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The Wild Fork Restaurant - Dinner with the Governor

Posted April 30, 2021, 10:17 a.m. by Civilian Luana Iolani Kaili (Director of Mental Health - Sacred Heart Hospital) (Silke Fahl)

Posted by Civilian Kenzo B’tren-Hyrushi (Governor) in The Wild Fork Restaurant - Dinner with the Governor

Posted by Civilian Luana Iolani Kaili (Director of Mental Health - Sacred Heart Hospital) in The Wild Fork Restaurant - Dinner with the Governor

Posted by Civilian Kenzo B’tren-Hyrushi (Governor) in The Wild Fork Restaurant - Dinner with the Governor
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“Surely you have tried agencies that specialize in such matters, have you not?” Hyrushi asked. “I know after the war, there were dozens of such organizations trying to reunite families. I know a few of the reputable ones, if you need any help.”

Hyrushi, Governor

“Actually, no,” Kaili replied without hesitation. “I know I could have and that I may already have more answers if I did, but …” She shook her head and her smile turned ever so slightly sheepish. “Feel free to call me a fool, but I want to find out as much as possible on my own. And at my own speed or time or whatever. But if I don’t make any progress over the next few months I may take you up on that offer.” She took a deep breath as felt another wave of mixed emotions roll over her. Longing, fear, anger, hesitation, even a hint of desperation. She took a moment to recognise each one in turn and then let it pass.

~Dr. Luana Iolani Kaili

“Its good you acknowledge your feelings, Doctor.” Hyrushi said without looking up from his plate. He was mixing soy sauce and wasabi together. HIs father always scolded him when he did it as a child, spouting off in Japanese about ‘tradition’ and ‘respect’. It wasn’t until he was older that Kenzo formed and appreciation for those terms, but with regards to this, he remained steadfast. Mixing them help him get just the right ratio of soy sauce to wasabi. “Many people can’t do that. And it colors their perceptions of things.”

Hyrushi, Governor

“Mostly I have my mums to thank for that and it also comes with my profession. Becoming a mental health professional means a lot of work on your own mental health and having a therapist yourself. I can’t let my own emotions cloud a therapy session. Just as I have to be able to recognise and then act appropriately in situations of transference and countertransference. To be able to do that I have to know myself and be able to deal with my own emotions, biases, memories and whatnot,” Kaili replied after swallowing another bite of fish.

~Dr. Luana Iolani Kaili

” I believe the adage ‘Physician heal thyself’ is applicable here.” and he smiled. “So why did you become a mental health professional, Doctor? Was that a result of your upbringing? Or simply something you passionate about?”

Hyrushi, Governor

Kaili had just lifted her wine glass to take a sip. So holding the wine glass in mid-air, she said, “A bit of both. One of my mothers is Bajoran. Working through her trauma and making sure we children were well in body, mind and soul is something she always considered as important. As I grew older I wanted to learn more about different ways to take care of your mental health and through that became interested in learning about mental illnesses and the different approaches in psycho therapy.” She gave a small shrug and finally took a sip of her wine. Though the love, gratitude and happiness she felt, would e more than easy for Kenzo to pick up.

~Dr. Luana Iolani Kaili


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