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Decision Making Model

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Inactive

Not making a decision

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Reactive

Making a decision but only because you have to

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Proactive

Strategic Decision Making

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Help Strategy

  • H ealthful

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  • E thical

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  • L egal

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  • P arent approval

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1. State the Situation

  • Clearly identify the situation
  • Ask yourself: what decision do I need to make? Who is involved? Am I feeling pressure to make a decision? How much time do I have to decide?

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2. List the Options

  • What are all the possible choices you could make? Remember that sometimes it is appropriate not to take action. Sare your options with parents or guardians, siblings, teachers, or friends. Ask for their advice

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3. Weigh the Possible Outcomes

  • Weigh the consequences of each option. Use the HELP strategy to guide your choices.

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4. Consider Values

  • A responsible decision will reflect your values

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5. Make a Decision and Act on it

  • Use everything you know at this point to make a responsible decision. You can feel good that you have carefully thought about the situation and your options.

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6. Evaluate the decision

  • After you have made the decision and taken action, reflect on what happened. What was the outcome? How did your decision affect your health and the health of those around you? What did you learn? Would you take the same action again? If not, how would our choice differ?