This document contains a problem definition worksheet to help identify and explore an issue. It asks a series of questions to understand what happened, how the person felt, what they thought, who was involved, possible motivations, whether it was right or wrong, how to assert oneself, and past similar experiences. The goal is to gain insight into the problem through self-reflection.

1. Problem Definition Worksheet 1
Problem Definition Worksheet
Psalm 16:7 (NIV84) I will praise the Lord, who counsels me; even at night my heart instructs me.
1. What happened that did not sit well with you?
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2. How did what happened make you feel?
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3. What kind of thoughts did you have about what happened?
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4. Who was there when it happened?
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5. If someone did it to you, what do you think their motivation was?
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6. Do you think what happened was right? If not, why not?
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7. If it was right, but done wrong, how would it work better for you?
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2. Problem Definition Worksheet 2
8. If you asserted your discontent over what happened, what do you think will happen?
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9. Think back. Is there a time in your life when something happened and you had the same
feelings and thoughts? Explain.
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