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“Thinking for a Change” Curriculum 3.1 - Trainer Counselor for T4C

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Content Notes<br />

sort the facts from the opinions.<br />

Facts are objective – they simply state the<br />

in<strong>for</strong>mation that anyone watching the situation<br />

would know. Focusing on facts helps us to<br />

think about the situation objectively.<br />

Here are three facts about the situation.<br />

1. Bender took the screw. Why is this fact<br />

important?<br />

(Example answer: This started the<br />

confrontation.)<br />

2. The scene between Bender and Mr. Vernon<br />

is in front of other students. Why is this fact<br />

important?<br />

(Example answer: This can affect what<br />

Bender does, if he cares how he looks in front<br />

of the other students.)<br />

3. Mr. Vernon is the assistant principal. Why is<br />

this fact important?<br />

(Example answer: Mr. Vernon is the person in<br />

authority. It is his job to en<strong>for</strong>ce rules. He<br />

probably won’t back down.)<br />

The Other Person’s Thoughts and Feelings –<br />

Another important thing to think about is what<br />

the other person might be thinking and feeling.<br />

We know that their thoughts and feelings will<br />

Write the facts on<br />

the chart.<br />

National Institute of Corrections Introduction to Problem Solving<br />

Thinking <strong>for</strong> a Change<br />

Lesson 16 - 20

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