Who would study psychology if they didn't have some kind of problem?

Chapter 602 Division of Labor
The importance of the "ceremony" at the end of the consultation is self-evident.

However, the specific ritual method will naturally depend on the different real-life situations of different people.

Therefore, the different rituals that arise from them also have different psychological principles.

Shi Qianqian was silent for a moment.

Bai Qinghua had already opened his package and started packing and boiling water when Nan Zhuren was talking about the later parts of the story. He had already brewed tea.

He took a leisurely sip from his thermos, then poured a cup for each of his apprentices using a disposable cup.

"Ah... thank you, teacher."

"Thank you, teacher."

"Oh, thank you."

"Hiss... Ha~" Bai Qinghua let out a long, comfortable sigh, expelling all the fatigue from the long journey and the meeting.

"It's a very mature intervention plan, and it's quite comprehensive," Bai Qinghua summarized. "From this perspective, the current environment is indeed the best place for Li Lingling's intervention. Sending her back to the rear would actually be a bad thing."

"Personality disorders have always been a challenge for psychotherapy. But if everything goes smoothly according to your plan, you might actually be able to cure Li Lingling's problem."

But there's a problem.

An obvious question, and one that is still very familiar to those present.

“In that case, you’ll have to focus most of your energy on counseling and intervention. You won’t have much energy left to participate in other work in the disaster area,” Bai Qinghua said.

This trip to the disaster area is a very rare opportunity to help my apprentices accumulate invaluable experience.

Bai Qinghua sincerely hopes that his apprentices will cherish this opportunity.

Nan Zhuren pursed her lips and nodded, about to say something.

“But it’s okay.” Bai Qinghua then added, “Many counselors never encounter this kind of intervention therapy that sets up a simulated environment in their entire lives. In some ways, this is a more valuable opportunity than providing psychological assistance in disaster areas.”

“Similarly, many visitors will never have such an opportunity in their lifetime.” Bai Qinghua patted Nan Zhuren on the shoulder and said earnestly, “Opportunities are rare, but you must act within your capabilities.”

Weng Pingting's expression relaxed: "Most of the tasks originally assigned to Zhu Ren were psychological counseling and assessment. Other tasks related to maintaining the organizational structure were just something he would observe and learn from."

Nan Zhuren felt Bai Qinghua's hand on her shoulder.

After a moment's hesitation, he said, "Actually, I think I still have plenty of energy. If there's cooperation from medical staff, and if there aren't any other cases here that require too much attention, I can actually help my senior colleagues..."

Bai Qinghua's expression changed, and he hurriedly increased the pressure he was applying to Nan Zhuren's shoulder.

"Do what you can," Bai Qinghua emphasized again.

This little apprentice is good at everything, except sometimes he's too eager... to the point that there's a creepy sense of familiarity about him.

For example, her current unwavering enthusiasm for work is quite similar to that of Li Lingling.

Upon hearing this, Weng Pingting turned her head and looked at Chonghui and Shi Qianqian as if changing the subject: "Do you have any questions? Just like the teacher said, this kind of case intervention is very valuable. You should pay more attention to your junior brother when you have time."

Case discussions within the group naturally involve reflection and feedback.

Chonghui racked his brains for a while. This level of plan design was indeed beyond his capabilities; at least, he couldn't see any problems with it. "It feels like this plan will take a long time to develop. I just don't know if this disaster will be enough to support Zhu Ren in implementing the entire intervention plan... Wait, should I not have said that?"

Chonghui blinked.

Weng Pingting sighed, "Never mind, there are no outsiders here."

After saying that, she ignored the big guy and looked at Shi Qianqian, who had been silent for a while: "You seemed to be thinking about something just now. Do you have something in mind?"

Shi Qianqian was genuinely thinking.

After hearing her senior's reminder, she looked up and said, "Uh... there's no problem. It's just that I feel Zhu Ren's plan is very similar to Morita therapy?"

Morita therapy is a psychotherapeutic method originating in Japan, founded by Dr. Masatomo Morita. Its core essence can be summarized in eight words: "Accept what is natural and do what needs to be done."

"Go with the flow" means to accept all spontaneous emotions, thoughts, and physical discomforts; "do what needs to be done" requires patients to turn their attention outward and focus on completing constructive and purposeful actions in real life.

In Morita therapy, hospitalization involves a process where the patient goes through a series of stages: "absolute bed rest - low-intensity work - high-intensity work - return to normal life".

By designing well-planned life practices, one can reshape their outlook on life, and through changes in actions, ultimately lead to changes in personality and feelings.

Indeed, it is very similar to Nan Zhuren's current proposition.

In response to Shi Qianqian's question, Nan Zhuren nodded and said, "Indeed, this step-by-step process from mild to severe is very common. There are systematic methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy, systematic desensitization, and Morita therapy, as well as impromptu designs like the one I am using now."

"This gradual approach is a very good method, but in practice, it still needs to be adjusted based on the theoretical foundation, the problem being addressed, and the intervention objectives."

"For example, cognitive behavioral therapy verifies and changes irrational cognitions; while Morita therapy accepts all irrationality."

“If the two are used together…” Nan Zhuren’s expression tightened slightly, “the consequences would be quite unpleasant.”

“In Li Lingling’s current situation, it’s not easy to ‘accept’, so the focus is on ‘change’. On this basis, some of the extraneous and unreasonable perceptions that arise should be ‘integrated’ rather than ‘accepted’.”

After listening to her junior brother's teachings, Shi Qianqian nodded thoughtfully, then suddenly realized something was wrong.

However, Weng Pingting had already clapped her hands to end this impromptu exchange: "Alright, now that you have an idea, go and put it into practice."

"Let's hurry up and pack our bags, then get ready for work—we still have a lot to do!"

When unloading luggage from the vehicle, each research group temporarily puts their luggage together.

But right now, men and women are definitely not living together.

Chonghui was pulled over to be a temporary porter, carrying the large and small packages belonging to his senior and junior sisters as they headed to the girls' dormitory.

……

In the corridor, Professor Ji and Teacher Yijinjiao watched Weng Pingting and the others leave.

Then, they turned their attention to Bai Qinghua's room.

Following Professor Ji's gaze, Teacher Yijinjiao finally couldn't hold back after a long while: "Teacher, what should we do next?"

(End of this chapter)