Collaborative & Proactive Solutions (CPS) is the non-punitive, non-adversarial, trauma-informed model of care originated by Dr. Ross Greene and described in his various books, including The Explosive Child, Lost at School, Lost & Found, and Raising Human Beings. The CPS model is recognized as an empirically-supported, evidence-based treatment by the California Evidence-Based Clearinghouse for Child Welfare (CEBC). The premise of the model is that challenging behavior occurs when the expectations being placed on a child exceed the child’s capacity to respond adaptively, and that some children are lacking the skills to handle certain demands and expectations. CPS focuses on identifying these skills and the expectations he or she is having difficulty meeting. These skills and expectations are together identified in the model as “unresolved problems”. The goal of CPS is to help children and caregivers resolve those problems in a collaborative and proactive manner, rather than through traditional rewards and punishments. The collaborative and proactive model reduces challenging behaviors, enhances relationships and improves communication, while helping children learn skills like empathy, conflict resolution, and perspective taking. For more information about Collaborative and Proactive Solutions, please see this list of FAQ’s and the Walking Tour for Educators. Please note that the videos will not play on Chrome.