DECIDE METHOD

A six step method used to help you identify and solve a

problem in a healthy way.

• D = Define the problem– What is the problem? Be specific

• E = Explore your options– You should be able to BRAINSTORM at

least 3 options• C = Consider the consequences

– You should be able to have at least 2+ and 2- consequences

• I = Identify what you value the most– List 3 value words and circle what you

value THE most• D = Decide and act

– Choose one of your options• E = Evaluate the results

– What happened? Was it + or -

Decision Making

• Decision making isn’t done in a vacuum, it involves making personal choices that either consider everyone’s well being, or put self and others at risk.

When making a decision…

• A person may experience distress when presented with different choices

• These feelings result from inner conflict before the decision is made.

Conflict Identity & Resolution

• There are four ways to understand where conflict is coming from when making a difficult decision– Win/Win – Win/Lose– Lose/Lose– Give/Take

WIN / WIN

• Two equally attractive possibilities, such as taking a trip that someone else paid for

WIN / LOSE

• Doing one thing that negatively affects the other, such as buying movie tickets means losing the money

LOSE / LOSE

• Both alternatives are unattractive, such as taking the driving test or not having your license.

GIVE / TAKE

• Different actions give both positive and negative results, such as going to the concert with friends or staying home to study for a test.