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The Ladder of Inference If, after resolving a misunderstanding, you've ever found yourself saying, "Oh, that's not what I thought was going on", there's a good chance that you climbed the Ladder of Inference and acted on flawed thinking. Ladders work both ways; learn to climb down and avoid misunderstandings.
What you will learn There are times when our own thinking gets in the way of our commitment to support others, with some unconscious thought processes having the potential to generate inaccurate conclusions and beliefs about others; we may then act on those misleading thoughts. This model offers insight into: unconscious and self-reinforcing thought processes which can undermine our ability to support others. the steps to recognise those processes that contribute to this unhelpful thinking and strategies to overturn it. Related Resources Doc filetype The Ladder of Inference User Guide (PDF • 148 kb) Doc filetype Action Learning Guide - To gain the most from this animation, use the Action Learning Guide and template to relfect on what you are learning and embed this in your practice. (PDF • 148 kb) Learn More ARTICLE: The Ladder of Inference
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