Applied Problem
Solving
Course Rationale
Those who have amassed a sizeable number of problems
may in addition to any compounding environmental factors, suffer
from deficits in the skills required to deal with problem situations.
Focussing on problem solving skills can have the effect of allowing
individuals to become more independent from the help of ‘problem
solving professions’ thus creating the potential for longer
term impact on the lives of individuals involved. This event provides
an overview of such an approach and practical assistance on how
this might be achieved with regard to specified target populations.
Course Design
These courses introduce staff to a model of problem-solving
that has been developed from the early work of such author/practitioners
as Spivak and Shure and more recently Chris and Art Nezu. The model
is underpinned by the premise that to teach individuals who experience
difficulties in solving problems basic problem solving skills provides
ongoing skills for life which can be applied whatever the circumstances.
The event provides a range of such examples, and focuses particularly
on problematic behaviours including offending.
The basic problem solving approach teaches that although problem
solving is a complex skill it can be broken down into simpler parts
as follows:
- Identifying problems
- Defining and re-defining problems
- Gathering
information
- Producing ideas and options
- Linking means and ends
- Anticipating consequences
- Making decisions
- Taking different perspectives
Each of theses skill areas are addressed and taught using simple
exercises which can be used in a variety of settings.
Course Availability
This two day course is equally applicable
to mental health settings and those within criminal justice; it
is also suitable for those working with learning disabilities subject
to some minor adjustments and in a broader educational setting.
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We provide
further training in specified interventions in the area of
problem solving including ‘Stop
and Think’ and ‘Think First’, semi structured,
and structured programmed interventions used across criminal
justice, forensic mental health, and populations with personality
disorder. Please follow links for more information.
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