Self-Esteem Research, Theory, and Practice Toward a Positive ...

268 SELF-ESTEEM RESEARCH, THEORY, AND PRACTICEWEEK 4—HANDOUT 2: ENHANCING COMPETENCE:PROBLEM-SOLVING WORKSHEETA. The problem-solving process.StepProcedure1. Identifying a problem. Look for emotional cues.2. Stop and understand. Ask, “What is the problem?”3. Decide on a goal. Ask, “What do I want here?”4. Identify possible solutions. Brainstorm possibilities.a.b.c.5. Think about likely Ask, “What will happenconsequences.if this occurs?”a.b.c.6. Choose the best alternative. Ask, “Which am I willingto live with?”7. Make a plan. Ask, “What needs to be done,step-by-step?”a.b.c.8. Learning: Practice, practice,and more practice!B. Select examples and work through each of the steps.