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Mindful Decision-Making Counseling Plan

Help students individually develop mindful decision-making skills tailored to their unique experiences while enhancing personal growth and critical thinking.

This individualized approach provides personalized guidance to empower students in understanding and managing their decisions, fostering self-reflection and long-term thinking.

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Individual Counseling Preparation

15 minutes

Step 1

Introduction and Personal Reflection

10 minutes

Step 2

Interactive Discussion and Guided Exploration

20 minutes

Step 3

Activity: Personalized Decision-Making Evaluation

20 minutes

Step 4

Reflection and Wrap-Up

10 minutes

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Slide Deck

Welcome to Mindful Decision-Making

Introduce the concept of mindful decision-making. Explain the importance of evaluating choices with a focus on long-term impacts. Use examples from everyday life to illustrate how small decisions can lead to big changes over time.

What is Mindful Decision-Making?

Discuss the definition of mindful decision-making. Review how a thoughtful process involves examining options, predicting outcomes, and reflecting on decisions.

Real-Life Examples

Present interactive examples. Encourage students to consider their own experiences and discuss in pairs or groups.

Interactive Scenario

Engage with students through an interactive question. Ask them to consider scenarios from school or home where decision-making can be improved through mindfulness.

Key Takeaways & Reflection

Summarize the session by reinforcing the key concepts and encouraging students to apply these strategies in their daily lives. Remind them that every decision contributes to their future.

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Mindful Decision-Making: Your Personal Guide to Wise Choices

Megan Mazzeo

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