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The Lives in the Balance Podcast

Lives in the Balance
Collaborative & Proactive Solutions
Mental Health
Coping Strategies
Behavioral Issues In Children
Crisis Prevention
De-Escalation Techniques
Child Development
Parenting Strategies
School Interventions
Education
Parenting
Lives In the Balance
School Safety
Behavioral Challenges
Developmental Variability
Restraint and Seclusion
Collaboration
Neurodiversity
Autism
Neurodivergent Community

Lives in the Balance is a non-profit organization devoted to ensuring that all kids are understood and treated in ways that are compassionate, effective, non-punitive, non-adversarial, proactive, and collaborative. We provide vast resources and training on Collaborative & Proactive Solutions, an evidence-based model of care originated by our founding director, Dr. Ross Greene, and support grass-ro... more

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Latest Episodes

Our new host Ben Jones, Director of Legal & Policy Initiatives, explores the issue of Preschool Pushout. Every year, our youngest learners are pushed out of early childhood education settings through formal expulsions, but much more commonly, they ar... more

In this episode of the CPS Podcast, Dr. Ross Greene and Ben Jones discuss the upcoming Children's Mental Health Advocacy Conference, the current issues in children's mental health advocacy, and the opportunities for community involvement. They highli... more

Check out the May 2025 episode of the CPS Podcast - Are the Kids OK? Dr. Ross Greene and Dr. Nirav Shaw explore the question “Are the kids ok?” by unpacking the rising stressors kids face in a rapidly changing world, from social media and school shoo... more

This episode dives into the Collaborative & Proactive Solutions Ireland Demonstration Project, which has been making waves across children's disability services in Ireland. Toby Sachsenmaier shares how a grassroots start among a few healthcare profes... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Walter S. Gilliam
Executive Director, Buffett Early Childhood Institute; professor
Buffett Early Childhood Institute, University of Nebraska
Episode: Preschool Pushout
Alejandra Jaramillo
Parent sharing a firsthand experience
Parent, DC preschool community
Episode: Preschool Pushout
Dr. Shantel Meek
Executive Director, Children's Equity Project; Professor of Practice
Arizona State University
Episode: Preschool Pushout
Toby Sachsenmaier
Leader of the CPS Ireland Demonstration Project
Episode: CPS with Adults and Kids with Disabilities: The Ireland Demonstration Project
Shani Mandel
Former BCBA and currently a CPS provider.
Lives in the Balance
Episode: The CPS Podcast: Is the New ABA Really New?
Cindy Andree-Bowen
BCBA with 22 years of experience specifically in autistic behavior analysis.
Episode: The CPS Podcast: Is the New ABA Really New?
Jenny Hunt
Published multidisciplinary researcher focusing on neurodiversity, known as Autistic Sighentist
Autistic Sighentist
Episode: Voices of the Neurodivergent Community

Hosts

Dr. Ross Greene
Originator of the Collaborative & Proactive Solutions model and author of multiple books focused on child behavior and mental health.
Kim Hopkins-Betts
Co-host and Director of Outreach at Lives in the Balance, supporting efforts to improve child advocacy and education.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 234 ratings
  • Too smug

    There are some good ideas here but it feels a bit cultish. Dr. Greene portrays his model as very collaborative, but he’s so dismissive of any other approaches. It’s ironic that he himself is so rigid and is such a heavy-handed salesman.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    D James
    United States3 years ago
  • Great info and way to learn about collaborative parenting solutions, in addition to or as an alternative to fully reading or listening to The Explosive Child.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    VileT
    3 years ago
  • Big fan of Ross Greene

    … but not a fan of the poor sound quality of this podcast. Surely someone could help them with this.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    LisaA68
    United States3 years ago
  • Sound quality ruins it :(

    Guys I really wanted you to love this!

    I attended a two day workshop with Ross greene a couple of weeks ago and he was so engaging and knowledgable so I was exciting to listen to the podcast. Unfortunately the quality of the sound is so bad I had to turn it off after a couple of minutes

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    jellydubsy
    Australia3 years ago
  • Love CPS but enjoy more solution examples

    I love Dr. Greene's approach, and though we are only in the early stages of using CPS with our explosive child after reading the book, we can already see it's transformational potential in our family.

    I have one constructive criticism of the podcast - when responding to emails from parents, Dr. Greene's answer often includes 'you haven't provided enough specific information about what this child's unsolved problem is', with advice then given to continue 'drilling' for information. I understan... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    teresa tl
    New Zealand3 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners frequently highlight the valuable content and practical advice provided, especially regarding parenting children with emotional and behavioral challenges.
Many reviews express frustration over the podcast's sound quality, wishing for better audio production to enhance the listening experience.
Positive feedback about the insights shared by Dr. Greene, emphasizing his knowledge and compassionate approach to parenting issues.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#236
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Talking Points

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What's the Problem with Plan C?
Q: My child struggles with keeping hands to himself, what should I do?
It's crucial to specify the context of the behavior and work collaboratively with the child to understand their feelings, while also offering alternative methods to interact positively with others.
What's the Problem with Plan C?
Q: How do I approach the school constructively regarding my son’s new behavior plan?
It's important to express that consequences are not solving the underlying problems and propose collaboration on a behavior plan that addresses the real issues versus placing punitive measures.
What's the Problem with Plan C?
Q: Do you have any resources for parents of explosive twins?
Addressing explosive behavior requires proactive engagement and focusing on manageable expectations, while using the Assessment of Skills and Unsolved Problems to identify what to prioritize with each child.
The CPS Podcast: Is the New ABA Really New?
Q: What have people been objecting to?
Some objections include indefinite therapy, targeting autistic traits for reduction, formatting for compliance, and a lack of focus on improving quality of life.
The CPS Podcast: Is the New ABA Really New?
Q: What is applied behavior analysis or what we'll be referring to as ABA?
Applied behavior analysis is based on the perspective that behavior is lawful, which means that behavior results from learning histories and interactions with the environment.

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Exploring significant issues surrounding children's mental health, behavior, and emotional well-being, episodes focus on topics such as the impact of societal changes, educational practices, and advocacy for better approaches to understanding behavioral challenges. Input from parents and professionals emphasizes the necessity of collaborative problem-solving through the Collaborative & Proactive Solutions (CPS) model, offering advice and insights for caregivers dealing with children facing social, emotional, and behavioral difficulties. Each episode typically features personal anecdotes and discussions to highlight real-world applications, while also addressing the systemic changes needed in education and mental health.

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2. Alejandra Jaramillo
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4. Toby Sachsenmaier
5. Shani Mandel
6. Cindy Andree-Bowen
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