Conflict is an inevitable feature of any environment in which multiple people with different histories, values, communication styles, and professional roles must coordinate their behavior toward shared goals. ABA clinical settings generate specific conflict types with recognizable patterns: disagreements between BCBAs and RBTs about implementation, tensions between clinical recommendations and family preferences, disputes among team members about case conceptualization, and collisions between the demands of clinical work and administrative expectations.
Provider: BehaviorLive — via The ABA Collective
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Join Free →To provide the most effective therapy for our clients, we must focus on productive ways to manage conflict. This presentation provides effective strategies for BCBAs to navigate common issues. Emphasizing communication, empathy, and assertiveness, the presentation offers practical tools and approaches for managing disagreements, enhancing team collaboration, and maintaining a positive therapeutic environment.
| Certification Body | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|
| BACB® | 1 | Supervision |
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