Supergirl (TV Series)

Crime and Punishment (2019)

Parveen Dosanjh: Dr. Park

Quotes 

• James Olsen : I get that I should be grateful. And I am.

  Dr. Park : But?

  James Olsen : But I'm pissed. I know I need to be here, but this just feels... I'm Guardian, and I protect people. And people look up to me when...

  Dr. Park : Do you feel like you don't deserve help?

  James Olsen : I feel like I shouldn't need help. I feel like I should be strong enough to just get over this. Of course, if you have a magic pill, I'll take it.

  Dr. Park : Sadly, this process takes time. For today, I can give you a starting point to deal with anxiety or any negative feelings that may come up. A calming tool.

  James Olsen : Okay, sure.

• Dr. Park : It's called bilateral stimulation. So if you start experiencing sympytoms, it can help pull you back. Cross your arms and interlock your fingers.

  [he follows her as she demonstrates] 

  Dr. Park : Breathe in.

  [they inhale] 

  Dr. Park : Breathe out.

  [they exhale] 

  Dr. Park : Breathe out. Tap. Tap. Tap. Tap. Now, if you're comfortable, think of a place where you feel safe.

  [he imagines himself at CatCo, then cringes as he flashes back to the shooting] 

  Dr. Park : Use the tool, James. Cross your arms, interlock your fingers, breathe in. Tap.

  [he calms down] 

  Dr. Park : This is part of the process. It takes patience, but it does work.