Collaborative Problem Solving

At Think:Kids at Massachusetts General Hospital (https://thinkkids.org/) we transform the lives of kids and families by spreading a more accurate and empathic view of children with challenging behavior. We do this by teaching adults our revolutionary, evidence-based Collaborative Problem Solving® (CPS) approach. CPS is an approach to responding to challenging behavior that promotes the understanding that kids with behavioral challenges lack the skill—not the will—to behave; specifically, skills related to problem-solving, flexibility, and frustration tolerance.

Research has shown that CPS reduces challenging behavior, stress levels, and punitive responses and teaches kids the skills they lack while building helping relationships with adults in their lives. Unlike traditional discipline models, the CPS approach avoids using power, control, and motivational procedures. Instead, it focuses on collaborating with kids to solve the problems leading to their challenging behavior and build the skills they need to succeed.

*PLEASE NOTE* Collaborative Problem Solving is not for CME credit.

 

Collaborative Problem Solving® Tier 1 Training: Essential Foundation 

Tier 1 training covers all aspects of the evidence-based CPS approach, including assessment, planning, and intervention, as well as the neurobiology behind the approach.

 

Collaborative Problem Solving® Tier 2 Training: Advanced Concepts

Tier 2 training deepens skills at all phases of the approach, enhances implementation in the real world, including in group and emergency situations, and discusses how to use CPS to enhance cultural responsiveness. A focus on deepening skills at all phases of the approach and enhancing implementation in the real world.

Target Audience

This program is intended for professionals from different disciplines related to child mental health. This includes physicians, psychologists, social workers, licensed mental health counselors and nurses.

Learning Objectives

Collaborative Problem Solving® Tier 1 Training: Essential Foundation 

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

  • Understand why traditional approaches may not be well suited to the needs of children with social, emotional, and behavioral challenges.
  • Learn the philosophy of the CPS approach.
  • Identify the five cognitive skills that are frequently lacking in kids with challenging behaviors.
  • Develop expectations for youth that are realistic and age appropriate.
  • Know when to use the three primary interventions based on the goal at hand.
  • Learn how CPS operationalizes the latest research on trauma-informed care.

Collaborative Problem Solving® Tier 2 Training: Advanced Concepts

By the end of this training, participants will be able to: 

  • Troubleshoot all aspects of CPS, even in the most challenging situations.
  • Utilize CPS in group settings, emergency, and spontaneous situations.
  • Apply CPS in a neuro-biologically informed manner.
  • Work with other adults who are rooted in conventional wisdom.
  • Use CPS to enhance cultural responsiveness.
  • Identify strategies for ongoing learning and application at home, work, and in larger systems.
Course summary
Registration opens: 
01/19/2021
Course closes: 
12/31/2022
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Collaborative Problem Solving® Tier 1 Training: Essential Foundation

 

Tier 1 In-Person Schedule:

 Day Date Presenter
1Wednesday, October 5, 2022Stuart Ablon, PhD
2Thursday, October 6, 2022Stuart Ablon, PhD
3Friday, October 7, 2022Stuart Ablon, PhD

 

Coaching Schedule Group 1 (Virtual)

Zoom Room:  https://partners.zoom.us/j/83621462450?pwd=M3pPVVZkb00rUkFIQjV4dkEvajdxdz09 

Password: CPS

SessionDateTime (KSA)Coach
1Monday, October 17, 20226:00 PMStuart Ablon, PhD
2Monday, October 24, 20226:00 PMHeather Johnson, PhD
3Monday, October 31, 20226:00 PMHeather Johnson, PhD
4Monday, November 7, 20226:00 PMHeather Johnson, PhD
5Monday, November 14, 20226:00 PMHeather Johnson, PhD
6Monday, November 21, 20226:00 PMHeather Johnson, PhD
7Monday, November 28, 20226:00 PMHeather Johnson, PhD
8Monday, December 5, 20226:00 PMHeather Johnson, PhD

 

Coaching Schedule Group 2 (Virtual)

Zoom Room: https://partners.zoom.us/j/85600268527?pwd=aGZxa1ZFdGhVa2wzdzNOZTF2dW1oQT09

Password: CPS

SessionDateTime (KSA)Coach
1Monday, October 17, 20227:00 PMStuart Ablon, PhD
2Monday, October 24, 20227:00 PMHeather Johnson, PhD
3Monday, October 31, 20227:00 PMHeather Johnson, PhD
4Monday, November 7, 20227:00 PMHeather Johnson, PhD
5Monday, November 14, 20227:00 PMHeather Johnson, PhD
6Monday, November 21, 20227:00 PMHeather Johnson, PhD
7Monday, November 28. 20227:00 PMHeather Johnson, PhD
8Monday, December 5, 20227:00 PMHeather Johnson, PhD

 

Collaborative Problem Solving® Tier 2 Training: Advanced Concepts

 

Tier 2 In- Person Schedule

DayDatePresenter
1Thursday, December 8, 2022Heather Johnson, PhD
2Friday, December 9, 2022Heather Johnson, PhD
3Saturday, December 10, 2022Heather Johnson, PhD

 

Speaker(s)

Stuart Ablon, PhD

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Heather Johnson, PhD

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
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