Clarifying Who Owns the Problem

I. You need to clarify who owns the problem
 A. It is the person who's needs are not being meet

II.Three reasons to why you should know who owns the problem
 A. You will know who is responsible for solving the problem
   1.You will not accept responsibility for your self
 B.Meddling is disrespectful
   1. It shows you have doubts about the clients ability on how to handle the problem
 C. The client loses opportunities to grow
  1. When you take over it can interfere with a meaningful experience for the client

III. If the client owns the problem
 A.You need to first listen, instead of giving a solution
 B.Give them options, help with resources
 C. Ask them for ideas
 D. It is not uncaring
  1. Don,t feel guilty for not doing more, clients need to work on their own problems
   2. It helps the client grow
 E. It is a strategic decision
  1. Based on your knowledge of the client you decide how much to get involved
  2. Know your clients strengths and weakness then you can tailor your involvement
 F. Be a resource and a collaborator
  1. Bring information to the client to help in making decisions

IV. If you own the problem
 A.It is your responsibility to resolve the problem

V. If you both own the problem
 A. Sort out who owns what part of the problem
 B. You need to negotiate to resolve the problem together


 http://www.une.edu.au/about-une/academic-schools/bcss/study-areas/psychology/research/psychology-community-activities/over-fifty-problem-solving-strategies-explained
This website goes in depth on showing you ways to clarifying problems and strategies on how to come up with solutions for them.


Is there a way to know when you have gotten to involved with helping to find a solution? Are there any signs or clues to show you if you need to back off?

Here is a video from u tube that talks about two types of problems and creativity in solving them.