Rethinking Challenging Behaviour - An Introduction to Collaborative Problem Solving® Part 1: CPS Philosophy

Working with children and teens who demonstrate challenging behaviours can be difficult, stressful and complex. Collaborative Problem Solving® (CPS) is a compassionate, evidence-based, trauma-informed approach that provides a philosophy and tools to understand and address challenging behaviour. CPS is used in schools and programs across North America. Research has shown that CPS builds executive functioning skills in students, reduces oppositional behaviours, and teachers report reduced stress when using the CPS approach. This is an introduction to CPS. This session helps educators reflect on their understanding of challenging behaviour and interventions to support students with challenging behaviour. Participants will learn about how the CPS approach describes why people demonstrate challenging behaviour and how CPS can address these behaviours. This session will help educators decide if CPS would be an effective approach to include in their practice and provide the information and resources to learn more. If you would like more information about CPS prior to the session, please visit https://thinkkids.org/.