Activities: Collaborative Problem-Solving Builds motivation and reinforces positive collaboration. Tips Recognize even small steps: 'We've already made some headway;...
Collaborative Problem-Solving
Be Open to their Suggestions
Activities: Collaborative Problem-Solving Encourages collaboration and builds trust. Tips Validate their input: 'That's an interesting idea; let's explore it.'
Brainstorm Solutions
Activities: Collaborative Problem-Solving Encourages creativity and participation in resolving the conflict. Tips Ask, 'What ideas do you have to fix this?'
Break the Problem into Steps
Activities: Collaborative Problem-Solving Makes overwhelming problems more manageable. Tips Tackle smaller parts of the issue one at a time.
Define the Problem Together
Activities: Collaborative Problem-Solving Ensures clarity and shows mutual effort to resolve the issue. Tips Say, 'Let's make sure we both understand the issue.'
Focus on Mutual Goals
Activities: Collaborative Problem-Solving Creates a sense of teamwork rather than opposition. Tips Highlight shared interests: 'We both want to find a solution that...
Follow up Later
Activities: Collaborative Problem-Solving Demonstrates continued support and commitment to the resolution. Tips Check in after the solution is implemented to assess its...
Lack of Understanding of Progress
Solution: Share data on improvements through visuals like charts or graphs. Result: Families feel reassured and motivated to continue their efforts.
Review the Solution Together
Activities: Collaborative Problem-Solving Prevents misunderstanding and ensures commitment to the resolution. Tips Ensure the agreed solution is clear and understood by...
Stay Solution Oriented
Activities: Collaborative Problem-Solving Reduces emotional escalation and keeps progress moving forward. Tips Keep redirecting the conversation to possible resolutions...
Use a Compromise Approach
Activities: Collaborative Problem-Solving Encourages finding middle ground, reducing resistance. Tips Suggest, 'What if we meet halfway on this issue?'