“What does the child need? What does the child want? What does the child feel? What does the child long for?” It is helpful to use simple language and a gentle tone. “If the child is frightened, what is scaring him or her? What is the child self seeing that is distressing? What is happening in the scene? What does the child self need in order to feel safe?” This open exploration can lead to a blocking belief or image. The therapists can then design an interweave or other intervention to address the problem. If the child says, “I need someone to help me,” the therapist can ask, “Who can help
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