Who would study psychology unless they had some issues?!-Chapter 901 - 721: Body Stimulation Awakening Method and Dual Attention Technique_2

Capítulo 901: Chapter 721: Body Stimulation Awakening Method and Dual Attention Technique_2

Compared to the last time Nan Zhubin provided counseling for him, there has been a certain degree of deterioration, even faintly beginning to impair social functioning.

In this situation, Nan Zhubin must use short-term and effective methods to first stabilize Chen Lizhou’s condition, to support him, preventing further decline.

Of course, as a consultant, Nan Zhubin naturally understands the benefits and accompanying hazards of the [Pain Stimulation Awakening Method].

Regarding potential risks, aside from supervising as a consultant, he also has corresponding preventive measures.

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Chen Lizhou watched as Nan Zhubin raised both hands, demonstrating the “pinch tiger’s mouth” action.

He nodded.

Through Nan Zhubin’s sensory guidance during the [Body Scanning], he was quite clearly aware that he was in a slight state of [Dissociation].

Many people might have this experience: when a part of the body is unconsciously injured, at first, there may be no sensation at all. But when someone points it out or exclaims, “You’re bleeding here,” various sensations like pain, soreness, itching, and numbness cling persistently. 𝚏𝕣𝐞𝗲𝐰𝕖𝐛𝐧𝕠𝕧𝚎𝚕.𝐜𝚘𝗺

An exaggerated form of this is the “Bi Gan Heart Extraction” from the Shang Dynasty.

Right now, Chen Lizhou was in a similar state—the slight numbness at his fingertips, along with that faint sense of floating awareness, had never been so clearly noticed by him.

Following Nan Zhubin’s guidance, he slowly raised his hand, pinching the tiger’s mouth of the other side with his index finger and thumb.

Initially, he exerted only light pressure, and the fingertips transmitted a faint sensation, yet without noticeable pain, and the numbness and daze didn’t ease a bit.

Chen Lizhou even felt somewhat dazed, unsure if his fingers were really applying force.

Nan Zhubin caught on: “You can apply a bit more force, just enough to clearly feel this strength.”

As a consultant, he was constantly observing Chen Lizhou’s micro expressions to ensure his responses were “discomfort” rather than “pain.”

The visitor in this situation might not control the force when using it on himself.

“Try focusing all attention on this force, feeling it spread from your tiger’s mouth to your fingertips and palm.” Nan Zhubin’s voice was slow and gentle, maintaining the quality from the earlier [Body Scanning] guidance.

He still avoided directly discussing terms related to “pain.”

“This clear sensation is your body’s memory being awakened—your body has always perceived, just blocked by [Dissociation]. Now, you need to follow this sensation to pull the floating awareness back into your body.”

Chen Lizhou slightly increased the force.

In the next moment, the sensation at the fingertips gradually became clearer, and a slight sharp pain slowly spread.

From the Hegu point, it spread to the fingertips and then to the palm. This pain was like a weak current, breaking the numbness at his fingertips, and the consciousness that seemed to float in mid-air felt more solid.

He slightly furrowed his brows, a subconscious reaction.

Nan Zhubin’s gaze also became more focused, intently watching Chen Lizhou’s fingertips and eyes.

Fortunately, Chen Lizhou merely furrowed his brows, and the fingers pinching the tiger’s mouth didn’t continue to exert force; it stopped there.

After remaining silent for about five breaths, quietly feeling for a moment, Chen Lizhou slowly said, “It hurts a little…”

This is normal.

“Besides the pain… the feeling is quite strange.” Chen Lizhou wore a puzzled expression, “I can’t quite describe it, but it feels weird.”

Nan Zhubin let out a slight sigh of relief.

He smiled, “The point is… can you clearly ‘feel’?”

This is the crux of the issue.

Chen Lizhou’s brows immediately relaxed: “…Yes!”

After saying this word, he immediately looked down, staring somewhat entranced at his fingers pinching the tiger’s mouth.

Then he exerted more force.

“Tss…” In the next second, he couldn’t help but grimace, quickly reducing the force in his hand.

This is also normal.

“Your reaction just confirms it’s working.” Nan Zhubin felt satisfied internally and immediately began to distract the visitor’s attention.

Awakening pain is just the first step, merely “hitting the brakes” to prevent Chen Lizhou from continuing to “fall.”

The real therapeutic effect, that could allow Chen Lizhou to “climb upwards,” is in the second technique that Nan Zhubin was about to teach next.

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“Very good, you’ve successfully awakened body awareness, which is the effect of the [Body Stimulation Awakening Method].”

Nan Zhubin first affirmed Chen Lizhou’s current change, offering some [Support].

Then he proceeded to introduce the second step, guiding Chen Lizhou to practice continuously: “Now, let’s move on to the second step—”

Nan Zhubin looked into Chen Lizhou’s eyes and said, “—[Dual Attention Technique].”

“Using this technique, we can fixate your current awareness, preventing the disconnection of consciousness and keeping this continuous sensation.”

Since Chen Lizhou had impulsively increased the force, interrupting the process of the [Body Stimulation Awakening Method].

Nan Zhubin first guided: “Let’s first redo the [Body Stimulation Awakening Method], to pinch your tiger’s mouth again. Apply enough force to stimulate your senses, but not so much that your body gives up.”

Nan Zhubin continued to stress avoidance of “pain” related terms.

Chen Lizhou did as he was told.

His brows initially furrowed slightly, then gradually relaxed with deep breathing.

“Very well, now let’s proceed to practice the [Dual Attention Technique].”

Nan Zhubin said, “This technique is simple to operate. First, continue maintaining the pinching of the Hegu point, feeling the power transmitted from your fingertips.”

“Simultaneously, stretch out the other hand to touch the armrest of the sofa beside you.”

The so-called “other hand” referred to the hand whose tiger’s mouth was being pinched.

“Use this hand to feel the texture of the sofa—”

“—is it soft or hard? Does the surface have textures? How many folds are there on it?”

Nan Zhubin continued encouraging: “Remember, at this stage, we need to do two things simultaneously—”

“One is to feel the power pinching the tiger’s mouth, maintaining the awakened body perception;”

“The other is to touch the sofa, count the folds, and establish a connection with reality.”

Nan Zhubin emphasized, “Let the brain process ‘body perception’ and ‘real-world observation’ at the same time.”

Chen Lizhou nodded with deep breaths.

At the moment Nan Zhubin’s words fell, he followed the guidance, continuing to maintain the pinching action at the tiger’s mouth, feeling the slight pain from his fingertips.

Meanwhile, he slowly lowered the hand being pinched at the tiger’s mouth, reaching for the armrest of the sofa beside him.

This position is actually quite awkward, and if most people only heard the verbal description, they might feel a bit confused and would need to see Nan Zhubin demonstrate it to understand how to do it.

The [Dual Attention Technique] indeed has other ways to implement.

But Nan Zhubin insisted on using this somewhat awkward action.

Observing Chen Lizhou placing the hand pinched at the tiger’s mouth on the surface of the sofa’s armrest, feeling the softness and the fine textures of the fabric while slowly counting.

With deep breathing, his gaze gradually calmed down.

Nan Zhubin waited roughly for three breaths before speaking up abruptly: “What is the texture of the sofa? Is it soft or hard? Does the surface have textures? What kind? How many folds are on it?”

Chen Lizhou answered promptly: “Soft, with textures… The textures are very fine, a bit coarse. The area my hand is touching has about five folds.”

Nan Zhubin nodded in satisfaction: “Excellent, this is the consecutive method we need to practice—first through the [Body Stimulation Awakening Method], awaken your body perception; then immediately use the [Dual Attention Technique], one to maintain body sensation, one to establish reality connection.”

“Both combined—absolutely cannot be isolated from each other—this is a complete [Dissociation] interruption process.”

Nan Zhubin emphasized again.