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Barrier Diagnosis Questions

Questions That Find The Real Barrier

Questions That Find The Real Barrier

  • What feels hard about this?
  • What happened last time you tried?
  • What are you worried might happen?
  • What would make this feel safer?
  • What would make this easier?
  • What support do you need?
  • What is the smallest next step you are willing to take?
  • Who do you trust to support you with this?
  • What usually gets in the way?
  • What would help you remember?