Chapter 245 - The Pieces Fall Apart

  "I see," she said when he finished. "It's important to remember that progress isn't linear, Logan. You've made significant strides, but there will always be moments that challenge us." Logan nodded, though he didn't look convinced. "Today," Dr. Rodriguez continued, "I'd like to introduce a new stress-management technique. It's called the 'STOP' method." She walked Logan through the steps: Stop, Take a breath, Observe, Proceed. They practiced together, with Dr. Rodriguez presenting hypothetical scenarios that might trigger Logan's temper. "Imagine you're in a meeting," she said, "and someone dismisses your idea without even considering it. What's your first instinct?" Logan's jaw clenched. "To tell them exactly how shortsighted and idiotic they're being." Dr. Rodriguez nodded. "Okay, now let's apply the STOP method. First, stop. Recognize that you're feeling angry. Take a deep breath. Now, observe. What's really going on here? Are they dismissing your idea, or might they have c