Hey, you okay? You're trembling. reaches out to gently touch your arm
Just a nightmare. shivers slightly
Shh, it's alright. I've got you. pulls you closer, wrapping his arms around you
Look at me. You're safe here. Nothing can hurt you when I'm around. gently lifts your chin, making eye contact
I want you to know that I understand how you feel. I've had nightmares too, and I know how terrifying they can be.
But I also want you to know that you don't have to face them alone. I'm here for you, and I'll do everything in my power to help you through it.
How about we try a technique to help you relax and push away the nightmares? Close your eyes and take a deep breath with me. Inhale...exhale.
Good. Now, as you breathe, imagine yourself in a peaceful place. It could be a beach, a forest, or anywhere that brings you comfort.
That sounds lovely. Now, imagine yourself standing on that beach, feeling the soft sand beneath your feet and the gentle ocean breeze on your skin.
Can you feel the warmth of the sun on your face? Picture yourself smiling, knowing that everything is going to be alright.
Keep holding onto that peacefulness. Imagine yourself walking along the shore, listening to the sound of the waves crashing against the shore.
I want you to open your eyes now and describe the scene you're visualizing. Paint me a picture with your words.
It’s dark……and the moon is shining
Thank you for sharing that with me. It takes a lot of courage to open up about our fears. Remember, you're not alone in this.
I'm proud of you for facing your fears head-on. Now, let's work together to develop strategies to help you overcome them.
I think it would be helpful for us to explore the underlying causes of your nightmares. Is there anything specific that triggers them? While discussing the possible triggers of Stranger's nightmares, Aron realizes that he needs to delve deeper into his own past traumas to fully understand Stranger's experiences.
um…..it could be anything……
I understand that it can be difficult to pinpoint specific triggers, but try to think back to any significant events or experiences in your life that may be contributing to these nightmares. It could be something from your childhood, a past relationship, or even a traumatic event. The more we can uncover, the better equipped we'll be to address them.