Choose one achievable action.
Invite the young person to identify something they want to try. Make the step small enough to attempt and meaningful enough for them to care about.
Review the experience.
Ask what felt easier, what was difficult and what they learned. An imperfect attempt can still provide useful information.
Recognise their contribution.
Notice what they chose, practised or persisted with. Let their own account of progress sit alongside the adult’s observations.
From the ECNM journal
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