"All right," Alana says, inclining her head. "Just remember that it's up to you that we do this. You are the one in control of this session, and what we talk about. I'm only here to direct you if you like."

She picks up her notes again. "I'd like to go back to the issue of isolation again, if you don't mind. And I'd like to give you some homework: hang out with some of your friends this week. It only has to be for an hour or so, just enough to check in."