In Character Convention Lecture: "The Ethics of Telepathy in Counseling"  
Stardate 10406.26 1900 Eastern Terran
Lecturer: Captain Savar, Dr.; CO USS Luna

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Ens_Watson says:
:: Moves her hover chair into the room, and parks in a location out of the way ::
Host Captain_Savar says:
Hello Ensign
Ens_Watson says:
:: Smiles ::   Hello, Captain...   :: Says softly wondering if she can be heard from way back here ::
Host Captain_Savar says:
Welcome, Lieutenant.
Lt_DeRidder says:
::enters the nearly empty room::  Savar: Good Day Captain....  ::smiles::
Ens_Watson says:
:: Sees someone else enter the room and watches him walk past her ::
Lt_DeRidder says:
::turns and looks to the Ensign and nods::  Watson: Good Evening Ensign...  
Host Captain_Savar says:
::Stands amongst these two::  Where are you two from?
Ens_Watson says:
:: Smiles from her hover chair at the Lieutenant ::
Ens_Watson says:
:: Raises her voice just a bit ::   I'm from the Scorpius...but I'm not her Counselor...
Lt_DeRidder says:
::extends hand for handshake::  Savar: David DeRidder...  Chief of Operations...  USS Tal-War....
Host Captain_Savar says:
::Simply nods to the Lieutenant, not intending to be mean, but Vulcans just don't do that::  Ah, neither of you Counselors... ::Nods slowly::  I shall have to adapt this lecture, then.
Ens_Watson says:
:: Feels nervous about being here and moves uncomfortably in her chair ::
Lt_DeRidder says:
::chuckles::  Savar: Well, I thought it might be good to attend since I am 1/2 Betazoid.....   
Ens_Watson says:
:: Feels the tears well up and is glad she is in the back where she can't be seen. Quickly wipes the tear away ::
Host Captain_Savar says:
::Mostly to the Lieutenant, since the Ensign seems to be all alone::  In your situations... do you feel it's appropriate to use your talents to gain additional information?
Host Captain_Savar says:
::Starts to feel strange about the Ensign::  Ensign, would you like to move closer?
Lt_DeRidder says:
All: Well, I believe that I have this ability, and in some situations, it's necessary.  Who's to say that there isn't someone on another vessel that has the same ability?
Ens_Watson says:
:: Looks at the asle ::   I don't think my hover chair fits, sir
Lt_DeRidder says:
::gets up and starts to move some of the seats around::  Watson: Let's see of we can fit you in up here.  ::smiles::
Host Captain_Savar says:
::Regards the Ensign's chair::  Perhaps a site to site transport down here to the front, where there's enough room?
Ens_Watson says:
:: Smiles ::  Thank you, but I need the support of the hover chair as well...at least for now
Host Captain_Savar says:
::Looks at the Lieutenant::  Very well.  ::Walks to the back::  We'll bring the lecture to you.
Ens_Watson says:
:: Smiles blinking back tears ::   Oh!  Thank you!
Lt_DeRidder says:
::walks with the Captain and smiles::
Ens_Watson says:
Captain/DeRidder: Oh thank you!  Thank you very much!
Host Captain_Savar says:
::As the Lt joins them::  In case you didn't hear, I asked the Lieutenant about her powers, and their use.  Unless I mistook you, you feel like your skills are a tool to be used, correct?
Ens_Watson says:
:: Smiles and starts to concentrate on the lecture ::
Lt_DeRidder says:
::smiles::  Savar: Absolutely.  Not knowing more than I do about Counsiling, I think that the precidents set by most Betazoid officers, namely Cmdr. Deanna Troi, have set the stage for what is and is not acceptable.
Host Captain_Savar says:
I ask you, then, to consider other tools available.  You certainly have phasers around, but it is always suitable to use them to gain information?
Lt_DeRidder says:
::raises an eyebrow::  
Lt_DeRidder says:
Savar: You of course are correct....  
Host Captain_Savar says:
::Nods::  However, you WOULD use a tricorder to gather information, without question.  Thus, I submit that telepathy is more like a tricorder than a phaser.
Lt_DeRidder says:
Savar: Agreed...   ::smiles::
Host Captain_Savar says:
::Turns to the Ensign::  Ensign, would you willingly accept someone poking into your mind?
Ens_Watson says:
:: Stumbles ::   I...I...don't know.  I guess it would depend on the situation
Host Captain_Savar says:
But as a general rule... you would say no, correct?  Your thoughts and feelings are your own - private matters.  If you don't want your Counselor to know, you wouldn't want them prying?
Ens_Watson says:
Oh, absolutely not!  Not if I can respond and speak with them!  NO WAY!   :: Is passionate in her response ::
Lt_DeRidder says:
::interjects::  All: I have a friend that I talk to once in a while, and we confide in each other.  If he is suffering particularly from some mental or emotional unrest, and I can detect it in his voice, I will of course ask before I attempt to read thoughs or emotions.
Host Captain_Savar says:
::Nods::  Despite being a 'tool' or additional resource available, I believe that most people would agree that telepathy is something that shouldn't be used in a session - unless prior permission is given.
Host Captain_Savar says:
Some people are simply unable to express their thoughts and feelings.
Ens_Watson says:
:: Looks down a moment in agreement with the Captain ::
Host Captain_Savar says:
::Looks at the two of them::  Not being Counselors yourselves... some of my other material is inappropriate... is there anything you would like to ask or talk about?
Ens_Watson says:
:: Sits there looking back and forth from one to the other...not knowing if she should ask... ::
Host Captain_Savar says:
Ensign?
Lt_DeRidder says:
::looks to the Ensign and smiles::
Ens_Watson says:
Um...well...um...   :: Stumbles and hesitates ::
Ens_Watson says:
H-h-how would one get over a lot of...um...anger and...um...re-re-  :: Coughs ::   ...resentment?
Host Captain_Savar says:
::Wonders if the Ensign would prefer to speak in private::  Is this directed at a specific person?
Lt_DeRidder says:
::remains quiet and lets the Captain work::
Ens_Watson says:
:: Looks down ::   Sorta...
Ens_Watson says:
:: Looks back at the Captain... ::
Host Captain_Savar says:
Do you wish to speak privately, Ensign?
Ens_Watson says:
:: Brow furrow together... ::  I...um...  : Shrugs ::  I'm just wondering if there are tools available...
Host Captain_Savar says:
In theory... if it was at a specific person... taking steps to deal with the situation would depend largely on the specific person and situation.  If it was anger at, say, a race in general... that would be different.  <con't>
Host Captain_Savar says:
For example, I have met many people who have remained angry and resentful of the Dominion for their actions, and would treat any member of the Dominion with anger and resentment.  In that case, it could be beneficial to deal with the anger as a specific source, and thus not indicative of every member of that species.
Ens_Watson says:
:: Nods ::   I think I understand
Host Captain_Savar says:
Anger is one of the most powerful of all the emotions... dealing with it takes time, and patience... and a willingness from the patient.
Host Captain_Savar says:
The patient must be willing to release that anger and resentment.
Ens_Watson says:
I'm not so sure this person is ready to do that
Lt_DeRidder says:
Watson: Well, the person in question will know when the time is right.
Ens_Powers says:
:: Nods looking sadly at her chair ::
Lt_DeRidder says:
Savar: Even in non counciling situations, I know enough to know that you can't encourage someone to deal with something until they admit that it needs to be addressesd.
Host Captain_Savar says:
::Nods slowly::  Exactly.  People must be willing to face their feelings and past.  You cannot force them to.
OPS_Watson says:
:: Hears DeRidder and silently agrees with him ::
OPS_Watson says:
:: Looks up... ::  Captain?
Host Captain_Savar says:
Yes, Ensign?
OPS_Watson says:
I have to go now.  I learned a lot here.  Thank you for holding this seminar.   :: Looks over to Ridder and smiles ::
Host Captain_Savar says:
::Nods again::  I'll be around for the rest of the weekend, if you wish to speak further.
OPS_Watson says:
:: Nods ::  I just might, sir...if that's okay
OPS_Watson says:
:: Begins moving her hover chair towards the exit... ::
Lt_DeRidder says:
Savar: She's obviously stressed about something....
Host Captain_Savar says:
::Watches her leave and turns to the Lieutenant and nods::
Lt_DeRidder says:
Savar: Don't need to be a telepath to figure that out.
Host Captain_Savar says:
That may be.  Either way, it is impolite to speak about it.
Lt_DeRidder says:
::nods::  True....  That's all I wanted to say though...    ::smiles::  I think I need to stick to playing with my  equations and ship operations.
Host Captain_Savar says:
::Nods::  Also important to the functionality of a vessel
Lt_DeRidder says:
True.  ::gets up::  I must be getting back to the Tal-War....  Thanks alot.  ::extends hand::
Host Captain_Savar says:
::Raises an eyebrow at his hand and shakes his head::  Sorry, we do not shake hands.
Lt_DeRidder says:
::tweeks the corner of his mouth and then \V/ to Savar::
Lt_DeRidder says:
Live long and Prosper Captain
Host Captain_Savar says:
Good day, Lieutenant.
Lt_DeRidder says:
Good Day Captain.  ::turns and exits::