Make the decision
The decision-maker chooses the option that feels right for them after thinking about their choices. Making decisions can build confidence.
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For decision-makers
- This is YOUR decision.
- You have the right to choose what you want.
- Your choice matters most.
- It's okay to take your time.
- You don't need to make a perfect choice - just the right choice for you.
For the supporter
- Listen carefully. Pay attention to all forms of communication - words, gestures, expressions.
- Respect the choice. You don’t have to agree with the choice being made.
- Build confidence. Celebrate the choice, not just the outcome.
Take action
Make the decision real. This might include:
- make an easy-to-understand record of the decision
- make a clear plan
- arrange the right support
- make sure everyone involved understands the decision and the plan
- put the decision into action!
- be flexible
- be ready to make changes.
Ameria's story
- Ameria feels confident and strong when she makes her own decisions.
- Ameria wanted to go flatting. Her family wanted Ameria to be independent and to be safe where she lived.
- Ameria decided to move into a house with other young women. Her life has changed in a good way since she made the decision.
Learn more about Ameria in this video. The video is 1 minute long.
Video transcript
At first, it was a challenge to make because you only have one choice, or probably a few more, and if I didn’t make that choice then it wouldn’t be able to happen.
My life has changed since I lived in a house full of girls. I have been more happier, more myself, more proud of who I am.
I want to make my own decisions because I am independent and no one can take away my independence.
When I make my own decisions, I feel happy, great, confident and strong.
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