#starTrek TNG S1:Ep23 Skin of Evil (1987) is a psychodrama.

Internal Family Systems would call the Creature an 'inner Exile' - with crushing emotions & child-like coping strategies. A Part deemed "unacceptable" - hurt, repressed, festering in the dark. Protecting itself with outbursts, demands, criticism. Self identified as "bad".

When Troy sees its pain & offers compassion, its energy decreases. It can explain itself & seems less threatening.

So, now you know what I do.
#iLoveMyJob #IFScoach