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SPRINGER PUBLISHING COMPANY Solving Lifes Problems by Arthur M. Nezu Christine Maguth Nezu Thomas D'Zurilla
In five simple steps, renowned experts Arthur Nezu, Christine Maguth Nezu, and Thomas D'Zurilla, present a new innovative method to solving life's problems. The new ADAPT method includes 5 easy steps, and 5 easy ways - Attitude: Enhancing Your Problem-Solving Capacity; Defining Your Problem and Setting Realistic Goals; Being Creative and Generating Alternative Solutions; Predicting the Consequences and Developing a Solution Plan; and Trying Out Your Solution and Determining if it Works. * Why You Should Read This Book; * ADAPT: 5 Steps to Solving Life's Problems; * Knowing Your Problem-Solving Strengths and Limitations; * Step 1 Attitude: Enhancing Your Problem-Solving Capacity; * Step 2: Defining Your Problem and Setting Realistic Goals; * Step 3: Being Creative and Generating Alternative Solutions; * Step 4: Predicting the Consequences and Developing a Solution Plan; * Step 5: Trying Out Your Solution and Determining if it Works; * Applying the 5-Steps of Problem Solving to Common Life Problems; Appendices; A. Visualization for Success Exercise; B. Deep Breathing Exercise to Manage Stress; C. Visualization - Travel to a Safe Place; D. Rapid Problem Solving.