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Clinic Hours [2/7]

Susan opened the clinic around noon, and got things ready for Peter's and Marty's appointments. The place seemed very empty now that Dr. House had left; but in memory of her colleague, she put out the lollipop jar, and stocked it with cherry, strawberry, and watermelon lollipops. Just for today.

She did wonder when replacements for Dr. Wilson and Dr. House would be hired.

[ooc: for your clinic needs; slowplay for the next couple hours worth of homework time]

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After Anakin left, Cameron spend his time overthinking again what Tick had said. He wasn't sure at what point he made up his mind, but somehow he ended up at the clinic. He swallowed and looked around a bit nervously for any staff. If need be, he could always just say he wanted a check up for his shoulder.

"Hello, can I help you?" Susan offered, coming in from the file room. "I'm Dr. Pevensie." She smiled at the anxious-looking young man, and hoped he didn't need anything too complicated. Really, the new doctors *had* to get here soon....

"Cameron Mitchell, ma'am." He quickly offered his hand. "Uh. Are you the new psych?"

"I'm the new counselor, yes." She shook his hand, keeping her voice light. "It's nice to meet you, Cameron. Did you need to make an appointment?"

"I think so." Way to sound sure of himself.

"But you're not entirely certain?" Susan smiled. "It's all right to come in just to talk, you know. That's why I'm here, even if you don't need a therapist."

"I'm not sure what to say," Cameron said honestly and shrugged with one shoulder.

Susan noticed this, and asked, "Have you been hurt, recently? Is this about that?"

"Partly, yeah." He rubbed a hand through his hair. "I don't know if you heard about that study group on the radio?"

Susan leaned against the desk, and offered Cam the lollipop jar to choose from. "I'm afraid I only listen to it sporadically. I vaguely remember hearing some mention of it, but nothing that sticks in my mind." She cocked her head, at him, and asked, "Would you like a painkiller for your shoulder? I can prescribe one, if you need it."

"No, I'm good. Doctor Pierce gave me some meds that do the trick. Thanks," he gave her a quick smile as he picked out a strawberry lollipop. "There were vampire attacks in town, some of my friends and my girlfriend got hurt and we took the matter in our own hands."

"Ah." Susan of all people knows that teenagers can do amazing things, when they want to. "And that was your study group. Were you successful?"

"Sorta," he turned the lollipop around in his hand instead of actually eating it. "We killed about 15 of them, but the ring leaders who started the attack got away."

Susan put the jar down, and perched on the edge of the desk. "And you want to talk about that with someone. About how you feel about that?"

"Yeah," Cameron nodded, still sounding unsure. "I suppose."

"Or... was it something else?" Susan asked gently. "I do usually have a list of questions I ask now, if someone is certain they want counseling. Maybe it would be easier for you to explain, with different topics to choose from?"

He nodded again, but it might be to either question. "Yeah, I can do that."

Susan went over to the file cabinet, and took out a copy of her standard questionaire, and handed Cameron a pen. "Answer as best you can-- you don't have to go into detail, Cameron. This is just for me to get an idea of what might be bothering you, all right?"

NAME:
AGE:
CLASS:

1.What prompted you to come here today?

2. Are you experiencing any of the following symptoms:
Difficulty sleeping?
Appetite problems?
Changes in drug/alcohol use?
Changes in sexual interest?
Problems with classes/grades?
Other problems?

3. How often do you exercise?
How often do you use alcohol?
Drugs? (please specify)

4. Are there any recent new stressors in your life?
(for example):

Death of loved one
Change in job
Divorce (yours/parents)
Marriage (yours/parents)
Child (yours/parents)
Move to a new place
Other

5. Is there any family history of emotional/mental disorder that the therapist should be aware of?

Alcoholism/Drug abuse
Depression
Schizophrenia
Manic-Depression
Other

5. What is your main goal in seeking therapy?

6. Have you previously been in therapy?

"Alright," Cameron leaned against the desk, then realised he couldn't write and hold it with one hand. He put the file down for a moment and pulled up a chair so he could fill it in the form.

NAME: Cameron Mitchell
AGE: 17
CLASS: Junior

1.What prompted you to come here today?

He stared at the question for a moment, then quickly wrote down; Professor Tick

2. Are you experiencing any of the following symptoms:
Difficulty sleeping? Sorta
Appetite problems? No
Changes in drug/alcohol use? Just painmed for my shoulder
Changes in sexual interest? Nope He might grin here for a moment.
Problems with classes/grades? Yes
Other problems? He pauses for a while and finally jots down Family

3. How often do you exercise? Daily
How often do you use alcohol? Once a month
Drugs? (please specify) Painmeds

4. Are there any recent new stressors in your life?
(for example):

My father lost his legs in a plane crash. My girlfriend got attacked by a vampire.

5. Is there any family history of emotional/mental disorder that the therapist should be aware of? No

5. What is your main goal in seeking therapy?

Again he pauses and ends up leaving the question blank.

6. Have you previously been in therapy? No

Susan read the list, then made a note in the margin: multi-causal stress. "Thank you for filling this out, Cameron. Do you have time to talk for a little while now? I'm expecting a client, but I do have about twenty minutes, if you'd like to chat in my office."

"Uh yeah, I'm good. I don't have class until 7th period." Cameron said and rubbed his hand on his trousers.

"Why don't we go in there, then?" Susan held the door for him, then gestured to the couch and chairs. "Sit anywhere you feel comfortable. I try to keep this low-key." After she'd settled herself in a chair, she looked at the first question on the list, and said, "How did Professor Tick trigger your visit here, Cameron?"

Cameron sat down in one of the chairs, a bit away from Susan. "I think he hit a nerve today when he lectured us on going after the vampires. He suggested we- I did it for the wrong reasons. For vengeance and not Justice."

Susan nodded, studying Cam's expression and body language. "Do you think he was on-target? Or do you think it was more complicated than that?"

"He had a point," Cameron agreed and wrapped his right arm around the one in the sling. "I went to Angel to start this up because I was mad, he's right about that. Darla could have killed Vala." He gritted his teeth and frowned. "I'd like to think I would have gone even if that hadn't happened, though. This was about stopping people getting hurt, not just plain revenge..."

After a moment to let that thought settle, Susan said, "Do you think it would have made a difference in the outcome, if you had been less angry? Would you feel better about yourself now, if you had waited, or had proceeded without that wish for revenge, in addition to the urge to protect your girlfriend?"

Cameron's fingers closed around his elbow and he stared at Susan's shoes as he tried to find an answer. "I'd feel less frustrated about Stabby and Whammy getting away," he finally replied, looking up briefly. "It kept me focussed."

Susan nodded, then cocked her head. "Stabby and Whammy?"

"Darla and Drusilla, the vampires bitches in town." He cringed at the cursing. "Uh, sorry."

"That's quite all right. Don't censor yourself on my account. I assure you, I've heard just about everything before." Susan perched her chin in her hand. "So you would rather know-- how not to be angry? How to handle the anger you still feel constructively? How to cope with the continued threat?" She bit her lower lip. "I can't judge your actions in the past, Cameron. I don't know all the details of the situation. Even actions taken in anger can be for the benefit of all. The trick is to know what to do when the crisis is past, I think. Is that what you're hoping for?"

He let go of his arm and rubbed his thumb over his nose as he thought it over. For some reason it's her second question that got stuck in his mind as they fit with Vala's concerns. "I want to know that I'm not some hothead who will hurt people for what at some point seems to be the right reason, but turns out to be all wrong later."

Susan smiles slightly, and says, "That, I think, we can work on. Both your confidence in your own judgement, and if necessary, said 'hot-headedness'. But I think that's more than we have time to really begin to analyze today." She tapped a pen on the list. "If nothing else, being able to handle the stress as thoroughly as possible should help with the rest."

Cameron looked up and grinned. "It's pretty useful at this school too."

Susan returned the smile, heartened at his improved mood. "All right then. I don't think you'll need intensive therapy for very long, but why don't we set up an appointment schedule for the next couple weeks? What day is good for you, Cameron?"

"Uh, whichever you've got free. I don't have a particularly heavy schedule," Cameron shrugged.

"How about Friday, then? After lunch?" Susan suggested. "Would that work?"

Cameron nodded. "That's fine. This Friday or the Friday after?"

"This Friday." Susan smiled. "Is there anything else you want to talk about now, before Friday?"

Cameron shook his head and moved to get up. "No, I'm good. You've got that other person coming to talk and I don't want to run out of subject for Friday because that'd be embarrassing."

"Have a good week then, Cameron. I'm glad you came in."

Han wanders into the clinic, hoping someone will be able to tell him when he's getting the stitches out They itch like crazy and he doesn't want to look like a decorative needlwork hanging for the weekend.

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Clinic Hours [2/7]

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