Describe a dilemma that you faced (or are currently facing) in which you used the six stages of the problem-solving approach. In your description, describe what you did for each of the six stages.

Describe a dilemma that you faced (or are currently facing) in which you used the six stages of the problem-solving approach. In your description, describe what you did for each of the six stages.

A PROBLEM-SOLVING APPROACH

In working with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities, social workers use a problem-solving approach. Steps in the problem-solving process can be stated in a variety of ways. The following is a simple statement of this process:

1. Identify as precisely as possible the problem or problems.

2. Generate possible alternative solutions.

3. Evaluate the alternative solutions.

4. Select a solution or solutions and set goals.

5. Implement the solution(s).

6. Follow up to evaluate how the solution(s) worked

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