1. DECISION MAKING ABCDE MODEL

2. What is the problem or decision?
STEP 1
A = ASSESS
What is the problem or decision?

3. What are the possible choices or solutions?
STEP 2
B = BRAINSTORM
What are the possible choices or solutions?

4. Consider the consequences of each choice – both positive and negative
STEP 3
C = CONSEQUENCES
Consider the consequences of each choice – both positive and negative

5. C = CONSIDER YOUR VALUES
STEP 4
C = CONSIDER YOUR VALUES
Consider how your values may be affected

6. STEP 5
D = DECIDE
Make a decision and act!

7. Evaluate the choice you made and the positive / negative consequences.
STEP 6
E = EVALUATE
Evaluate the choice you made and the positive / negative consequences.

8. PROTECTIVE FACTORS POSITIVE DECISION MAKING
Loving, functional family
Involved in school activities
Positive self – esteem
Clear goals and plans to reach them
Close friends
Regularly practicing one’s faith
Sense of accomplishment at school
Healthful attitude about competition
Follows community rules
A plan to cope with life’s stressors

9. RISK FACTORS NEGATIVE DECISION MAKING
Dysfunctional family
Low self-esteem
Unable to resist peer pressure or influence
Lacking faith experiences
Family disruptions
Experiencing depression
Academic or athletic pressure