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Problem Solving
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What are the steps in problem solving?
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Meet your Problem Solving Partners
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1. Identify the ProblemIdentify the problem
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2. Define the ProblemDefine the problem
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The 5 W’s
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State the problem
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3. ExploreFind Solutions
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How do I know I’m on the right track?
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Creative vs. logical thinking
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Creative thinking
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Logical thinking
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Evaluate your solutions
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4. Create an Action PlanThe SMART plan
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Evaluate your plan
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Tips for taking action
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5. Review Your PlanReview your plan
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Identify the problem
While it may seem like an obvious step, identifying the problem is not always as simple as it sounds. Finding the real source of a problem is very important in helping solve the issue!
Below is a list of very common problems that many people may face. Choose from the list and/or add your own:
- Issues in relationship with friends, family or partner
- Physical or mental health issues
- Unemployment
- Isolation/ Loneliness
- Loss or death of someone close
- Substance abuse
- Stress due to work/study
- Housing
- Money
- Low self-esteem or confidence
- Sexuality problems
- Habit problems
- Other: ___________________
Click on the names below to see how each of your problem solving partners identified their problems:
Stress due to work, housing, money, habit problems.
Issues in relationship with those around him, isolation/loneliness, substance abuse.
Issues in relationship with family, substance abuse, habit problems, family separation.