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This assignment is designed for children who frequently act impulsively and have poor problem-
solving skills. The goal of this assignment is to help the client consider alternatives and develop
problem-solving skills.
The first step in this assignment requires the child to answer questions about times when his/her
behavior was out of control. This assignment will help the child begin to recognize precipitants
of disruptive behavior. As part of this assignment the child will also begin to recognize
consequences of impulsive behavior.
Therapist’s Overview
The second part of this assignment can be completed in the therapy session. Using the previous
worksheets, identify one problem on which to focus in the session. The child will begin to
identify alternatives and consequences of each alternative, and develop problem-solving skills.
When completing the problem-solving worksheet, write the problem in the space provided at the
top of the page. Encourage the child to identify all possible alternatives (both positive and
negative). The consequences of each alternative are listed on the lines. Then the child will need
to choose the best solution to the problem.
EXERCISE V.D
Problem:
Consequences of each
Alternatives alternative
1. 1.
2. 2.
3. 3.
4. 4.
5. 5.
6. 6.
7. 7.