Discussion Questions
In multiple situations, Diego took on the role of caregiver. Given what you know about toxic stress, what are the dangers of a child fulfilling that role?
Respond to the following quote, specifically how it applies to you and your work: “We can’t erase Diego’s past trauma or build him a protective bubble to float through life in, but we can use what we know about his biology to mitigate the impacts of the toxic stress that will forever be a part of his world” (p. 205).
What did you learn about Dr. Lister, and why was his story included in this chapter?