Tag: Decision-Making
Help Young People Make Decisions: Parents & Professionals
Using the example statement “Children and young people’s mental well-being issues will increase” I will explain how to weigh up the pros and cons of actions and particular decisions versus inaction. It’s a simple and effective strategy that gets you to take consequences and ecology (the impact on[…]
Read moreCreating Responsible Attitudes
The reason why it’s important that we help young people to feel comfortable with taking responsibility is so that they improve their confidence around their decision-making and can go on to become competent adults. I will share with you a key strategy that I use with parents, and[…]
Read moreWhat’s Your Real Problem?
Do you need some help to pin down and identify a problem with your young person? Sometimes you will not be sure what the problem is, or you think you know the problem, but it changes, or you might feel you are dealing with multiple problems that are[…]
Read moreChildren and Teenagers: How To Make A Decision
Do you find it difficult to distinguish a good idea from a bad one? Using the ecology map can be a good way to think about the impact, outcomes and consequences of what you do, before you do it. It may encourage you to go for it[…]
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