DQ - Session 8 - The Connection Where Hearts Meet

Discussion Questions

1. From Group Discussion, “It’s not intuitive to give power to a defiant child. What can you learn from Rosie’s hair washing story about her defiance, her needs, and Dr. Purvis’s response?”

2. From Group Discussion, “Refer to the Dealing with Defiance chart. Share a time when you used a connection versus a distancing strategy.”

3. As you think about the States of Alert, what are a few of the signs in each level you will be more aware of this week?

4. How will your touch be different depending on the State of Alert a child is in?

5. What did you learn about Tone, Volume, and Cadence of voice?