Collaborative & Proactive Solutions (CPS) Approach

The Collaborative & Proactive Solutions (CPS) approach is a family-based program for children and adolescents who have trouble regulating their emotions, or act in ways that are defiant or aggressive.

Developed by Dr. Ross Greene, CPS is an evidence-based, trauma-informed, neurodiversity affirming model of care that helps caregivers focus on identifying the problems that are causing concerning behaviors in kids and solving those problems collaboratively and proactively. Research shows that the CPS model helps with:

Anger and meltdowns
School discipline problems including frequent detentions and suspensions
Aggressive behaviors
Defiance
Improved family relationships
Improved communication
Improved empathy

The CPS model is trauma-informed, transdiagnostic, and transcultural.

Morgan Black, Ceara Mendoza, Sarah Seebold, Katie Wells, Christy Scolaro and Dr. Quinn are trained in the CPS approach.