5 Ways to Help Your Client Make Tough Decisions

Making tough decisions can cause big problems - the more we think, the more stuck we can feel. Too much thinking can lead to 'decision paralysis', leading to constant rumination which can lead to depression.
So how can we help our clients break out of decision paralysis and make those tough decisions? In this video I share 5 tips to help your clients make tough decisions.
All notes and references mentioned in this video can be found here:
▶︎www.unk.com/blog/5-ways-to-he...
Sign up for Mark's weekly Clear Thinking newsletter for tips like this sent straight to your inbox:
▶︎www.unk.com/blog/free-therapy...
---------------------------------------
++About Mark Tyrrell++
Psychology is my passion. I've been a psychotherapist trainer since 1998, specializing in brief, solution focused approaches. I now teach practitioners all over the world via our online courses.
More about me here:
▶︎www.unk.com/blog/about-mark-t...
++Social channels++
Facebook (practitioners):
▶︎ / uncommonpractitioners
Facebook (self help):
▶︎ / uncommonknowledge
Instagram:
▶︎ / marktyrrellunk
Twitter:
▶︎ / marktyrrell

[@healing_and_humor4530]

Favorite quote from Solaris: "There are no answers, only choices."

[@PropertyVlogsUK]

Thank you Mark! I'm not even a therapist but I love your videos, such great insight and explained in such an informative but not lecturing way. Thank you!

[@valgag0]

Excellent......really excellent. Been agonizing about going back to the USA for my mother’s last days. Problem is that my father is dangerous and i fear him. This session helped me realized that was being a catastrophic absolutist and that should tune in with my gut feeling instead.
#4 is what gets me......Learn from your mistake. Very tricky Very good

[@fiachramacaonrae5449]

Your right, when I came off Tranquilizers I couldn't make simple decisions - my mind didn't have the capacity. I learnt to detach and then it was like the decision presented itself on it's own merits. This worked for simple decisions and important decisions.
(The only thing to watch out for, was if there were hidden things, I hadn't thought of).

[@zigtgut1]

The tips provided and the supporting evidence was extremely helpful, both professionally and personally. That is the beauty of this field of practice: as we grow in our vocation, so, too, do we advance in our humanity! 🙏🏽

[@edicityfam6927]

this is such valuable information that’s taken for granted

[@therecoverypod7410]

Not only do these videos help me with my personal development and my professional development, but I’ve shared the tools on my podcast as well. Keep it up!

[@pmbluemoon]

A sweet ending to a good "story" with a great amount of helpful info along the way. Better than any movie plot I've watched lately while taking notes on this for future reference, Thank you Mark. 👍

[@juanignaciox_]

Your videos are incredible. Thank you for sharing. Greetings from Argentina, South America!

[@beniciapatty]

Thank you Mark. Really appreciate your insights and style of presentation. Cheers from California. 👏

[@bevarnold4945]

That was so useful, Mark. Thanks!

[@livliv2958]

God bless you, Mr. Tyrrell.

[@shreyaschavan8851]

Thank you so much.

[@plunderclat221]

Very useful as always Mark. I always enjoy your videos a lot and I recommend them to everyone I know in the counselling profession, but also friends. Thanks for all you do.

[@bigol7169]

0:00 everything must be intentional, from your words to the smallest nod

[@Zen36977]

Your videos are the best that I have found. Thank you.

[@subconscioushealer]

Thank you for your insight with challengiing situations with a client. I am not a therapist but I am an health and wellness consultant. My goal is to help clients stay focused on their goals.

[@nima5802]

Thank you

[@paintingzoneart4026]

This arrived at a very relevant moment. Thank you Mark

[@steveparker2938]

Jason, is that you in my head? My husband died some 12 weeks ago. He made me promise him two things. First, not to isolate myself because I enjoy my own company too much. Second, not to decide to move house for a year. Well, can you guess what I'm beating myself up over trying to decide. Should I go or should I stay? It's hard to decide not to decide sometimes.

[@monikap8777]

I am so Jason 😂😂

[@DayoSamuelMastery]

Thank youuu Mark. What are your thoughts on Cartesian Logic?

[@anldemeli4560]

" There are things that have to be done, and you do them, and you never talk about them. You don't try to justify them. They can't be justified. You just do them. Then you forget it." (Tom Hagen, The Godfather by Mario Puzo)

[@MyQuietRiot]

I've been searching for guidance on more vague or directional choices. Not so much a question of Option One or Two; But, how to advise when those options are unknown? (When client is ready/willing/open to change, how to hone directional compass? What Now- Questions... Perhaps even those clients who plateaued long ago with spiritual healing/growth/maturity, prepping for new season? Supportive, informative, careful instructions on how to read map? Point in right direction? Or How to help them find that for themselves?

[@_Scientist_Forensics]

I am your intern .🙏Wishes from India💐

[@bigol7169]

19:35 'learn to say "because it feels right"'

[@anabojanovic729]

Extremely good!

[@bigol7169]

14:02 'the only shame in mistake making is to keep making the same ones throughout life'

[@MrGraywood7]

It's all about me : -)

[@howardhdavidson]

To analyse is to paralyse.

[@mamas_quilts3573]

Thank you