1. Making Responsible Decisions

2. Facing Decisions
DECISION MAKING - the process of making a choice or solving a problem.
You make decisions on a daily basis
Decisions you make increase or decrease the risk of you getting injured or sick.

3. Minor and Major Decisions
Minor decisions
Simple and almost automatic
Often involve only you
Have few possible negative consequences
Major Decisions
Requires serious thought
Have serious consequences both positive and negative

4. The Decision Making Process
State the Situation
List the Options
Weigh the Possible Outcomes
Consider Your Values
Make a Decision and Act
Evaluate the Decision

5. The Decision Making Process
Step 1: State the Situation
What is the problem?
How did the problem occur?
Who is involved?
How much time do I have to make my decision?

6. The Decision Making Process
Step 2: List the Options
How could I solve the problem?
What are the choices?
With whom can I talk about the problem?

7. The Decision Making Process
Step 3: Weigh the Possible Outcomes
What are the consequences of each option?
How will my choice effect me both now and in the future?
Who else will my choice effect and how?

8. The Decision Making Process
Consider Your Values
How does each of my options fit in with my value system?
How will my values influence my decision?

9. Using H.E.L.P. The H. E. L. P. Criteria
H (Healthful) might this lead to injury
E (Ethical) is it right to do this? Does it show respect?
L (Legal) does doing this break any laws?
P (Parent approved) Would my parents approve of me doing this?

10. The Decision Making Process
Make a Decision and Act
What choice shall I make?
What do I need to do to follow through on my decision?

11. The Decision Making Process
Evaluate the Decision
What were the consequences of my decision?
Did the results turn out as I planned?
If I had to do it again would I make the same choice?