Essential Foundations Collaborative Problem Solving® Training

The Hero Makers will offer an in-person Essential Foundations Collaborative Problem Solving® Training on January 15-16, 2026, at the Redmond Library. The two-day event is designed for parents, caregivers, educators, and professionals who support children and young people with challenging behavior.

An early bird rate of $350 is available through December 15, 2025 (regular price: $375).

Led by Certified Collaborative Problem Solving® Trainers Shannon Pugerude, M.Ed., and Jules Rice, PSS Mental Health, the training introduces a neuroscience-based model that reframes challenging behavior as a skills-lag – not a motivation problem. The CPS approach, developed at Massachusetts General Hospital, helps adults move away from power struggles and toward problem-solving, flexibility-building, and collaboration.

Training Details
What: Essential Foundations (In-Person) Collaborative Problem Solving® Training
When: Thursday, January 15, 2026: 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Friday, January 16, 2026: 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Where: Redmond Library, 827 SW Deschutes Ave., Redmond, Oregon 97756
Format: In-person, two full days
Cost: $350 early bird (through December 15, 2025); $375 after early bird deadline
Food: Participants are asked to bring their own snacks and drinks; there will be a
1-hour lunch break each day.
Registration: CLICK HERE

About The Hero Makers

Based in Bend, Oregon, The Hero Makers is a trauma-informed organization providing Collaborative Problem Solving® training and coaching across Oregon and beyond. Co-founded in 2020 by Shannon Pugerude, M.Ed., and Jules Rice, PSS Mental Health, the organization supports families and systems in building calmer, more connected environments for kids and young people.