Problem Solving Basics
What skill helps you decide if your emotion matches the situation?
Check the Facts
What is the first step in problem solving?
What is identify the problem?
You should come up with at least how many solutions?
What is 3 or more?
Problem: Failing a class
What is one possible solution?
Study more / ask for help / tutoring
If emotions do NOT fit the facts, which skill should you use?
What is Opposite Action?
True or False: Emotions are always accurate.
False
After identifying the problem, what do you decide next?
What is your goal?
When brainstorming, should you judge ideas right away?
What is no?
Problem: Argument with a friend
What is a possible goal?
Fix the relationship / communicate
If emotions DO fit the facts and something can change, what skill?
What is Problem Solving?
Check the Facts helps separate facts from ________.
Thoughts / interpretations
This step involves coming up with multiple ideas.
What is brainstorm solutions?
Good goals should be realistic and ________.
What is achievable?
Problem: Missing assignments
What is one solution?
Make a plan / talk to teacher
Problem solving changes the situation, Opposite Action changes the ________.
What is emotion?
What is the first step of Check the Facts?
Identify the prompting event
This step involves thinking about pros and cons.
What is evaluate solutions?
Why is it important to think about consequences?
To choose the most effective solution
Problem: Feeling overwhelmed with work
What is a helpful solution?
Break tasks into smaller steps
True or False: You always use problem solving first.
What is False?
Why do we check the facts?
To avoid overreacting / reduce emotional intensity
After taking action, what is the final step?
What is evaluate the outcome?
What makes a solution “effective”?
It improves the situation / works toward your goal
Problem: Conflict with peer
Give one effective action step
Talk calmly / get support / walk away and return later
What should you check before deciding which skill to use?
What is if the emotion fits the facts?