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Essential Foundation in Collaborative Problem Solving

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The Essential Foundation in Collaborative Problem Solving (level 1) course covers all aspects of the Collaborative Problem Solving approach. Through lectures, role-play, video examples, case studies, and breakout groups, participants learn how to identify what’s really causing unmet expectations and challenging behavior and how to address those causes using a relational and replicable process. After completing the course, participants are eligible to take Advanced Concepts in Collaborative Problem Solving (level 2).

Upon completion, you will be able to:

  • Describe why a new approach is needed for working with individuals with challenging behaviors.
  • Explain that a person's behavior is influenced by their thinking skills rather than their motivation to behave well
  • Identify how implicit bias may impact judgment about a person's behavior.
  • Differentiate between problems to be solved and challenging behaviors when doing a Collaborative Problem Solving Assessment.
  • Identify how responses to situations are consistent with Plan A, Plan B, and Plan C.
  • Use Collaborative Problem Solving to build skills and address problems, not just challenging behaviors.
  • Solve problems collaboratively with others.

Upcoming Sessions

Essential Foundation in Collaborative Problem Solving® | JAN2025 | CE / PDP

Online
$535.00 - $595.00
January 29, 30, 31, 2025: 11:00 am - 4:15 pm ET / 8:00 am - 1:15 pm PT
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Essential Foundation in Collaborative Problem Solving® | MAR2025 | CE / PDP

Online
$535.00 - $595.00
March 17, 18, 19: 2025: 9:00 am - 2:15 pm ET / 6:00 am - 11:15 am PT
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If the above days and times don't work for you, please submit this form to let us know what would work best for your schedule and we will be in touch when a class meets your schedule needs.

Additional Information

Earn CE and PDP Credits in Public Training
Think:Kids/MGH is an Accredited Provider of Continuing Education (CE) credit and Professional Development Points (PDP). This public course offers 12 continuing education credits/professional development points. Learn How to Get Credit >>
Who Should Attend?
This beginner-level course is designed for social workers, educators, residential program staff, and mental health clinicians. Please contact ThinkKidsInfo@partners.org if you are unsure if this course is for you. 
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What our clients say

"After training in CPS, the number of suspensions at our school plummeted. In one year they decreased by half. Today they rarely happen. More importantly, the tension and discord we used to feel when a student couldn't meet our expectations no longer poisons our relationships with our most needy students."
Jill Bloomberg, Principal Park Slope Collegiate, Brooklyn, NY
"I love this philosophy so much. It was by far the most impactful training I've ever had as an educator."
Peggy Simonson, Educator Washington Elementary, Fargo, ND
"The Tier 1 [Essential Foundation] CPS training was an awesome experience. Really excited to take this great concept and process back to colleagues and students at our school."
Steve Messier, Director of Student Affairs Missiquoi Valley Union Middle/High School, Highgate, VT
"Awesome training. The facilitators were great… And most important, the content was so incredibly exciting and potentially life changing for many of those that we work with. THANK YOU."
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