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Solution Focused Approach Ideas

The Magic of Asking Different Questions

Discover how asking different questions can transform "difficult" students by helping them see their own exceptions and possibilities for change.

The Magic of Asking Different Questions

From Slump to Spark: Finding a Mid-Semester Boost!

Help students move from mid-semester slump to renewed motivation with solution-focused questions that highlight their resilience and create doable next steps.

From Slump to Spark: Finding a Mid-Semester Boost!

One Size Fits All! The Secret of the Solution-Focused Approach

Discover why the Solution-Focused Approach truly is one-size-fits-all - it's not about techniques, but a mindset that shifts every conversation toward hope and possibility.

One Size Fits All! The Secret of the Solution-Focused Approach

When Students 'Opt Out': A Solution-Focused Reframe

Reframe "school refusal" as "opting out" to create safer conversations with students who aren't attending school. A solution-focused approach that honors student wisdom.

When Students 'Opt Out': A Solution-Focused Reframe