Chapter 8

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Therapy Room, Asan Hospital

The room is warm and inviting, filled with toys, colorful posters, and comfortable seating. Deva, a gentle and compassionate child psychologist, sits across from Alex, a young boy with a troubled expression. Alex's parents, Sarah and Michael, are seated nearby, looking concerned.

Deva: (smiling gently at Alex) "Hi, Alex. It's nice to see you again. How have you been feeling since our last session?"

Alex: (shrugging, looking down at his hands) "I don't know

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Alex: (shrugging, looking down at his hands) "I don't know... okay, I guess."

Deva: "That's alright. It's okay if you don't have all the answers right now. Remember, we're here to figure things out together. Can you tell me about the last time you had a nightmare? What was it about?"

Alex: (hesitating) "It was... about a monster. It was chasing me, and I couldn't get away. I felt really scared."

Deva: (nodding understandingly) "That sounds really frightening. It's important to remember that nightmares are just dreams, and they can't hurt you. But I know they can feel very real when you're in the middle of one. Do you ever feel scared like that when you're awake?"

Alex: (quietly) "Sometimes. At school, when other kids get mad or loud,. It makes me feel like... like I want to hit something."

Deva glances at Sarah and Michael, who exchange worried looks. He turns back to Alex, keeping his voice calm and soothing.

Deva: "It's really brave of you to share that, Alex. Feeling scared or angry is normal, and it's okay to talk about it. When you feel like hitting something, what do you usually do?"

Alex: "I try to keep it in, but sometimes I can't. Then I get in trouble."

Deva: "I understand. It's tough to deal with those big feelings. But we can work on finding other ways to handle them. Maybe we can try some breathing exercises or talk about what might help you feel calmer when you start to feel upset. Does that sound good?"

Alex: (nodding slightly) "Yeah, I guess so."

Deva: "Great. We'll practice those together, and you can use them whenever you need to. And remember, you're not alone in this. Your mom and dad are here to support you too."

Deva turns to Sarah and Michael, addressing them directly.

Deva: "Sarah, Michael, I know this has been challenging for you as well. How have things been at home since we started these sessions?"

Sarah: (sighing) "It's been hard. We try to be patient, but sometimes we don't know how to help Alex when he's having a tough time."

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