Collaborative Problem Solving Parenting Courses

 
 

Help for adults raising kids with challenging behaviors

The Collaborative Problem Solving ® approach is an evidence based method to managing challenging behavior that promotes the understanding that challenging kids lack the skill not the will to behave; specifically, skills related to problem solving, flexibility and frustration tolerance.

Unlike traditional models of discipline, the CPS approach avoids the use of power, control and motivational procedures and instead focuses on collaborating with the child/ youth / young adult to solve the problems leading to challenging behavior and building the skills they need to succeed. In this training, you will:

  • Learn the Collaborative Problem Solving® approach & effective ways to reduce conflict

  • Build skills & confidence in using the CPS approach

  • Network & share information about community resources

  • Develop new understanding of challenging behavior & learn new ways to help your child

  • Rethink conventional approaches to behavioral difficulties and strengthen relationships

  • Gain support from other parents

Facilitated by Boys & Girls Aid Director of Training Services Taylor Herreman, CPS Certified*
 

Upcoming Trainings

Classes run for 7 consecutive weeks, once a week on the same day and time, with the exception of the final class, which is 2.5 hours long.

Thursdays 5-6:30 PM
May 26- July 7

 

Register for a training.

 

*Disclaimer: This facilitator is CPS Certified and receives ongoing supervision from Think:Kids. This class is independent of, and has no direct affiliation with Think:Kids or Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH). Information shared by the facilitator reflects their best understanding of the CPS approach.

Think:Kids is a program in the Department of Psychiatry at MGH.

Additional resources can be found at: www.thinkkids.org