Description: This course is designed to highlight how our personal perceptions, values, and bias influence our interactions with others. The discussion will focus on how conflict arises in both the therapeutic (client) and work (peer) settings, and how to navigate the conflict to help the relationship strengthen instead of becoming a destructive force

Learning Objectives:

By the end of this course:

• Participants will be able to identify their personal go to conflict persona. 
• Participants will understand the different conflict styles, and when to utilize each.
• Participants will feel a greater confidence in engaging in positive conflict within their professional settings. 

Featuring: Travis Walter, LCSW-C

Travis is a clinical social work who specializes in crisis intervention. He is currently the Director of Crisis Services for the Mental Health Association of Frederick County. He has been involved in the creation and/or implementation of several crisis programs within the Western Maryland area to include Mobile, Residential, and Walk-in Crisis Services. He has also served Crisis Intervention Team Mental Health Coordinator for Frederick County where he provided training to first responders on various topics of mental health and suicide awareness. He has a strong passion for helping community members limit and navigate crises in which the individual is able to achieve their highest level of mental and emotional wellness. 

Waived registration fees are available for Brook Lane employees, and eligible Meritus Health and MSOM faculty, staff, & students. Please use your organizational email when registering.

With gratitude, Brook Lane acknowledges that this program is funded in part by the William B. and Sylvia A. Hunsberger Fund. Thank you!