Shannon- Collaborative Problem Solving Parent Class PM - OHA

2150 Northeast Studio Road,Bend OR 97701

16 February, 2023

Description

Free & Web-Based! 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 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 from 5:30PM to 7:30PM each Thursday, on the following dates: 2/19/23 - First Class 2/23/232 3/2/23 3/9/23 3/16/23 3/23/23 3/30/23 - Spring Break (No Class) 4/6/23 4/13/23- Last Class Class Instructor: Shannon Pugerude, M.Ed Shannon has had the privilege of raising three creative, fun and spunky kids and knowing and walking beside so many incredible youth and their families in her career. She has a huge heart for all and believes in the Collaborative Problem Solving® philosophy that “we all do well when we can." Shannon holds a Masters in Child Development and Early Childhood Special Education, , she has taught Special Education ages birth - Grade 8 for 20 years. She was a co-founder of Wyldwoodz Resource Center, Oregon Family Support Network Regional Director and Certified Peer Support Specialist and Trainer. She offers trainings on various topics surrounding Trauma Informed Care & Resilience building practices and supports for families and professionals, she is a certified trainer for both Think:Kids©️ Collaborative Problem Solving® & Make Parenting a Pleasure Certified Trainer. 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.