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What happened.
What it means.
What comes next.

Use one worksheet per consequential event. Describe conduct before drawing conclusions about the person.

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Event, date, and setting

Describe one consequential interaction.

Direct observations

What was said or done? Distinguish what you witnessed from what someone reported.

Interpretations still unverified

What do you think it meant? What remains uncertain?

Alternative explanations

What other explanations fit the evidence?

Independent evidence or sources

What records or uninvolved sources could clarify a material claim?

Consequences of agreeing, refusing, or delaying

Consider each option and the interests at stake.

Next step and review date

What proportionate action is available? When will you reassess?

Immediate safety concern? No Unclear Yes

This prompt does not assess danger. If there is immediate danger, seek emergency help. Threats or coercion may call for professional safety planning.

Related to the Institute’s Don’t Be Played workbook. Educational reflection aid; not an assessment, diagnosis, or individualized professional advice.

What happened.What it means.What comes next.

What happened.
What it means.
What comes next.