Offering Choices to Empower

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Avoid Overwhelming Choices

Activities: Offering Choices to Empower Simplifies decision-making and avoids increasing stress. Tips Limit options to 2-3 simple choices to prevent decision...

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Empower Them with Small Decisions

Activities: Offering Choices to Empower Engages them in the problem-solving process and reduces feelings of helplessness. Tips Ask, 'Which part of this problem do you...

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Follow through with their Choice

Activities: Offering Choices to Empower Reinforces the value of their choice and reduces frustration. Tips Act on their decision promptly to reinforce their sense of...

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Frame Choices Positively

Activities: Offering Choices to Empower Keeps the focus on cooperation and reduces negative framing. Tips Say, 'Would you like to start by discussing this calmly to...

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Let Them Choose the Setting

Activities: Offering Choices to Empower Allows them to feel comfortable and in control of their environment. Tips Say, 'Would you prefer to discuss this here or...

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Make the Choices Actionable

Activities: Offering Choices to Empower Ensures the choices lead to constructive outcomes. Tips Offer clear, actionable options rather than vague suggestions.

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Provide Two Clear Options

Activities: Offering Choices to Empower Gives them control over the situation, reducing defensiveness. Tips Ask, 'Do you want to talk now or in five minutes?'

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Respect their Preferences

Activities: Offering Choices to Empower Builds trust and demonstrates respect for their autonomy. Tips Honor their choice whenever possible to show you value their...

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Use their Input to Create Options

Activities: Offering Choices to Empower Involves them in decision-making, promoting ownership and responsibility. Tips Say, 'What options do you think might help us...

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Use Visual Aids if needed

Activities: Offering Choices to Empower Helps simplify complex decisions and ensures clear communication. Tips Present choices visually (e.g., gestures, written cards)...

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