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Weekly assignment 3: Problem solving 1

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Complete the weekly assignment to help you practise what you learned in the Problem solving 1 module of the iCanCope with Sickle Cell Pain program.

Key points

  • In this module, you learned how the Optimism mindset of the Bright IDEAS system can help you with problem solving; discovered the difference between positive and negative approaches to problem solving; learned how your emotions can affect your ability to solve problems effectively; and discovered how to use positive self-statements to better handle any problems.
  • Practise creating and using positive self-statements this week. Then, return to this page at the end of the week to reflect on how you used your statements and which of them were most helpful.

In the next module, you will work through each of the remaining steps in the Bright IDEAS system. Practising the skills you learned in this module, through the weekly assignment below, will help you with the next one.

Your weekly assignment

Over the next week:

1. Practise positive self-statements. Make a list of at least five statements that you believe will help you stay positive and say them out loud so that you get used to what they sound like. Try out this skill this week if you have negative feelings.

Assignment review

1. Did you use any of your positive self-statements? Which statement was the most helpful for keeping you positive?

Last updated: February 26th 2024