Empathy in Action: Using Dr. Ross Greene’s Collaborative Proactive Solutions Model with Neurodiverse Kids | Ep. 15

In this episode, host Brooke introduces Ms. Hopkins, an experienced clinical social worker and Director of Learning Resources at Dr. Ross Greene's nonprofit Lives in the Balance. They discuss the Collaborative and Proactive Solutions (CPS) model, which focuses on understanding and solving the underlying problems causing concerning behaviors in children. The conversation emphasizes the importance of empathy, partnership, and proactively solving problems to build self-awareness and self-regulation. They further explain the different plans (A, B, C) for dealing with unmet expectations and highlight various resources available for parents, including free online materials, training sessions, and Dr. Greene's books. The episode showcases practical strategies and the importance of involving both verbal and non-verbal children in problem-solving collaboratively.00:00 Empathy and Understanding in Parenting01:32 Introduction to the Episode02:56 Meet Ms. Hopkins: Expert in Challenging Behaviors04:37 Understanding Collaborative and Proactive Solutions (CPS)07:56 Behavior as Communication: The Upstream Model10:30 Empowering Parents and Children12:44 The Importance of Collaboration in Problem Solving17:06 Identifying Skills and Unsolved Problems22:39 Collaborating with Verbal and Non-Verbal Children26:23 Challenges of Communicating with Kids28:07 Offering Choices and Using Visuals29:48 Building Trusting Relationships32:46 The Collaborative and Proactive Solutions Model35:50 Plan B and Other Parenting Strategies43:42 Supporting Non-Speaking Children45:53 Resources and Final ThoughtsResourcesPlan B Cheat: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qsFYXEv1j9jgEH_9S6FvXlUX810tZ2ls/view?usp=drive_linkDrilling Cheat: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uDg5Jsm1UbfiYXkKQwBhBcmD3Yw6cto1/view?usp=drive_linkDr. Greene’s BooksThe Explosive Child Lost at SchoolRaising Human Beings:Creating a Collaborative Partnership with Your ChildConnect with Finding Hope on the Spectrum:Email: [email protected]: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574918739411Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brooke-wagner-4819233a/Instagram: @findinghopeonthespectrumTikTok: FindinghopeonthespectrumGuest Contact: https://livesinthebalance.org/Lost & Found: Unlocking Collaboration and Compassion to Help Our Most Vulnerable, Misunderstood Students