Tan Jiner.

The female doctor said, "Yes, after such a long time of contact, Xier should have let down her guard towards me. It's best to proceed while the heat is on. Otherwise, next time, I may need to communicate with Xier again."

Tan Jin'er said decisively: "Then let's do it now. Thank you for your help."

"No trouble, I'll go get ready and come back to call Xier later."

The female doctor got up and left. Zhang Tan asked what kind of treatment Tan Jiner was going to give.

Tan Jin'er handed him the information and read: "It records a treatment method called the Empty Chair Technique."

Zhang Tan read the information curiously, and saw that it said, "The Empty Chair Technique is a professional operating guide that simulates a child's conversation with a deceased parent, with the purpose of dealing with grief and repairing trauma..."

At this time, the three children who were watching cartoons suddenly stood up and left. Tan Jiner asked, "Where are you going?"

Xier replied that she was going to the toilet.

"Then go quickly and come back soon." Tan Jiner reminded.

Girls always like to call their friends and go to the toilet together.

When the three children came back, the psychologist was ready to start.

Tan Jiner called Xier over, whispered to her, gave her some instructions, and then took her and the psychologist away.

"Xiwawa, where are you going?" Xiaobai followed and asked.

Xiao Xiaobai was standing next to the sofa holding a bottle of Little Bear drink and watching cartoons, but at this moment he also looked over here.

Xier hiahia smiled: "I'm going to go chat with the doctor, Xiaobai, wait for me to come back."

Zhang Tan also said, "Xiaobai, don't go with them. Just stay here and watch TV with Xiaoxiaobai. Xier will be back soon."

"……All right."

Xiaobai hesitated for a moment and chose to believe what her old man and sister Jin'er said, but she always felt that Xiwawa was deceived. She often had this feeling. Whenever she was not involved, she felt that Xiwawa was deceived.

Zhang Tan caught a glimpse of a small person quietly walking past him. He looked closely and saw who it was but Xiao Xiaobai.

"Xiao Xiaobai!"

This little guy was watching TV attentively just now, but suddenly he sneaked away. It's really annoying.

Zhang Tan went over and caught Xiao Xiaobai, letting her watch cartoons with her aunt. He said, "Don't drink the drinks. How many bottles have you drunk today? Do you want to wet the bed at night?"

Little Baihia smiled: "I haven't wet the bed for a long time."

"Then we should keep doing it." Zhang sighed.

Xiao Xiaobai solemnly promised that she would not wet the bed.

On the other side, Tan Jiner sent Xier to the room, gave Xier a few instructions and left.

She sat down in the conference room next door, where there was also a computer connected to a camera nearby, so she could watch everything going on in the house.

Here she will listen to the conversation between Xier and the psychologist and observe the entire conversation process.

Xier looked around the room. The light was dim and the curtains were drawn tightly, but there was a floor lamp on in the corner of the room, and the overall environment seemed warm and safe.

Two empty chairs were placed diagonally opposite each other, one was occupied by Xier, and the other was empty, with the psychologist sitting opposite them.

Xier smiled at the other person, put her feet together, and dangled them in the air: "We want to chat again?"

The psychiatrist smiled and said, "Yes, let's have a good chat this time, and talk about some of our inner thoughts."

Xier nodded and said, "Just ask whatever you want to talk about."

The psychologist feels that Xier is probably the most approachable child she has ever treated. It is difficult for other children to gain the other party's general trust, let alone find ways to make the other party speak their true feelings, which requires a lot of work.

The psychologist did not rush to ask questions, but first asked Xier if she felt that the room was too dark and whether she wanted to brighten the lights or open the curtains.

This quiet atmosphere can make children feel safe, but opening the curtains and letting sunlight fill the room is another environment that can also make children feel safe.

It varies from person to person.

Xier shook her head and said that this was good enough. She pointed to the empty chair next to her and asked, "Why is no one sitting here?"

The psychologist slowed down his speech and said softly, "Who do you want to sit here? Don't rush to answer. You can close your eyes and think about it. Now we have to listen to our truest thoughts deep in our hearts. That voice will tell you who you want to sit in this empty chair."

"Huh?" Xier was a little surprised that it was possible to play like this.

The psychologist patiently advised: "Just think of this as a fantasy moment. For example, you can imagine that the adventurous Dora is sitting on this empty chair. She wants to talk to you about the most thrilling adventure place she has been to. You can ask her if she has ever been scared."

Xier laughed when she heard that and swung her feet excitedly.

The psychologist continued, "You can also imagine that the person sitting on this empty chair is Xiao Bai! She is your best friend, right? But even best friends have a lot of things they haven't talked about before, so now you can talk to her about these topics you have never talked about before."

Xier thought about it with her eyes wide open, then she smiled secretly, as if she remembered something fun and interesting.

But she didn't say it.

The psychologist continued to lead the topic: "Of course, you can also imagine that the person sitting here is your sister, your godfather, your parents..."

When she talked about her parents, she paid special attention to the expression on Xier's face. Sure enough, Xier was obviously stunned and a little confused and puzzled.

The psychiatrist asked: "Now can you choose the one you want to talk to the most?"

Xier stared at her with wide eyes and said nothing.

The psychologist then took the initiative to ask: "Do you want to let your parents sit on this empty chair and talk to them? Do you want to?"

Xier was stunned for a while, then suddenly smiled silently at her shyly and nodded.

The psychiatrist was waiting for this moment and immediately said, "Now, your parents are sitting on this empty chair. We need to put something here."

Xier watched curiously as she took out a photo frame from her bag and placed it on the empty chair. It was a family portrait of the Xiao Tan family!

She likes to sit on her father's neck and ride on a big horse.

"That, that..."

Xier pointed at the photo frame excitedly, probably wanting to ask how you got the photo of my family.

The psychiatrist smiled and said, "This was provided by your sister."

Xier said "oh" and sat back in the chair.

The doctor said softly and slowly: "Now, Xier, your father and mother are sitting here. They have been waiting to hear what's in your heart. You can tell them anything you want to say - grievances, anger, longing, or those questions you didn't have time to ask."

She was met with silence.

The female doctor continued, "Maybe you can start with 'Mom and Dad, I am Xier.'"

After a pause, Xier's voice finally rang out: "Mom and Dad, I'm Xier."

Just when the psychologist thought she had finished, she continued, "...I am 7 years old now~"

There was clearly an unconcealable arrogance in his voice.

(End of this chapter)