ABSTRACT
The purpose of this exercise is to help a client make decisions using their intuition.
Description
Some clients have difficulty making decisions. A useful but often under-used tool here is intuition. Often, a person does know deep down what is best for them. Consider the old example of tossing a coin. If it comes down heads and you notice yourself disappointed with the result you know to go with the other option. The strategy presented here is a slightly expanded version of the same principle, which has the advantage of allowing the client to feel that a situation has been more fully reasoned and thought through. As authors such as Malcolm Gladwell (2000) have suggested, this thinking is probably not necessary. Your brain can make the right decision for you in an instant. However, it can be reassuring for some to consider something more fully. You may use this strategy to help clients increase their confidence in their decision-making ability.
