Collaborative Problem Solving | Tier 1 | Think:Kids | CEU / PDP | Jan 2023

This is a great time to take the next step in your Collaborative Problem Solving® (CPS) training! Join our online Tier 1: Essential Foundation in Collaborative Problem Solving.

Training is conducted online, over 4-sessions:

• Thursday, January 26: 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM ET / 6:00 AM - 10:30 AM PT
• Friday, January 27: 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM ET / 6:00 AM - 10:30 AM PT
• Monday, January 30: 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM ET / 6:00 AM - 10:30 AM PT
• Tuesday, January 31: 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM ET / 6:00 AM - 10:30 AM PT

Think:Kids along invites educators, residential program staff, mental health clinicians, and anyone who is living with or helping kids with challenging behavior to learn more about Collaborative Problem Solving® (CPS), the revolutionary, evidence-based approach for helping children develop the skills they need to manage their behavior.

Tier 1 training covers all aspects of the CPS approach including assessment, planning, and intervention components. Training materials, breakout sessions, and opportunities for questions and answers will be a part of this highly interactive, web-based experience.

This online training also introduces you to a community of CPS-practitioners and a sounding board to troubleshoot issues and plan dynamic initiatives to address challenging behavior in the children we seek to support.

During this interactive training you will:

• 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 Collaborative Problem Solving® approach.

• Identify the five cognitive skills that are frequently lacking in kids with challenging behaviors.

• Recognize and list “problems to be solved” for a youth.

• Explain and discuss the concept of “skill not will.”

• Revise expectations for youth that are realistic and age-appropriate

• Identify environmental accommodations to support skills training for youth

• Compare the three primary interventions against the different goals of intervention

• Individuals: $515 USD for all 4 sessions
• Groups of 3 or 4: $495 USD each attendee, for all 4 sessions
• Groups of 5 or more: $445 USD each attendee, for all for sessions

Payment Policy: Credit/debit card is preferred for registration payment. Payment by check/invoice/PO will not be available for training sessions starting less than 30 days out. Please email us at [email protected] with any questions.

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. The application is due 2 weeks before the training begins.

Training Cancellation Policy: Non-refundable. Substitutions are permitted.

• When registering, you are signing up for all four days. Attendance is required for each day as the learning builds upon the previous session's content.
• All participants must join via their own device. If joining as a group, each person should be on an individual device.

Prerequisite: Prior exposure to Collaborative Problem Solving including attending a CPS Introductory Training, a CPS Parent Class, or watching this recording.

This course is intended for educators, residential program staff, mental health clinicians, parents, and anyone who is living with or helping kids with challenging behaviors interested in using Collaborative Problem Solving® (CPS), the revolutionary, evidence-based approach for helping children develop the skills they need to manage their behavior. For professionals needing accredited training, Think:Kids/MGH is an Accredited Provider of Continuing Education Units and Professional Development Points for various disciplines. Additional information provided below.

has worked with children and families for the past 15 years in various settings including treatment foster care, alternative education, and residential treatment. Elizabeth is currently the associate director of residential services at UMFS in Virginia and has previously served as an organizational learning manager training and coaching employees and parents on Collaborative Problem Solving. Elizabeth has been a trainer in Collaborative Problem Solving since 2014. Elizabeth received her masters in Nonprofit Studies from the University of Richmond with a focus on implementation science as it relates to trauma informed care in organizations and treatment facilities.

is a Certified Trainer and Consultant for Think:Kids. He provides intensive training and coaching to individuals and organizations that are dedicated to learning and implementing the CPS approach in their lives. Larry has spent over 12 years working with youth, families, and staff in foster care in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Florida. He spent over 8 years leading CPS implementation efforts in child welfare that included training and coaching of staff and parents. Larry received his BS in Policy Analysis and Management from Cornell University in Ithaca, NY and a dual Master’s degree in Social Work and Public Health from Temple University in Philadelphia, PA. He has been using CPS in his work since first learning the model in 2013. He has been dedicated to spreading the philosophy in his professional life and grounding himself in the philosophy at home as he raises children of his own.

• Educators: We are approved by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education for 16 PDPs.
• Psychologists: The Massachusetts General Hospital Department of Psychiatry is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Massachusetts General Hospital Department of Psychiatry maintains responsibility for this program and its content. This offering meets the criteria for 16 Continuing Education (CE) credit(s) for psychologists. Please contact us at [email protected] for the status of psychologist CE credits.
• Social Workers: This training has been approved by the NASW Collaborative of Boston College and Simmons College for 16 continuing education credits.
• Licensed Mental Health Counselors: This training has been approved by MMCEP for 16 continuing education credits.
• Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Other: A certificate of attendance will be provided for 16 units which can be submitted to the corresponding professional organization for consideration.

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