Scenario: When Ian recently started showing signs of depression, his friend Jordan tried to persuade him to get help. Ian admitted that he was unhappy but told Jordan he didn’t want anyone to help him. Ian said, “Thanks for trying to help me, but it’s okay. I’m handling my problems myself, and I don’t want other people getting involved.”
Jordan knows that Ian is a private person and has a hard time sharing his feelings. However, Jordan has never seen his friend this “down” before, and he’s worried that Ian may be depressed. Jordan wants to tell someone about Ian, but he’s scared he will betray his friend’s confidence.

STEP 1: State the Situation - What decision is Jordan trying to make?

STEP 2: List the Options - What are Jordan’s choices? List two options.
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STEP 3: Weigh the Possible Outcomes - What might happen if Jordan were to act on each option you listed for Step 2?
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STEP 4: Consider Values - If you were Jordan in this situation, what values would guide your decision? Describe how your values relate to each option?

STEP 5: Making a Decision and Act on It - What decision would you make if you were in Jordan’s position? How would you put your decision into action?

STEP 6: Evaluate the Decision - If you were Jordan and had made this decision, how would you evaluate it? Describe how you would decide whether it was a good choice.