Solving a problem: here is how
This worksheet provides an overview of the steps involved in problem-solving, using a specific example of a practical worry.
It outlines each step, guiding children through the process of identifying the problem, brainstorming possible solutions, evaluating the options, and implementing a plan of action.
References and Further Reading
- Stallard, P. (2009). Anxiety: Cognitive behaviour therapy for children and young people. London: Routledge.
- James, A. C., Reardon, T., Creswell, C., & Turgay, G. (2018). Cognitive behavioural therapy for anxiety disorders in children and adolescents. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews [Preprint].
- Perrin, S., Bevan, D., Payne, S., & Hughes, B. (2019). GAD-specific cognitive behavioral treatment for children and adolescents: A pilot randomized controlled trial. Cognitive Therapy and Research, 43(5), 1051–1064.