Name: "Avoiding Power Struggles" - Managing behavior through connection and empathy
Start: 2026-10-21T14:45:00-0500
End: 2026-10-21T15:45:00-0500

"Avoiding Power Struggles" - Managing behavior through connection and empathy

Wednesday October 21, 2026 2:45pm - 3:45pm CDT

Suite 107 - Lower Level

All behavior is purposeful, meaningful, and communicative. In this hour, we will provide insight into the unmet needs which drive behavior while offering solutions for responding to disruptive or destructive behavior.

Key Takeaways: Share your calm. Focus on underlying need.

Speakers

David Sabotta

Clinical Training Specialist, Fernbrook Family Center

I am an LPCC with 8 years of experience as a therapist, 16 years in the field of mental health. My areas of expertise include neurodiversity, delinquent youth, and LBGT issues.

Sarah Trom

Director of Special Operations, Fernbrook Family Center

Sarah has been working mental health for 20 years across a variety of programs directly serving children, families, and adults. Sarah now works as an educator, trainer, and supervisor for staff across our agency.

Wednesday October 21, 2026 2:45pm - 3:45pm CDT
Suite 107 - Lower Level 30 Civic Center Dr SE, Rochester, MN 55904, USA

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2026 MCEA Fall Conference

David Sabotta

Sarah Trom

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2026 MCEA Fall Conference

David Sabotta

Sarah Trom

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