This chapter emphasizes the importance of proactive strategies for maintaining safety during tense moments with children. It critiques traditional crisis management approaches, advocating instead for early identification and resolution of potential conflicts to prevent explosive situations.
Children who are quick to anger and lash out may be labeled oppositional or defiant. Ross Greene, Ph.D., introduces his Collaborative & Proactive Solutions (CPS) model, which empowers caregivers to rethink challenging behaviors as frustration responses.
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