Non-Dominant Handwriting Instructions

Dialoging is talking with your Inner Child and caring for her/him nonverbally. It’s an exchange back and forth between you.

In the morning, upon waking

Using your dominant hand, write, "how are you feeling?"
With your non-dominant hand, write down the feeling that comes to mind.
Ask them how old they are and write it down using your non-dominant hand.
Using your dominant hand, acknowledge them by recalling a memory from that time. Example, "what can you tell me about that time?"
Freely write everything that comes to mind using your non-dominant hand.
Ask them what they need, allow them to answer using your non-dominant hand, and then do your best to meet that need.

Maintaining Connection

During the day, when triggered, ask, “How old are you?” When they respond, co-regulate using warm, responsive, and supportive words and actions, like tapping or placing your hand on your chest or the base of your throat.

Non-Dominant Handwriting Instructions

In the morning, upon waking

Using your dominant hand, write, "how are you feeling?"

With your non-dominant hand, write down the feeling that comes to mind.

Ask them how old they are and write it down using your non-dominant hand.

Using your dominant hand, acknowledge them by recalling a memory from that time. Example, "what can you tell me about that time?"

Freely write everything that comes to mind using your non-dominant hand.

Ask them what they need, allow them to answer using your non-dominant hand, and then do your best to meet that need.

Maintaining Connection