Problem Solving Skills

Problem solving skills addressed in the Phoenix Curriculum (these lessons are supported by substantial practice in using a basic three-step problem solving model):

Sample Lessons

Problem Solving and Thought Stopping (avoiding impulsive thinking)
Problem recognition: using cues to warn yourself about trouble
Problem recognition activities
What could happen? (consequential thinking)
What are your choices? (alternative solution thinking)
Risks and consequences (weighing pros and cons)
How your decisions affect other people (consequential thinking, sensitivity to other people's feelings)
Doing the right thing (consequential thinking)
Making a wise choice (consequential thinking)
Your values, dreams and goals - as guides to ethical problem solving
What's important to you? (values activities)
Dreams and Goals (planning, means-ends thinking)
What's at the end of your rainbow? (planning, means-ends thinking/sequential planning)
Making your dreams come true (planning, means-ends thinking)
When you need help, who will support you? (planning, means-ends thinking)
Where can I go? What can I do? (planning, means-ends thinking)