Let’s think about this like a story.
Imagine you’re walking outside and it starts to rain — that’s your big problem. The cloud is where you write what’s bothering you, like “I’m stressed about school” or “I fight with my friend.”
Now, the raindrops are little things making that big problem worse — maybe “I don’t have time to study,” “I forget my homework,” “I feel tired,” or “I get distracted.” You pick one for each drop — so four small obstacles total.
The lightning bolt? That’s something sudden or scary that makes everything harder — like “My phone breaks” or “I lose my notebook.” Write two of those.
The umbrella protects you from the rain — so what helps you handle those small problems? Maybe “I make a schedule,” “I ask for help,” or “I take deep breaths.” That goes on the umbrella.
And the hand holding the umbrella? That’s YOU taking control. What do you want to get better at solving problems? Like “I will plan ahead,” “I won’t give up,” or “I’ll talk to someone when I’m stuck.”
You’re not just listing problems — you’re building your own toolkit to handle them.
Final Answer:
This worksheet helps you break down a big problem into smaller parts:
- Cloud: Write your main problem (e.g., “I’m overwhelmed with schoolwork”).
- Raindrops: Write 4 small obstacles (e.g., “I procrastinate,” “I don’t understand math,” “I’m tired,” “I get distracted”).
- Lightning bolt: Write 2 sudden challenges (e.g., “My computer crashes,” “I lose my notes”).
- Umbrella: Write what protects you (e.g., “I use a planner,” “I ask teachers for help”).
- Hand: Write your goals (e.g., “I will start tasks earlier,” “I will stay calm when things go wrong”).
Fill in each part honestly — it’s your personal problem-solving map!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of group therapy worksheet for adults.
