Family & Caregiver Course  -Tuesdays, Jul 9th -Aug 13th@ 9:30AM-11:30AM-JAN

Family & Caregiver Course -Tuesdays, Jul 9th -Aug 13th@ 9:30AM-11:30AM-JAN

Collaborative Problem Solving® Parent Class

By Riverview Center for Growth, formerly Child Center

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Location

Online

About this event

Free & Web-Based for Oregon Parents!

All current classes are offered via Zoom and generously funded by the Oregon Health Authority.

Classes are facilitated by expert local Oregon trainers certified by Think:Kids

• Learn the Collaborative Problem Solving® approach & effective ways to reduce conflict

• Build skills & confidence in using the CPS approach

• Network & share information about community resources

• Develop new understanding of challenging behavior & learn new ways to help your child

• Rethink conventional approaches to behavioral difficulties and strengthen relationships

• Gain support from other parents, grandparents, foster parents, and caregivers

The CPS Approach

The Collaborative Problem Solving® approach is an evidence-based method to managing challenging behavior that promotes the understanding that challenging kids lack the skill - not the will - to behave; specifically, skills related to problem-solving, flexibility and frustration tolerance.

Unlike traditional models of discipline, the CPS approach avoids the use of power, control and motivational procedures and instead focuses on collaborating with the child/ youth/ young adult to solve the problems leading to challenging behavior and building the skills they need to succeed.

This class runs on Tuesday mornings from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM on the following dates:

7/9/2024 - First Class

7/16/2024

7/23/2024

7/30/2024

8/6/2024

8/13/2024- Last Class

Class Instructor:

Jan Urton is Family & Youth Program’s Family Support Partner in Yamhill County for the Wraparound Program, and she is a Think:Kids Certified Trainer in Collaborative Problem Solving. Jan is the adoptive parent of 3 grown children and 2 grandchildren. She also is a retired classroom teacher and former Peace Corps Volunteer, so has experience with a variety of families.

Disclaimer:

This facilitator is CPS Certified and receives ongoing supervision from Think:Kids. This class is independent of, and has no direct affiliation with Think:Kids or Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH). Information shared by the facilitator reflects their best understanding of the CPS approach.

Think:Kids is a program in the Department of Psychiatry at MGH.

Frequently asked questions

Can we get a certificate to show completion or participation of class?

Yes! We offer certificates for participants who have attended 6 of 8 classes for 8 week classes (or 4 of 6 classes for 6 week classes).

When will I get my course material?

Course material is a workbook that we mail to you after the first class once you have completed your registration and AIMs form. If you need help finding this form reach out to CPS@riverviewgrowth.org

If I miss a class can I make it up?

Yes, we do offer a make up video if you miss the first two weeks. After week two we recommend you reach out to your trainer to review missed class information.

Can I have my information about my class attendance and certificate sent to my DHS caseworker?

We can provide this information if you complete a Release of Information (or ROI) requesting this information is allowed to be provided to a third party of your choice. Let us know and we can provide this form.