Dr. Ross Greene's "The Explosive Child" introduces the Collaborative & Proactive Solutions (CPS) model, which treats challenging behavior as a result of lagging skills rather than intentional defiance. The approach advocates for identifying unsolved problems and using a three-step process—empathy, defining concerns, and invitation—to collaboratively solve issues. For further implementation tools, you can find videos and guides on the Lives in the Balance website, a non-profit founded by Dr. Greene. The CPS Model

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The Explosive Child: A New Approach For Underst... Apr 2026

Dr. Ross Greene's "The Explosive Child" introduces the Collaborative & Proactive Solutions (CPS) model, which treats challenging behavior as a result of lagging skills rather than intentional defiance. The approach advocates for identifying unsolved problems and using a three-step process—empathy, defining concerns, and invitation—to collaboratively solve issues. For further implementation tools, you can find videos and guides on the Lives in the Balance website, a non-profit founded by Dr. Greene. The CPS Model