Problem solving therapy in young adult: A case report

Pages:498-500
Divyani Sharma (RCI Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Jaipur, Rajasthan)
Mustafa Nadeem Kirmani (Department of Psychology, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh)

Problem solving skills play an important role in the life of an individual for dealing life challenges effectively. The core idea of this model of therapy is striving toward solution of the problem and using all possible ways to deal with it. People following problem solving approach in their life have better quality of life and well-being. Problem solving is an empirical based approach and is a skill that can be build in people. The present paper presents a case of an adult who has academic and mood related difficulties on whom problem solving therapy was used. Following the training in problem solving therapy using specific techniques for specific symptoms and issues, the client reported significant improvement in his symptoms. The present paper describes in detail the case of problem solving therapy.