Denise Chrisman

Use this book as an opener to explore and discuss the relationship she is in.

Read The Paper Bag Princess by Robert Munsch to the group or the individual.

Talk about the book.

• Ask her questions about the fairness of the relationship between the Princess and the Prince.
• Ask her what she would do for the Prince.
• How did she feel about the Princess when she was doing everything for the Prince?
• How did she feel about her at the end of the story?
• Talk about the relationship she is having now.
• Is the relationship exhausting to her?
• Is she always expected to give more?
• Is she benefiting from this relationship?
• Does she feel good about this relationship?

This book is an excellent tool to discuss unhealthy relationships in a very non-threatening way. It can provide an opportunity to identify many signs of an unhealthy relationship.