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.