The Collaborative and Proactive Solutions Model (CPS) is a research-based approach to addressing challenging behaviors in children. Is the Collaborative and Proactive Solutions Model Right for Your Family?
CPS helps caregivers of the child with challenging behaviors – like parents and teachers. They can all work together to identify and address the underlying causes of behavior problems, rather than simply focusing on the symptoms (the behaviors).
CPS reduces challenging behaviors in children, including aggression, defiance, and non-compliance. It also improves parent-child relationships and school adjustment. Dr. Ross Greene created the CPS model and his website offers tons of free resources to learn the model.
CPS is based on the idea that all behavior is communication. When children engage in challenging behaviors, they are trying to communicate something to their parents, teachers, and peers. CPS helps parents and teachers to understand what children are trying to communicate, and to develop strategies for responding to their needs in a positive way.
Here are some of the benefits of CPS:
- Reduces challenging behaviors: CPS reduces challenging behaviors in children, including aggression, defiance, and non-compliance.
- Improves parent-child relationships: CPS can help parents and children to communicate more effectively, which can improve their relationship.
- Improves school adjustment: CPS can help children to adjust to school more easily, which can improve their academic performance.
- Empowers parents and teachers: CPS gives parents and teachers the tools and resources they need to address challenging behaviors in children.
- Is a flexible model: CPS meets the needs of individual children and families.
If you are concerned about your child’s behavior, CPS may be a good option for you. Call us to learn more about CPS and to see if it’s the right fit for your family. If you’d like to find out how we can help, call/text Asheville Family Counseling at 828-761-3149. We’ll set up a completely free, 15-minute exploratory session.