Supporting Students in a Respectful and Collaborative Manner: A Discussion with Dr. Ross Greene

EPISODE 128
Supporting Students
in a Respectful and Collaborative Manner:
A Discussion with Dr. Ross Greene

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Show Notes

As a clinical psychologist, Dr. Ross Greene believes that many approaches that are used with students with challenging or concerning behaviors have taken the wrong approach to helping students learn and develop trust in their learning environments and others. As the founder of the Collaborative and Proactive Solutions Model, his goal is to change disciplinary practices to practices based on deeply understanding each child or student’s perspective, and helping them problem solve through difficult situations that they face. Barry and Dave explore with Dr. Greene’s how his approach support students in more effective and respectful ways.

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Dr. Ross Greene

Dr. Ross Greene is a clinical child psychologist who has been working with children and families for over 40 years. He is the author of several books on child behavior—including The Explosive Child, Lost at School, Lost & Found, and Raising Human Beings. Ross originated the evidence-based Collaborative & Proactive Solutions model of intervention.  He’s also the founder of the non-profit, “Lives in the Balance”. His influential work is widely known throughout the world.

Learn more on Dr. Greene’s website

…and Continue the Discussion

Do you have a book or podcast club? If so, you may use this discussion guide to facilitate a conversation about this episode.

1. Dr. Ross Greene is well known for his mantra, “Kids do well when they can”. What does he mean by this? Is this meaningful to you, and if so, can you relate it to your own experiences and your own work?

2. Ross developed the (CPS Model) to change practices that he believes are not effective for students with concerning behavioral patterns. What are the primary differences between the CPS model and approaches that have emerged out of behaviorally-oriented interventions?  What are he most significant differences in practices?

3. Ross states that most approaches that address issues of concern used for students “are too late”. What does he mean by this? Can you relate this to students you know, or to your own children?

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

Music

Matt Savage, courtesy of Savage Records

Matt Savage is an autistic jazz musician, composer, and bandleader. Matt has collaborated with jazz greats like Chick Corea, the Ellington All Stars, Chaka Khan, Wynton Marsalis, Bobby Watson, Clark Terry, Jimmy Heath, Jason Moran, Arturo O’Farrill, John Pizzarelli, Joshua Redman, Terri Lyne Carrington, Jon Faddis, Jerry Bergonzi. Donny McCaslin, and more. He has recorded more than a dozen records and graciously contributes the music for Uniquely Human.

Production and Sound Design

ELEVATEDSTUDIO

Uniquely Human: The Podcast is produced, engineered, and edited by Elevated Studio in Denver, Colorado. Owned and operated by co-host Dave Finch, Elevated Studio produces digital media assets and content strategies for the electronics, entertainment, and lifestyle industries.