Psychic First Aid

[brokers]

Considering some of the suspicions regarding the possible nature of our next Jaunt destination, it seems that it would be wise to remind everyone - and to inform those who have had very little experience with Traveling - that it is possible to learn how to shield your thoughts from outside intrusion. It may not be perfectly effective against intrusion originating outside the Network, but should provide some protection, and will help insulate your mind against your fellow Travelers. I would be willing to teach the method to anyone who has not yet had the chance to learn it, though I will warn you that some facility with telepathic communication is usually necessary to put the concepts into practice.

There are also methods by which psychic damage can be eased, and potentially fully healed, though it is not a simple process. I have some experience with this, and I believe there are several others who have practice in the techniques as well, if they are willing to identify themselves in case anyone requires aid, whether now or in the future.

Comments

[rustyhonesty]

I'd like to learn to heal psychic damage. I know how to protect myself, but I want to be able to help those who don't.

[brokers]

Fortunately, protection is the first step. Can you protect others' minds as well as your own? It is not necessary to learn how to heal, but it may make the process easier if you do.

[rustyhonesty]

I can protect others as well yes. Not very many at the same time, but at least a few.

[brokers]

The number is not important - you will not be able to heal more than one mind at a time.

If you consider protecting another's mind as shielding them from damage, healing becomes the next logical step, repairing that damage once it has been done.

[rustyhonesty]

That makes sense, actually. Of course it's more ideal to be able to shield someone, but if that doesn't work, it's also good to know you can aid them heal the damage that got done... it's the same as with physical wounds.

[brokers]

It is quite similar, yes. Both in function, and in the fact that harm can be done both deliberately and by accidental or environmental means.

[rustyhonesty]

Do you know if it's possible to use psychic healing on yourself, if you're able to or need to? Most skills seem to be the kind that you can use on yourself or others, but with healing it sounds a bit trickier...

[brokers]

I do not think anyone has tried - but I think it would hold the same risks as diagnosing and treating yourself for serious physical illness or injury does. Namely that it is far too easy to convince yourself that you are less hurt than you actually are.