
When Life Throws You Too Many Curves

What Is the Moving Forward Program?

Stress and Problem-Solving

Your Training Coach

How the Program Relates

How the Program Can Affect Your Future

Complete the Program in Order

Get the Support You Need

Practice, Practice, and Practice

Be an Active Participant

Module 0 Interim Summary

We solve problems all the time. Why is this one so hard?

Can't you just get answers on the Web?

Doesn't your military experience help you overcome life's challenges?

Is it just a matter of will power?

Be Avoidant

Be Impulsive

Be Thoughtful

Judy Breaks a Leg

Sara Breaks a Leg

Problem-Solving Approach: Tom Smith

Problem-Solving Approach: Effective vs. Ineffective

Problem-Solving Approach: Effective vs. Ineffective

Problem-Solving Attitude and Approach: Context Matters

Module 0 Summary

How Have You Reacted to Brain Overload?

Externalize - Demonstration

Simplify - Demonstration

Visualize - Overview - Think about the problem

Visualize - Overview - Fantasize you are in a safe and relaxing place

Visualize - Demonstration

Visualize Summary

Module 1 Summary

Stress Can Test Even a Good Problem-Solver

The Effects of Stress on Your Mind

Effects of Stress on Your Body and Behavior

Stop: Focus on Your Feelings and Thoughts - Demonstration

Relaxation Exercise - Deep Breathing

Relaxation Exercise - Muscle Relaxation

Relaxation Exercise - Yawn

Relaxation Exercise - Visualize

Slow Down: Demonstration

Think: Use Planful Problem-Solving Skills to Deal with Problems

Act: Carry Out Your Plan and Determine How It Worked for You

Briefly describe the problem

Problem Solving Goal

Obstacles to Your Goal

Compare Alternative Solutions

Write Down Your Action Plan

Module 2 Summary

Planning for Success

Think of alternative ways to achieve your goal

Step 3: Selecting the Solution(s) That Work Best for You - Demonstration

Step 4: Carrying out the Solution & Evaluate the Outcome - What to Do

Step 4: Carrying out the Solution & Evaluate the Outcome - Demonstration

Step 1: Define the Problems and Set Realistic Goals

Step 2: Generate Alternative Solutions

Step 3: Selecting the Best Solutions

Step 4: Carry Out the Solutions & Evaluate the Outcome

Module 3 Interim Summary

Gear Up to Move Forward

Solving Your Problems

The End Is the New Beginning

Keep Trying - Justin

Keep Trying - Erika

Keep Trying - Tom

Keep Trying - Matt

Keep Moving Forward - Dr. Nezu

Keep Moving Forward - Brandon Miller

Define the problem and set realistic goals - Worksheet Example

Generate Alternative Solutions - Worksheet Example