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Essential Foundation in Collaborative Problem Solving

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The Essential Foundation (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:

  • Understand why a new approach is needed to meet the needs of all children, including those with social, emotional, and behavioral challenges.
  • Learn how to assess a youth’s thinking skills and what are the situations that lead to challenging behaviors.
  • Be able to tailor interventions based on goals including reducing concerning behavior, addressing problems and building skills, and relationships.
  • Begin applying and practicing Collaborative Problem Solving with others to address challenging situations.

Upcoming Sessions

Collaborative Problem Solving® Essential Foundation | Oct 2023 | CEU / PDP

Online
$535.00 - $595.00
October 4, 6, 11: 11:00am – 4:00pm ET / 8:00am – 1:00pm PTRead More »
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Collaborative Problem Solving® Essential Foundation | Nov 2023 | CEU / PDP

Mass General Brigham, Somerville, MA
$575.00 - $675.00
In Person: November 2 & 3, 2023: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm ET, Breakfast IncludedRead More »
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Collaborative Problem Solving® Essential Foundation | Nov 2023 | CEU / PDP

Online
$535.00 - $595.00
November 6, 8, 13, 2023: 9:30 am – 2:30 pm ET / 6:30 am – 11:30 am PTRead More »
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Collaborative Problem Solving Essential Foundation | Dec 2023 | CEU / PDP

Online
$535.00 - $595.00
December 5, 6, 7: 11:00 am – 4:00 pm ET / 8:00 am – 1:00 pm PTRead More »
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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 CEU and PDP Credits
Think:Kids/MGH is an Accredited Provider of Continuing Education Units (CEU) and Professional Development Points (PDP). This course offers 16 continuing education credits/professional development points. Learn How to Get Credit >>
Meet the Instructors
Our Collaborative Problem Solving Essential Foundation course is taught by our experienced trainers.
Important Information
  • Financial assistance: If you require financial assistance, please apply for assistance by completing this form. Funds are limited, and the application does not guarantee an award.
  • Payment: Credit/debit card is preferred for registration payment. Please email us at ThinkKidsInfo@Partners.org if you need to pay by check/invoice.
  • Cancellation: Non-refundable. Substitutions are permitted.
  • Prerequisite: Introduction to Collaborative Problem Solving is highly recommended. 
  • Attendance: When registering, you are signing up for all sessions. Attendance is required for each day as the learning builds upon the previous session's content.
  • Participation: All participants must join via their own devices. If joining as a group, each person should be on an individual device.
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If your organization is interested in hosting a private in-person or online training for your employees, please get in touch with us to learn about our customized training options!

What our clients say

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"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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