ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Method of levels

Okay kiddo, let me explain Method of levels (MOL) in a way that will make sense to you.

MOL is a special way of talking about problems that people experience in their lives. It helps people figure out why they feel certain ways and what they can do about it.

Imagine you're trying to solve a puzzle. You're trying to fit different pieces together in order to make a complete picture. MOL is like solving that puzzle. You look at all the different pieces of your problem and try to figure out how they fit together.

Here's an example: Suppose your problem is that you feel scared about going to school. You might talk about different things that make you feel afraid, like seeing the big kids in the playground or getting a bad grade on a test. Then, you might talk about how these different pieces fit together. For example, you might realize that you feel scared because you worry that the big kids might bully you, and you worry that getting a bad grade will make your parents angry.

Once you've figured out how all these pieces fit together, you can start to think about what you can do to solve your problem. You might come up with a plan to deal with the big kids or ask your teacher for help with the test.

MOL is a really helpful tool for figuring out why you feel a certain way, and it can help you come up with solutions to your problems.