Advanced Training: Understanding and Helping Behaviorally Challenging Kids – Collaborative & Proactive Solutions

Presented by Ross Greene, Ph.D.

Wednesday, April 27, 2016 – Thursday, April 28, 2016  |  Langley, bc

Date & Location

ADVANCED TRAINING  |  TWO-DAY INTENSIVE

The 2 day intensive training provides participants with the opportunity to study key facets of solving problems collaboratively, including coverage and practice in specific areas of implementation in school and clinical settings. Because exposure to this model may vary amongst participants, some time will be devoted to reviewing and ensuring familiarity with the basic elements of the model but the training is conducted in a manner that provides maximum opportunities for questions, interactions, practice and discussion.

Dear Prospective Participant,
I was thrilled when Jack Hirose offered me the opportunity to do a two day intensive training session in Langley in April 2016. The 2 Day Intensive is such a great way for educators and mental health professionals to get greater exposure to and practice in my approach to understanding and helping behaviorally challenging kids. My model has evolved and been refined over the past five years, so this advanced training offers a great way to stay abreast of the updates as well. The intensive format provides lots of opportunity for discussion, questions, and really exploring the more nuanced aspects of the model. The trainings makes extensive use of videotaped examples of key facets of Solving Problems Collaboratively, and are conducted in a manner that provides maximum opportunities for questions, practice, interaction, and discussion.
If you have been using the model – whether in your school, facility, or clinical practice – I do hope you’ll join me in April. I’ll do everything I can to make this an informative and enriching learning opportunity.
I look forward to seeing you!
Ross W. Greene, Ph.D.

The 2 Day Intensive Provides In-Depth Coverage of:

• Identification of lagging skills and unsolved Problems using the ALSUP
• Providing a case formulation
• Prioritizing unsolved problems
• Use of the Plans framework Skilled “drilling for info” to clarify concerns
• Dealing with roadblocks commonly encountered in implementation
• What to do with kids who “won’t talk”
• Strategies for “getting people on board” and “getting over the hump”
• The sequence and process of change

Who Should Attend

Education and Clinical Professionals: All education and mental health or healthcare professionals who work with children or youth including, but not limited to K–12 Classroom Teachers, School Counsellors, Learning Assistance/Resource Teachers, School Administrators, School Paraprofessionals including Special Education Assistants, Classroom Assistants and Childcare Workers • All other professionals who support behavioural challenges and complex learning needs including but not limited to: Nurses, Social Workers, Psychologists, Clinical Counsellors, Family Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech Language Pathologists, Addiction Counsellors, Youth Workers, Mental Health Workers, Probation Officers and Community Police Officers.

Agenda

Day 1

Segment 1: Overview of Key Themes and Assessment of Lagging Skills and Unsolved Problems (ALSUP)

Segment 2: Video of ALSUP Being Used

Lunch

Segment 3:  Practice and Feedback on Using the ALSUP

Segment 4:  The Plans and Plan B

Day 2

Segment 1:  Video of Plan B and Discussion

Segment 2:  Video of Plan B and Discussion

Lunch

Segment 3:  Video of Plan B and Discussion

Segment 4:  Video and Discussion of Plan B with Special Populations

Learning Objectives

Identification of lagging skills and unsolved Problems using the ALSUP

Providing a case formulation

Prioritizing unsolved problems

Use of the Plans framework Skilled “drilling for info” to clarify concerns

Dealing with roadblocks commonly encountered in implementation

What to do with kids who “won’t talk”

Strategies for “getting people on board” and “getting over the hump”

The sequence and process of change

Your Presenter

Ross Greene, Ph.D.

Ross W. Greene, Ph.D., is the originator of the Collaborative Problem Solving approach (now known as Collaborative & Proactive Solutions), as described in his influential books The Explosive Child and Lost at School.  Having served on the teaching faculty at Harvard Medical School for over 20 years, he is currently adjunct associate professor in the Department of Psychology at Virginia Tech and Director of the non-profit Lives in the Balance (www.livesinthebalance.org), which provides free, web-based resources on his model and advocates on behalf of behaviorally challenging kids and their parents, teachers, and other caregivers.  He lectures widely throughout the world and lives in Portland, Maine, with his wife and two kids.

Testimonials

“The world is a better place because of your efforts to bring understanding to behaviourally challenged children. Thank you.”
-Edmonton, AB | April 14 – 16, 2014

“Amazing presentation and speaker! Best training I’ve been to since Grad School!”
-Oakville, ON | May 28 – 30, 2014

“Ross’s work is so excellent and so helpful. He always helps me to be a better psychologist for people with unsolved problems.”
-Dr. Allan | Oakville, ON | May 28 – 30, 2014

 

“Dr. Greene’s philosophy has hugely impacted my practices.”
-Lisa Bellireau | Edmonton, AB | April 14 – 16, 2014

“I found the three day training to be exceptional. Dr. Greene has given me a great deal to think about and put into practice. Thank you for varying the content and providing a pace that would allow reflection.”
-Edmonton, AB | April 14 – 16, 2014

“Very engaging speaker to bring clarity to complex issues.”
-Edmonton, AB | April 14 – 16, 2014

 

“Ross Greene is a phenomenal speaker. I could attend everything he would be presenting. He is amazing in content, presentation and interaction with the class. This subject will change my life with my wife and son.”
-Ross L | Edmonton, AB | April 14 – 16, 2014

 

“Amazing tone, pace and presence!”
-Oakville, ON | May 28 – 30, 2014

 

“My only regret is that my staff members are not here with me. This workshop was very informative. I thank you for sharing your knowledge.”
-Oakville, ON | May 28 – 30, 2014

 

“This was an incredible three days – I learned a lot about the program and even more about myself. I look forward to the opportunity to use this at my school.”
-Edmonton, AB | April 14 – 16, 2014

“Great course! For working with kids with disabilities (and their families), and also having my own child with challenging behavior – this model just makes sense!”
-Lindsay C (McMan Youth Family & Community)| Edmonton, AB | April 14 – 16, 2014

“Ross’ problem-solving approach is inspiring and refreshing. I felt like I was sitting in a room on the brink of a revolutionary movement of ideas for helping students solve their emotional problems.”
– Langley, BC | May 21, 2015

“Thank you! A common-sense approach that should be mandatory for every educator and teaching candidate! As well, every parent should use this approach to help develop well-adjusted children.”
– Scott Sieben, Principal | Langley, BC | May 21, 2015

 

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