- Check in and clarify my understanding about what decision has been made and why
- Plan with me how I will put this into practice, and what support I may need
- Check if it would help to record our discussion and decision, and what format would be best for me for this
- Agree when will we reflect on and review the decision
Discuss what are we going to do and how we are going to do it
- Talk with me about the decision and how much say I have
- Ensure I understand the options that are available to me
- Talk with me about the pros and cons of the options available
- Discuss my views, values and preferences
- Explain your views
- Discuss if I feel able to do this
- Discuss what are we going to do and how we are going to do it
Recap everything at the end so we are all completely clear. Get the young person to tell you what they think has been agreed.
Young person
It can be helpful to jot a few bullet points down together to remember what we've talked about and what they are going to try.
Psychologist
It's sometimes help to write a plan together to break down what they're going to try and how they can do it.
Mental health nurse
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