Lives in the Balance

Lives in the Balance offers workshops and trainings on the Collaborative & Proactive Solutions (CPS) model for caregivers, schools, treatment facilities, educators, clinicians, physicians, and parents. It also offers Dr. Greene’s live, virtual 2-day training, on-demand two-day training, virtual annual conferences, free on-demand programming, consultation sessions for leadership and implementation teams, coaching for a core group of 3–6 staff, six-session “early adopters” training, certification trainings, and the Children’s Mental Health Advocacy Conference.

Programs

• Workshops and Trainings — Training options for caregivers, schools, treatment facilities, educators, clinicians, physicians, and parents on the Collaborative & Proactive Solutions (CPS) model.
• Dr. Greene’s live, virtual 2-day training — Offered several times every year.
• On-demand two-day training — Will be available again soon.
• Virtual annual conferences — Two virtual annual conferences are offered.
• Free on-demand programming — Free on-demand programming is offered.
• Consultation sessions for leadership/implementation teams — A Director of Training meets with the team to gauge understanding, assess readiness, and answer questions.
• Coaching for a core group of 3-6 staff — weekly or bi-weekly · Virtual coaching sessions of 60 minutes each.
• Six session “early adopters” training — Provides practice and feedback on the two key components of the CPS model.
• Certification trainings — Intensive virtual trainings for individual clinicians, educators, and other providers interested in becoming certified providers in the CPS model.
• Children’s Mental Health Advocacy Conference — Annual conference for families, advocates, and professionals.
• On-demand 2-Day Training on Collaborative & Proactive Solutions with Dr. Ross Greene — Available in the on-demand programming section.
• Infusing Collaborative & Proactive Solutions Into PBIS — Free on-demand programming.

At a glance

• Current session: Children’s Mental Health Advocacy Conference (Oct 21–Oct 22, 2026)

About the provider

Lives in the Balance is a values-driven 501(c)(3) 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. Training is available in English, Swedish, Danish, Finnish, Norwegian, and French. Some trainings require prior participation in Dr. Greene’s 2-day training, and certification trainings require weekly work samples and access to a sufficient number of kids and families or teachers.

Training is available in English, Swedish, Danish, Finnish, Norwegian, and French. Some trainings require prior participation in Dr. Greene’s 2-day training. Certification trainings require weekly work samples and access to a sufficient number of kids and families/teachers. The contact page lists 15 Main Street, Suite 200, Freeport, Maine 04032 and 207-210-6589.

Last updated October 17, 2026.