Course Description

Problem solving is a cognitive ability that is instrumental for goal achievement, optimal functioning, and adaptation to environmental demands.  Inefficient problem solving can be a significant obstacle to optimal daily living.

SWAPS™ is an intervention that is easy to learn, practical to implement, and applicable to situations that range from simple daily to complex life-long problems. SWAPS™ is a tool that clients can rely on to deal with a variety of challenges.

This is a self-study course and you can adjust the learning experience to a pace that is comfortable for you. We designed the course with the objective to prepare you to put your training to use immediately.

Topics covered

  • The entire curriculum of SWAPS™
  • Detailed instructions on how to use SWAPS™ with your clients
  • Demonstration sessions with individual clients and groups
  • Description of challenges that you may encounter during each step of SWAPS™ and how to deal with them


Learning Objectives

  • Describe the stages of problem-solving from a neurocognitive perspective
  • Describe the five steps of SWAPS™
  • Explain factors that optimize treatment delivery of SWAPS™
  • Predict and address challenges in delivering SWAPS™
  • Demonstrate how to use SWAPS™ with a client


Continuing Education

5 CE credits are available for licensed psychologists upon completion of the course and the accompanying quizzes.


Bonus Materials

You will receive a free copy of the SWAPS™ Workbook to use with your clients!


Need more support? We are here for you!

We provide live training and consultation to help you sharpen your skills.  We also provide workshops to clinical and professional teams in institutions and organizations.  Contact us at [email protected]


Course curriculum

    1. SWAPS™: A problem-solving intervention

    2. Welcome to SWAPS™

    3. Overview of the Problem Solving Process

    4. Introduction to the SWAPS™ strategy

    5. Quiz 1

    1. How to define a problem

    2. The importance of a STOP! moment

    3. Maintaining a STOP! Log

    4. Challenges with Step 1 of SWAPS™

    5. Step 1 Homework

    6. Quiz 2

    1. Introduction to Step 2 of SWAPS™

    2. How to implement Step 2 of SWAPS™

    3. Challenges with Step 2 of SWAPS™

    4. Step 2 Homework

    5. Quiz 3

    1. Introduction to Step 3 of SWAPS™

    2. The 3 rules of Step 3

    3. How to implement Step 3 of SWAPS™

    4. Challenges with Step 3 of SWAPS™

    5. Step 3 Homework

    6. Quiz 4

    1. Introduction to Step 4 of SWAPS™

    2. How to "Pick" in Step 4 of SWAPS™

    3. How to "Prioritize" and "Plan" in Step 4 of SWAPS™

    4. Challenges with Step 4 of SWAPS™

    5. Quiz 5

    1. Introduction to Step 5 of SWAPS™

    2. How to implement Step 5 of SWAPS™

    3. Challenges with Step 5 of SWAPS™

    4. Quiz 6

About this course

  • $395.00
  • 5 hours of video content
  • 5 CE Credits
  • Workbook

Instructor(s)

Theo Tsaousides

Theo Tsaousides is a rehabilitation neuropsychologist and clinical assistant professor at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. He has extensive clinical and research experience in cognitive rehabilitation, focusing on interventions to improve the executive functions. In addition to his clinical practice, he delivers professional training workshops and provides consultation to individuals and organizations.

Faculty Teresa Ashman

Teresa Ashman is a rehabilitation neuropsychologist and an associate professor at NYU Langone Medical Center and at Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine. Teresa’s research focuses on psychosocial issues for people with brain injuries and other chronic health conditions, and has authored over fifty publications.
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