Tag: Problem Solving
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A Therapist’s Experiences with Finding a Therapist (+6 Tips)
At the start of a new year, it is a common practice for us to set goals and intentions and create visions for the year, with hopes that the next 12 months will be better than the last. For a lot of people, the desire to experience “different” leads them to exploring therapy. The idea […]
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10 Effective Refusal Skills
Refusal Skills are the tools and techniques we use to reinforce our “No.” I enjoy teaching refusal skills and encouraging my clients to look beyond the word no, when establishing and reinforcing their boundaries. Here are some things to consider when exploring and evaluating the sources of peer pressure you have experienced/are experiencing, and how […]
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Responding with I-Statements for Effective Conflict Resolution
In a previous post I discussed the ways in which using I-Statements to express yourself may be helpful in preventing the escalation of conflict with others. Here are some examples of how to use the I-Statement template as shared in that post: The template statement is as follows: I feel (emotion) when/because (trigger). Here are some examples: I feel sad when I can’t […]
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Using the ICED Method for Problem Solving & Decision Making
I find acronyms very helpful with remembering ordered steps and information. That said, I enjoy using the ICED model to educate my clients on effective problem solving and decision making skills. Identify the problem.Spell out what the problem is and why it is a problem. Create Alternatives.List the possible ways that a person could handle […]
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