Recognizing Power Dynamics – In Person Training

Overview:

As caregivers, we are in a close and complicated relationship with the individuals we support. We are asked to ensure certain levels of health and safety, while also giving the client the dignity of personhood and autonomy. This complicated relationship can be wrought with disagreements that may lead to power struggles and attempts to control the situation.

This session will help you:

• recognize the power dynamic between a person and their support provider
• consider the nature of the relationship
• identify the intentional and unintentional ways we as support providers and caregivers may exert power and control
• and how we can avoid or de-escalate power struggles

 

Register Here  $30

Training check in begins at 8:45 am.

Please notify Training & Consultation – comm.training@waisman.wisc.edu –  if you are unable to attend. Cancellations made after 5:00PM the day prior to the training will be charged the full registration fee.

About the Presenter:

Amanda Pandl is a Behavioral Consultant with Community TIES. She completed her undergrad at UW-Madison where she studied Psychology and Educational Services. After graduating, Amanda worked in clinics, schools, and homes supporting individuals with developmental disabilities. While she always had a love for learning about the brain, it was during this time that her passion for neurodiverse brains developed. Amanda went on to get her master’s degree in special education and behavior analysis from UW-Whitewater, while obtaining her BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst). Shortly after graduating, she joined Community TIES where she has been since Fall 2022. Outside of work, Amanda loves to play/watch sports, read fantasy books, and hunt down the best burger in Madison. This training meets the continuing education requirements for social workers as prescribed by the WI Department of Regulation and Licensing.