Parent Classes
As parents we can feel constant pressure around us and within ourselves to "get it right." Am I teaching them to be responsible enough through firm structure? Are they going to blame me when they age for all their problems? How do I balance my own needs and theirs so that I can be responsive in the way they need and not feel like I am losing my own sense of self? Maybe you've tried all the conventional parenting approaches and nothing seems to work and you can't catch a break from the frustration of their behavior and exhaustion of dealing with it. Utilizing Collaborative Problem Solving ® strategies caregivers can learn how to see improvements in their child's behavior while maintaining or developing a strong relationship and helping their child advance their skills in flexibility, problem solving, and frustration tolerance.
Collaborative Problem Solving ®
I have been certified in CPS since 2017. The Collaborative Problem Solving® approach, owned and developed by Think:Kids (www.thinkkids.org) in the Department of Psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital, starts with the philosophy that all kids want to do well and will do well if they can- that kids lack skill, not will. This evidenced based approach developed at Massachusetts General Hospital is a big shift when it comes to understanding your child's challenging behavior and what to do about it. CPS is proven to reduce challenging behaviors, increase compliance, improve family relationships, and help your child build the skills they lack. Caregivers will learn how to partner with their child to identify the triggers for their behaviors and work together to produce a game plan for how to handle problems before they happen. If you are interested in learning how to utilize this approach in your family, please complete an inquiry through my website to express interest in joining our virtual group parent classes. Classes are offered throughout the year and each session includes 6 weeks of classes in which participants meet weekly for 90 minutes. The curriculum can also be provided through private coaching to families.
Adapted from Think:Kids (www.thinkkids.org) at Massachusetts General Hospital.