CPS Open-Membership Plan B Wednesday!

Build a Better Plan B Drop-In Group!!

Plan B Monday is an ongoing open-membership group from Noon to 1:00 PM for parents wanting to fine-tune and troubleshoot their Collaborative Problem Solving skills!

Parents can attend for an introduction to Collaborative Problem Solving, to fine-tune the Plan B process, as a refresher or reminder of CPS principles, or as a helpful addition to families receiving ongoing therapeutic services.

Who can attend?

• Parents or professionals who want to practice CPS.

Link to the calendar at Collaborative Parent: CLICK HERE!


What is the cost? There is no cost to participants. The group is grant-funded or, alternately, billed to Medicaid.

How do I sign up? No need to sign up! Stop by The Child Center at noon and check in at the front desk. If you would like to contact us in advance, call 541-726-1465 and ask to speak with Emily Mosteller. 
3995 Marcola Rd • Springfield, OR 97477 • 541-726-1465 

What if I cannot make it in person? Anyone can attend remotely with an internet connection to a computer, tablet or phone. On the calendar at CollaborativeParent.org, click on "Web: Drop-in Group" and follow the instructions to connect to the group. 


What should I bring? Bring a brown-bag lunch if you would like. Any materials for the group will be provided.

Is there childcare for this group? We will not be staffed to provide childcare. If you have childcare needs, we may be able to accommodate if arrangements are made 1 week in advance.

What is Collaborative Problem Solving? CLICK HERE! for a brief summary.

Are there other groups Scheduled? CLICK HERE! for a schedule of upcoming groups.

What is The Child Center? CLICK HERE! to go to The Child Center’s site.

Take Me Back to Collaborative Parent

Welcome to Fall!

Group Starting the 25th is Full!

Wow!

Just got back from vacation to find our signup list for the group starting on the 25th is full, full, full! We have 15 families signed up with 10 on the waiting list... and 2 families signed up for the next session! I am amazed over and over again at the number of people in our community who are interested, sign up, and come back for level 2.

Again: Wow!

I think Rick, Corey and I need to get another group scheduled! Watch this blog for information about the next session or sign up for updates here, or, at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/collaborativeproblemsolving/  We will also be forming an ongoing group during the daytime for both novice and experienced CPSers... Stay tuned for more information!

Mark

Week 5 Review

                                                                Week 5 of 5

Week five of the Living Better with Challenging Children Collaborative Problem Solving Parent Group offers parents practice with Plan B.

If you are reading this as a therapist, teacher, or other professional working with a child or family, background knowledge of the model is recommended.

Week 5 Practice:

The group practices Plan B by participating in role plays. Each participant role-played as a child, an adult and a Plan B Coach. 

Week 5 Information:

No new information presented.

Plan B in a Nutshell (again...)

Step 1.  Empathy/ Reassurance

             Drilling down to find the concerns.

“What's Up” + Empathy Statements

Step 2.  Define the Problem

 Putting both concerns on the table

“I hear you are upset about____ and I am concerned that______.”

Step 3.  Invitation

 Child generates solutions, becomes part of process.

“Let's work on this.” / “Do you have any ideas?”

 “That's an idea.”

 Is it doable? Does it meet both our concerns?

 ”Let's give this a try!”

Week 5 Homework:

Go forth and use Plan B!

Week 5 Handouts:

Week 4 Review

         Week 4 of 8

Week four of the Living Better with Challenging Children Collaborative Problem Solving Parent Group offers parents practice with Plan B.

If you are reading this as a therapist, teacher, or other professional working with a child or family, background knowledge of the model is recommended.

Week 4 Practice:

The group identified missing Plan B ingredients in several vignettes and practiced Plan B by participating in 3 role plays. Each participant role-played as a child and an adult. 

Week 4 Information:

No new information presented.

Plan B in a Nutshell

Step 1.  Empathy/ Reassurance

             Drilling down to find the concerns.

“What's Up” + Empathy Statements

Step 2.  Define the Problem

 Putting both concerns on the table

“I hear you are upset about____ and I am concerned that______.”

Step 3.  Invitation

 Child generates solutions, becomes part of process.

“Let's work on this.” / “Do you have any ideas?”

 “That's an idea.”

 Is it doable? Does it meet both our concerns?

 ”Let's give this a try!”

Week 4 Homework:

Try more pro-active Plan B with your child

Read chapters 10 and 11

Week 4 Handouts:

No additional handouts

TCC Newsletter Featuring CPS Groups

Below is a link to the Spring 2011 Newsletter from The Child Center with a feature story about Collaborative Problem Solving Parent Groups! Take a peek! There is information in the article about upcoming groups as well...

Link to The Child Center Spring 2011 Newsletter