Workplace conflict in ABA settings is not rare or exceptional — it is a structural inevitability of clinical organizations that serve clients with complex behavioral needs, employ large teams with diverse communication styles and professional backgrounds, and operate under significant resource constraints and performance pressure. Maegan Howell's course on turning conflict into collaboration reframes the question from whether conflict will occur to how practitioners navigate it when it does, with outcomes that strengthen rather than damage the working relationships on which clinical quality depends.
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Join Free →Maegan Howell, M.A., LMHC, BCBA will be presenting on how to respond to conflict in the workplace in a way that results in stronger team relationships. Conflict in the professional setting can lead to reduced morale, negative health effects for team members, loss of productivity and profits, and ultimately turnover. Researchers estimate that 85% of employees experience workplace conflict and spend approximately three hours each week dealing with conflict. This results in an estimated impact of $359 billion annually in the U.S. However, conflict doesn't have to result in productivity loss, a drop in your team culture, or people leaving your organization. When managed intentionally and effectively, conflict can lead to growth and stronger team relationships. By the end of this presentation, attendees will be equipped to identify precursors to conflict, implement effective communication and responses when conflict does occur, and rebuild trust once conflict has been resolved.
| Certification Body | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|
| BACB® | 1 | Supervision |
Maegan Howell is passionate about using applied behavior analysis to improve the lives of others and help teams within organizations achieve their goals. She has worked in the field of ABA since 2011 and received her BCBA in 2014. Maegan is also licensed as a mental health counselor in the state of Florida and received her MBA from Oklahoma State University. Maegan has vast experience in using cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) when working with families and their children to improve behavior concerns, the family relationship, and overall quality of life. Maegan has served in a variety of leadership roles over the past ten years including regional clinical and operations director and currently as Vice President of Clinical Operations at ABS Kids.
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