One Problem At A Time
The worksheet works best when one concrete problem anchors the action path. Multiple problems should be separated or clearly split.
Problem-Solving Worksheet
Problem-Solving Worksheet is a ready-to-send addiction recovery worksheet for practitioners and clients. It helps define a concrete problem that is interfering with self-management or progress and connect it to realistic next steps for practitioner review.
Try a sample problem statement and add next steps.
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Tool guide
Learn more about this tool
Use this background section to understand when the tool fits, how practitioners use it, and what to consider before sharing it with clients.
Follow-Up
Prior problem/action worksheets can support later review of whether a chosen step reduced the problem's impact.
Does the tool recommend solutions?
No. The tool captures the client's problem and next steps; it does not generate recommendations.
Can the worksheet be completed together?
Yes. It can be sent to the client or completed collaboratively while preserving client-reported content and practitioner notes separately.
What if the problem is too broad?
The worksheet can show that the problem needs more specificity without supplying the content for the client.