Workshop Presentation:
Introduction to Collaborative Problem Solving
The CPS approach provides a way of understanding and helping those who struggle with behavioral challenges. Challenging behavior is thought of as willful and goal oriented which has led to approaches that focus on motivating better behavior using reward and punishment programs. If you’ve tried these strategies and they haven’t worked, this training is for you!
Research over the past 30 years demonstrates that for the majority of these people, their challenges result from a lack of crucial thinking skills when it comes to things like problem solving, frustration tolerance and flexibility. This often happens as a result of high levels of stress or Trauma. The CPS approach, therefore, focuses on helping others teach the skills while resolving the chronic problems that tend to precipitate the challenging behavior.
Bio:
Asked to describe herself, she would say “I am just Shannon” and those who know her tend to agree, she is one of a kind. Shannon has a huge heart for all and believes in the Collaborative Problem Solving©️philosophy that “People do well when they can” and if we can’t it’s because we have some unmet needs, things that we’re still learning and need some support.
Shannon knows we are full of diverseabilities and that we THRIVE when we have the opportunity to “soar with our strengths and manage our weaknesses” with compassionate supports. Although she believes what has truly made her who she is today are the amazing opportunities she has had to raise two spunky youth and the gift of knowing and walking beside so many incredible youth and their families in her professional life.
Professionally, Shannon holds a Masters in Child Development and Early Childhood Special Education, she is a Licensed Special Education Teacher in Oregon ages birth – Grade 8.
Shannon has taught for 20 years, she was a founder of Wyldwoodz Resource Center, Oregon Family Support Network Regional Director, is Certified Peer Support Specialist and Trainer. She offers training on various topics that foster resiliency and she is a Think:Kids Collaborative Problem Solving©️Certified Trainer.