Collaborative & Proactive Solutions (CPS)
Moving from Power and Control to Collaboration and Problem Solving
Facilitator: Dr. Ross Greene, originator of CPS
Location: Calgary, Alberta
~ Best Western Premier - 1316 33 St NE - Calgary ~
Do you work with children who present with:
Explosive or risk-taking behaviors?
Withdrawal, shutdown, or internalizing behaviours?
Self-harm or risk to self or others?
Mental health challenges?
Challenges in the classroom, including issues of noncompliance?
Join Dr. Ross Greene, renowned author and originator of Collaborative and Proactive Solutions (CPS), to learn a practical, evidence-based approach to collaborate, solve problems, and strengthen relationships with the children you support.
This in-depth full-day in person training offers you effective tools and strategies to work with even the most challenging children, utilizing a collaborative, trauma-informed approach that helps to build their regulation, connection, and problem-solving skills.
The training runs from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm on Friday May 14, 2027.
In a supportive and interactive atmosphere you will learn:
The key principles of the Collaborative & Proactive Solutions (CPS) model.
How lagging skills and unsolved problems contribute to challenging behaviours.
Proactive strategies to prevent escalation and reduce conflict.
How to differentiate and when to use Plans A, B, and C effectively.
Join us for this incredible training opportunity!
Ticket Pricing
Early Bird Until November 1, 2026
Early Bird: 269.00
Regular: $289.00
Must be a group of 3 - 6 people
Please have your group “lead” email to confirm the names of group members
Early Bird: 259.00
Regular: $279.00
Must meet 7 person minimum
Please have your group “lead” email to confirm the names of group members
Regular: $249.00
Email info@heathergood.ca to confirm full-time student status or community partners (APTA)
Note: Fees do not include applicable taxes (5% GST); this will be added at checkout.
Groups: Please have your coordinator email info@heathergood.ca with your name for group registrations. Groups are required to submit registrations within 48 hours of each other to qualify for the group rate. Please choose the appropriate ‘Group Rate’ link above for the discounted rate.
If you require an exception to this policy related to the payment window, please email info@heathergood.ca.
Terms and Conditions: No refunds. If you cannot attend, registrations can be transferred by emailing info@heathergood.ca no later than 72 hours before the event, indicating the name of the person to whom you are transferring your registration.
Students must be registered in a full-time program to qualify for the student price discount.
Meet Dr. Ross Greene
Author of The Explosive Child
Ross W. Greene, Ph.D. is the originator of Collaborative & Proactive Solutions (CPS), as described in his influential books The Explosive Child, Lost at School, Lost & Found, Raising Human Beings, and The Kids Who Aren’t Okay: The Urgent Case for Reimagining Support, Belonging, and Hope in Schools (February 2026). He also developed and executive produced the documentary film, The Kids We Lose, released in 2018.
Dr. Greene served on the faculty at Harvard Medical School for over 20 years, and is now Founding Director of the non-profit Lives in the Balance, which aims to disseminate the CPS model and support caregivers through a vast array of free web-based resources; advocate on behalf of kids with concerning behaviours and their caregivers; and advocate for systemic changes to encourage the use of non-punitive, non-exclusionary interventions.
He is currently adjunct Professor in the Department of Psychology at Virginia Tech and adjunct Professor in the Faculty of Science at University of Technology Sydney in Australia. Dr. Greene’s research has been funded by the Stanley Research Institute, the National Institutes of Mental Health, the U.S. Department of Education, and the Maine Juvenile Justice Advisory Group.
He lectures and consults extensively to families, general and special education schools, inpatient psychiatry units, and residential and juvenile detention facilities around the world.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is this workshop for?
A: This workshop is designed for professionals working with children and youth experiencing behavioural, social, emotional, and mental health challenges. Participants may include paediatricians, educators, school and system leaders, counsellors, psychologists, social workers, mental health professionals, child and youth care workers, healthcare providers, and community or residential support staff.
The workshop is relevant across school, clinical, community, inpatient, residential, and juvenile justice settings.
Q: Is this workshop for new or seasoned professionals?
A: Both new and seasoned professionals are welcome.
Q: What will I learn in the workshop?
A: By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
Understand the core principles of the Collaborative & Proactive Solutions (CPS) model for supporting children and youth with challenging behaviour.
Recognize how lagging skills and unsolved problems contribute to behavioural challenges and difficulty managing frustration.
Identify triggers and use proactive strategies to address problems before behaviours escalate.
Differentiate between Plans A, B, and C and understand the purpose and impact of each approach.
Use collaborative conversations to reduce conflict, address roadblocks, and build problem-solving skills.
Apply trauma-informed, relationship-based strategies that improve connection, regulation, and outcomes for kids and youth.
Q: How long is the workshop?
A: This comprehensive training is ONE day in length, however, if you are interested in joining us for a three hour complex case consultation session the next day (Saturday), please email info@heathergood.ca to express your interest.
Fees for the additional session will be determined based on participant interest. If you have a facility where you would like to host this consultation, please contact Heather.
Q: Is lunch included?
A: No, lunch is not included. We will provide coffee, tea, water and a light snack for morning and afternoon breaks. The lunch will be approximately one hour.
Q: Will you provide certificates of attendance?
A: Yes, they will be emailed to you after completing the workshop.
Q: Is there parking nearby?
A: The venue is currently being confirmed; we will update you on this.
