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Congratulations on completing the ten core sessions! You have learned how to:
Solve problems:
- Stop and Think! Before you do anything, you need to STOP and THINK!
- Use the A-B-C-D-E strategy for solving problems:
- Aim — Identify the problem/goal
- Brainstorm — List possible solutions
- Choose — Select a solution
- Do it — Try out the solution
- Evaluate — Evaluate the results
Accomplish tasks:
- Create a positive state of mind before starting tasks.
- Use positive self-statements and stress management techniques.
- Use strategies to help improve attention and memory, like setting up a quiet study area and breaking down assignments into smaller steps.
Stay in control:
- Plan for success by setting up a daily routine and giving yourself choice and control by finding elements in your day you can structure yourself.
- Make tasks interesting, meaningful, and doable.
- Create positive behavioral momentum by reminding yourself of past successes, starting on tasks that are easier or more enjoyable and at times getting a little help at the start.
- Reduce temptations that are known to lead to trouble.
Monitor yourself by getting S*M*A*R*T:
- Stop and
- Monitor – Am I doing what I planned to do?
- Appraise – How are other people reacting?
- Reflect – Is this likely to turn out the way I want it to?
- Try a Different Behavior – Try something else and see how it works.
Use STARRS to help control anger:
- Stop
- Think
- Accept
- Relax
- Reframe
- Solve
Communicate and Take Care of Yourself
- Use “I messages” to express yourself.
- Pay attention to nonverbal cues and what is said in social situations and adjust your behavior as necessary.
- Take good care of yourself.
Great work!
