What this tool helps with
Use it when a client needs a concrete way to compare values, name priorities, and notice what feels more or less important.
Values Exercise for Priority Clarification
A values exercise helps clients narrow value words into a short list so they can see what matters most right now.
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Tool guide
Learn more about this tool
Use this background section to understand when the tool fits, how practitioners use it, and what to consider before sharing it with clients.
How practitioners use it
Practitioners can customize the cards and step counts, share the exercise with clients, and review which values emerge as current priorities.
When not to use it
Do not use it to prescribe values, rank morality, or pressure a client toward priorities they did not choose.
What is a values card sort?
It is a values clarification exercise where a client sorts value cards into groups such as very important, important, and not important.
Can practitioners customize the cards?
Yes. Practitioners can edit the value cards and sorting groups before sharing the tool with clients.