Was Troy a psychotherapist too?

[Guy Gardener]

Dee was not a bridge officer until she took the bridge officers exam in season 7.

Therefore even if she was a political officer or a therapist monitoring bridge behaviour, or even as a legal advocate, she had no business doing that job in an official capacity on the bridge, if she didn't have the stones to take the Captains chair after everyone else with more rank had already died.

Oh.

Yeah.

That happened in The Disaster.

"Captain Troi."

Yup.

 

[locutus101]

At least McCoy had a full staff to "assist" him.

McCoy: "What the hell's going on, Jim? Are we firing torpedoes?"
Kirk: "We're under attack. Maybe you should go to sickbay to help with any injured crewmates?"
McCoy: "Nah, Doctor M'Benga's got it covered. Besides, most of the injuries come from exploding consoles on the bridge."
Kirk: "Fair point."
Scotty: "Lads, it's my nephew. He's almost dead from the incoming volley of torpedoes. Look at how badly burned he is. He almost died on the lift up here from main engineering."
Kirk: "Why the hell did you bring him to the bridge?"
Scotty: "I figured McCoy would be here."
McCoy: "Fair point."
Spock: "Shouldn't you still be in engineering, Mr. Scott? We are under heavy attack and suffering major mechanical difficulties."
Scott: "I'll just take me old bridge station. DeSalle can take over engineering. Assuming he's still alive, of course."

Well done!

 

[velour]

With her empathic abilities I am surprised that she needs all that time to figure things out.

She could just meet the person, read their mind or state of mind or whatever it is that she senses and give them a diagnostic immediately and then she could use the rest of the hour for whatever she wanted..

Troi acted more like a psychic than a psychotherapist. It seemed like in her dealings with the crew, she relied a lot on her supposed betazoid ESP ability. The diagnostic that she gave was more similar to a psychic reading than the psychobabble that a regular shrink might give.

 

[Lance]

At least McCoy had a full staff to "assist" him.

McCoy: "What the hell's going on, Jim? Are we firing torpedoes?"
Kirk: "We're under attack. Maybe you should go to sickbay to help with any injured crewmates?"
McCoy: "Nah, Doctor M'Benga's got it covered. Besides, most of the injuries come from exploding consoles on the bridge."
Kirk: "Fair point."
Scotty: "Lads, it's my nephew. He's almost dead from the incoming volley of torpedoes. Look at how badly burned he is. He almost died on the lift up here from main engineering."
Kirk: "Why the hell did you bring him to the bridge?"
Scotty: "I figured McCoy would be here."
McCoy: "Fair point."
Spock: "Shouldn't you still be in engineering, Mr. Scott? We are under heavy attack and suffering major mechanical difficulties."
Scott: "I'll just take me old bridge station. DeSalle can take over engineering. Assuming he's still alive, of course."

Perfect!

 

[Nerys Myk]

It always gave me the impression that she had to endure the shift exactly like the other bridge officers. McCoy was on the bridge when something was happening (i.e. they were approaching a new planet). Troi was here even during normal cruising (then something interesting happened...)

I don't think she actually has a bridge position. She's there at the Captain's discression.

 

[Guy Gardener]

Two captains.

Jellico wanted Dee on the bridge too, but he wanted her in uniform.

JELLICO: I've noticed some resistance.
TROI: I wouldn't call it resistance. More like uncertainty. Most of them had served under Captain Picard for several years. They knew him, they knew what he expected. Now they're being asked to adjust to a new captain and a new way of doing things, and they're uncertain how to react.
JELLICO: I see your point. This all could be very unsettling to them.
TROI: And to you. Perhaps everyone just needs some time. Time for you to get to know and trust the crew, and time for them to understand how you want things done.
JELLICO: I'm glad you brought this to my attention, Deanna. Unfortunately, I don't have time for a honeymoon with the crew. You've clearly given this a lot of thought, so I'd like you to take charge of the morale situation. Please see to it that they make the adjustment to the new routine quickly and easily. I have a meeting with the new Security Chief in five minutes, so the duty roster will have to wait. Thank you, Counsellor. By the way. I prefer a certain formality on the Bridge. I'd appreciate it if you wore standard uniform when you're on duty.
TROI: Of course, sir.

 

[Skipper]

I don't think she actually has a bridge position. She's there at the Captain's discression.

And what was she doing? I can understand her presence when they are engaged in some diplomatic or first mission or whenever they have to interact with other intelligent beings, but why she is present even when they have to investigate some cosmic phenomenon? There isn't some crewmember that has to talk about his/her deep feelings?

And, by the way, how many sessions does Councilor Troi have to cancel?
"Sorry, Ferengi are attacking... We'll reschedule next week."

 

[locutus101]

Troi acted more like a psychic than a psychotherapist. It seemed like in her dealings with the crew, she relied a lot on her supposed betazoid ESP ability. The diagnostic that she gave was more similar to a psychic reading than the psychobabble that a regular shrink might give.

More often than not she does little more than stating the obvious.