Collaborative Problem Solving® Essential Foundation | Nov 2024 | CE / PDP

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.

This course is conducted online, over 3-sessions:

• Tuesday, November 12 : 11:00 am - 4:00 pm ET / 8:00 am - 1:00 pm PT
• Wednesday, November 13: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm ET / 8:00 am - 1:00 pm PT
• Thursday, November 14: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm ET / 8:00 am - 1:00 pm PT

Essential Foundation 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 the causes of unmet expectations and concerning 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
• Understand that implicit bias may impact judgment about a person's behavior.
• Differentiate between problems to be solved and challenging behaviors when doing a CPS 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.

• Individuals: $595 USD for all 3 sessions

• Groups of 5 or more: $535 USD each attendee, for all for sessions

Payment Policy: Credit/debit card is preferred for registration payment. Please email us at [email protected] if you must pay by check/invoice.

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 three 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 is strongly recommended but not required.

• Educators: We are approved by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education for 12 PDPs.

• Social Workers: This program has been approved for 12 Social Work Continuing Education hours for relicensure, in accordance with 258 CMR. NASW-MA Chapter CE Approving Program, Authorization Number D91572.
• Licensed Mental Health Counselors: This program has been approved by MaMHCA/MCEAP for 12 CEs.
• Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Other: A certificate of attendance will be provided for 12 units which can be submitted to the corresponding professional organization for consideration.

, is a Certified Trainer and Consultant and Director of Training with Think:Kids. Heather provides coaching and training to various individuals and organizations seeking to learn Collaborative Problem Solving and integrate the model within their professional practice and organizations. Heather has an outpatient therapy practice specializing in serving families who are struggling with their children’s behavior. Additionally, Heather has extensive experience as a school-based Behavior Specialist providing interventions for youth who struggle with the most challenging behavior related to emotional and behavioral disabilities, coaching and consultation to school and community service teams, and guiding best practice within the school district’s behavior management, discipline, and Special Education systems and policies. Heather earned her Bachelor’s degree in Human Development from Wheelock College in Boston, MA, and her Masters in Social Work from the University of New Hampshire.

is a Certified Trainer and Consultant with Think:Kids, he facilitates training and coaching sessions that help to enhance understanding and application of the Collaborative Problem Solving approach. He also lends his skills to supporting the Think:Kids team with various program tasks and projects as needed.

For over 12 years, he has served as an advocate for children, teenagers, and families across multiple roles in the areas of direct care and clinical work. Moreover, he has experience training and developing others to provide quality service to these populations through the trauma-informed lens.

Christopher holds a BA in Psychology from Clark Atlanta University, an MPH from Brown University, and an MS in Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling from the University of Memphis.

Host or Publisher Think:Kids at MGH: Collaborative Problem Solving®