S1E8- Dr. Stuart Ablon: Collaborative Problem Solving

When you’re in an argument, do you tend to fight? Flee? Shut down? In this conversation, Dr. Stuart Ablon presents a secret third option—Collaborative Problem Solving. He talks us through the many valuable applications of this approach, from parenting to classrooms to the workplace. And he explains his philosophy that people do well if they can. Don’t miss Dr. Ablons tips and tricks for communicating more effectively and productively with the people in your life! J. Stuart Ablon, Ph.D. is an award-winning psychologist, Associate Professor and Thomas G. Stemberg Endowed Chair at Harvard Medical School. He is the Founding Director of Think:Kids at Massachusetts General Hospital's Department of Psychiatry. He focuses on transforming our understanding and response to challenging behavior. An award-winning psychologist and Associate Professor at Harvard Medical School, he has authored four books, including Changeable, which was selected by notable figures for the Next Big Idea Club. Dr. Ablon speaks globally at conferences like SXSW and TedX, promoting a practical approach to understanding and addressing behavioral challenges while fostering mental health skills.

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