Who would study psychology unless they had some issues?!-Chapter 371 - 368 [Emotion Spectrum]

"Everyone, please take a seat." Nan Zhubin gestured invitingly to the students.

Lin Junkai, as usual, pushed Li Mingchen in, and after the incident with Wang Rui, their relationship seemed to have gotten closer.

While other students were still hesitating, the two of them had already completed their quiet exchange.

Lin Junkai pushed Li Mingchen’s wheelchair to Nan Zhubin’s side. After a smile and a greeting, he pulled back the chair on Nan Zhubin’s left side and pushed Li Mingchen’s wheelchair to replace the folding stool.

He then walked to the position on Nan Zhubin’s right side and settled into the chair.

They chose the positions closest to Nan Zhubin.

With them breaking the ice, the other students hesitantly came forward to choose their seats, some quickly, some slowly.

The student with thick bangs, who had interacted before, quickly sat on Teacher Xiao Zhao’s right side, while another student who appeared timid hurriedly grabbed the stool on Teacher Xiao Zhao’s left side.

In the end, only the front-facing seat directly opposite Nan Zhubin was left empty.

The last student pursed their lips, not meeting Nan Zhubin’s gaze, reluctantly sitting there.

Since he had previously chatted for about half an hour with each student from the sports team under the guise of an "Emotion Induction Experiment," Nan Zhubin could call out these students’ names.

If he remembered correctly, the student sitting opposite him was named "Zhang Zihao."

—He took over the captain position after Lin Junkai and later was almost framed by Wang Rui.

He wondered if he knew this now.

Nan Zhubin took a deep breath, preparing for his opening remarks.

"We’ve all met before and talked, so I know everyone here."

"Today, we’re going to engage in an activity called ’Group Counseling.’ To honor the occasion, I’ll reintroduce myself—"

Nan Zhubin smiled: "—During today’s activity, everyone can call me ’Mr. Nan.’

Li Mingchen and Lin Junkai were in Nan Zhubin’s blind spot, but he could hear them snorting in amusement, as if matching Nan Zhubin’s humorous tone with a light chuckle.

Meanwhile, the other eight students within his sight showed expressions of timidity, absent-mindedness, indifference, and so on.

Obviously, Nan Zhubin’s attempt at humor hadn’t quite hit the mark.

But this was something that often happened in group counseling.

Being able to express goodwill and set the tone for communication style was enough.

Nan Zhubin continued, "Before today’s group counseling begins, I need to make a statement—within this classroom space today, there are no judgments of right or wrong, only real feelings that need to be heard."

Pausing here, Nan Zhubin continued, "Therefore, we need to first agree on three rules—"

"One, silence is okay, but lying isn’t allowed;"

"Two, absolute confidentiality on today’s topics;

"Three, if you’re feeling uncomfortable, you can leave at any time, but please signal by raising your hand."

By this point, his earnest manner had successfully drawn all students’ attention.

Originally, some students were either bowing their heads or tilting them now involuntarily focused.

However, Nan Zhubin then extended his arm, directing everyone’s attention towards Teacher Xiao Zhao.

They saw Teacher Xiao Zhao holding a whiteboard with the three rules Nan Zhubin had just stated written on it.

"Does anyone want to add anything?" Nan Zhubin asked.

Then he glanced over everyone’s faces.

...

Nan Zhubin observed everyone’s reactions.

Multiple changes in micro expressions transformed into information streams, which then rushed into the brain through the eyes.

This is the consumption of effort multiple times that of ordinary consultations.

Nan Zhubin just felt that today’s mental consumption was rather fast.

This is also why he told Chonghui that it was hard to help with his project.

Returning his thoughts.

As mentioned earlier, a complete group counseling session is deliberately divided into multiple stages, each with its own theme.

Nan Zhubin had just completed the first stage today, "Safety Environment Structuring and Rule Setting."

This step serves a similar purpose to signing the Informed Consent Form in typical consultations.

However, considering the particularity of the group counseling scenario, it is necessary to reiterate it through ritualized forms to deepen impressions.

Speaking of Nan Zhubin’s objectives today.

Currently, these students with similar experiences are roughly divided into two psychological groups.

One group feels guilt towards Xu Pengcheng and thus generates traumatic emotional experiences;

The other group still believes their behavior was not wrong, and even commendable.

Both sides need cognitive correction.

Nan Zhubin designed each section of today’s group counseling based on this objective.

Next is the second stage, "Emotion Spectrum Mapping."

...

Although the name sounds impressive, this session is quite simple to perform.

Teacher Xiao Zhao pulled out a stack of A4 paper from the bag and distributed it to all the students present.

"Very well, it seems everyone acknowledges today’s three rules and has no additions. So, let’s officially—"

"We all know that a lot has happened recently, and that’s why we’ve gathered everyone together."

All students had a good demeanor towards Teacher Xiao Zhao; those who had indifferent expressions towards Nan Zhubin unconsciously softened their expressions facing Teacher Xiao Zhao.

But soon they tensed up again because of Nan Zhubin’s words.

"What happened in reality is important."

Nan Zhubin scanned the room.

"But more important is how everyone feels about it and the emotions that arise. That’s today’s theme—emotions."

Nan Zhubin, at this moment, had not directly touched the topic but instead used relatively implicit words that everyone could understand.

This atmosphere-creation effectively drew everyone’s emotions into Wang Rui’s incident without triggering too strong a defense due to overly detailed or directed descriptions.

"First, I need everyone to fold the paper in their hands."

Nan Zhubin also took an A4 paper from Teacher Xiao Zhao’s hands, demonstrating first.

This step was simple, and all students followed suit.

"Next, I want everyone to rate their current emotion."

"We’re using a 10-point scale. 1 point signifies ’extremely painful’; 10 points signifies ’extremely joyful.’"

"I need everyone to write down their current emotional score on the left side of their folded paper and share why they feel this way."

Nan Zhubin’s voice echoed in the empty classroom: "You have 2 minutes to perceive, to think."

"After 2 minutes, please present and express one by one."

Nan Zhubin held out his palm upwards: "Start now."

Before he finished speaking, he saw Zhang Zihao sitting opposite already starting to write.

He barely thought about it and didn’t seem to feel.

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