SUMMER 2020
TIER 1 COLLABORATIVE PROBLEM SOLVING® TRAINING
August 5 - August 7, 2020
Somerville, MA
This summer we invite you to learn more about the Collaborative
Problem Solving® (CPS) approach.
Think:Kids and the Department of Psychiatry at Massachusetts General
Hospital (MGH) are pleased to offer our Tier 1 Training as a 2 ½ day
symposium focused on the assessment, planning and intervention
components of this evidence-based model for helping adults with
children who have challenging behaviors.
Think:Kids teaches adults around the world about our revolutionary
approach to helping children struggling with social, emotional and
behavioral challenges.This intensive training is intended for parents
and professionals interested in becoming more proficient in this
innovative approach to understanding and helping children,
adolescents, and adults with behavioral challenges, called
Collaborative Problem Solving® (CPS).
Participants with some prior CPS exposure will learn to advance their
skills in applying the approach through a combination of didatic
lectures, role playing, videotape examples, case presentations, and
breakout groups.
TRAINING CONTENT:
* Learn the pro's and con's of traditional behavior management
strategies
* Understand the underlying causes of challenging behavior
* Receive an in-depth exposure to the assessment, planning and
intervention components of the CPS model
* Practice prioritizing, planning and achieving a consensus using
the three Plans of the CPS model
* Learn how to solve problems and train skills using the
Collaborative Problem Solving process
* Practice drilling down to identify specific triggers / unmet
expectations.
ADDITIONAL TOPICS INCLUDE:
* Strategies for when a child refuses or has difficulty expressing
his/ her concern
* Dealing with common resistances to the approach.
* What neuroscience tells us about the advantages of relational,
experiential skills training.
* Understanding how CPS operationalizes trauma-informed care.
* Opportunities for continued learning and networking.
PREREQUISITE: A one-day THINK:Kids Introductory TRAINING - or - the
online THINK:Kids Introductory TRAINING: www.mghcme.org/thinkkids
[http://www.mghcme.org/thinkkids]. If you are a parent, attendance in
parent overview group led by a member of the THINK:Kids Certified
community will qualify as your prerequiste!
SCHEDULE DETAILS:
* WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5: 8:30am registration/breakfast, 9:00am-5:00pm
training
* THURSDAY, AUGUST 6: 9:00am-5:00pm
* FRIDAY, AUGUST 7: 9:00am-1:00pm
BREAKS & LUNCH: There will be two fifteen minute breaks on Day 1 and
Day 2 in addition to a one hour lunch on both days (lunch will be on
your own). On Day 3 there will be a fifteen minute morning break.
Light breakfast will be served all three days.
CEUs Accreditations:
EDUCATORS: We are approved by the Massachusetts Department of
Elementary and Secondary Education for 16 PDPs.
PSYCHOLOGISTS: An application for psychologist continuing education
credits has been submitted. Please contact US
at THINKKIDSTRAININGS@PARTNERS.ORG for the status of psychologist CE
credits.
LICENSED MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELORS: An application has been submitted
to the MMCEP for 16 continuing education credits.
SOCIAL WORKERS: An application has been submitted to the NASW
Collaborative of Boston College and Simmons College for 16 continuing
education credits.
PARENTS, NURSING, OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY, SPEECH THERAPY, EDUCATORS
OUTSIDE OF MASS./SOCIAL WORKERS/CLINICIANS & OTHER PROFESSIONALS
OUTSIDE THE US: A general certificate of attendance for 16 unites can
be provided to which you can submi to the corresponding professional
organization for consideration.
LOCATION DETAILS
TRAINING ADDRESS: PARTNERS HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATIVE CAMPUS -
399 REVOLUTION DRIVE SOMERVILLE, MA
ROOM BLOCK/HOTEL OPTIONS: _Details coming soon!_
CANCELLATION POLICY: Non-refundable. Substitutions are permitted.
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