| Phase | Action | Script | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Enter quietly. Do not turn on the ceiling light (too jarring). Use a nightlight or phone screen. | "I hear you. You are not in trouble." | | Phase 2: Contact | Offer a firm hug. Deep pressure calms the nervous system. | "Breathe with me. Smell the flower, blow out the candle." | | Phase 3: Logic | Ask a boring question to engage the frontal lobe. | "What color are your socks? Count the stripes." | | Phase 4: Resolution | Do not move her to your bed (creates bad habits). Sit on her floor for 5 minutes, then leave. | "I will check the closet. I will check the window. Now, you check your breathing." |
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If she’s had a bad day or is actually afraid of the dark, skip the jump scares. A "night attack" can also be a surprise midnight snack delivery or a "secret" late-night movie session. | Phase | Action | Script | |