Ways to solve problems. . .

Another Toolbox Activity from Kids Have Stress Too!

Ways to solve problems. . .

~It is important to relax before trying to solve problems. For example, taking a few deep breaths encourages creative thinking.~

Step 1. What is the problem? Name it. Clarify it.
• What happened?
• What are you doing about it?
• Is it working
Step 2. How big a problem is it?
• Thrace a hand, numbering thumb and fingers
• On a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 not much of a problem and 5 a big problem, assign a number to the problem.
• How does it make you feel?
Step 3. What could you do?
• What could you do to solve the problem?
• What else could you do?
• What other ideas might work?
Step 4. What would you like to try doing?
• Which idea will you choose?
• What might happen if you choose to do it?
• Will it make things better or worse?
Step5. (Some time later) How well did your solution work?
• What happened?
• Was the problem solved?
• If not, what else can you do?

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