In Person Seminar – The Ins and Outs of Power Struggles – Feb. 3, 2026

PDPs and CEUs are not being offered for this event.

February 3, 2026 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Registration: 8:30 – 9:00 am
Seminar: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Attend In Person

MPTC Randolph Police Academy
42 Thomas Patten Dr.
Randolph, MA 02368

Speaker

Lisa Gurdin, M.S., BCBA, LABA, Founder, LSGurdin Consulting

Description

We often find ourselves in power struggles with students before we even realize what is happening. Once we become aware of this dynamic, we often feel stuck, leading us down the road of “winning” rather than doing what is best for the student. In this presentation, we will unpack the circumstances that lead us into power struggles with our students, look deeper into the context of the power struggle itself, and find ways to avoid these situations so that we can move more quickly into a space of compassionate responding rather than emotional reactivity. Through large and small group discussions and hands-on activities, we will share our experiences and leave with practical strategies we can use to help students regulate their emotions, communicate effectively, and problem-solve daily challenges.

About the Speaker

For over 20 years, Lisa Gurdin (she/her) has been working with students, families, and school-based professionals with students from preschool to age 22 with a range of special needs and complex profiles. Ms. Gurdin supports educational professionals through consultation, student evaluations, and staff training. She works collaboratively with parents and school professionals to facilitate integrated support across settings thereby maximizing behavior change and skill development. Ms. Gurdin also provides parent coaching to help parents implement behavioral strategies to improve behavior, encourage independence, and build stronger family relationships. Ms. Gurdin is a Part-Time Lecturer and supervisor in the Master’s in ABA Program and College of Professional Studies at Northeastern University.

Membership Information

Most MPY webinars are available ONLY to current staff from member districts and organizations. Public school memberships include police and fire personnel. Former and retired employees and members of committees, including but not limited to, PTO/PTA, PAC, School Improvement Councils, Health Councils, Drug/Alcohol Councils, and school volunteers, are not considered MPY members.

PDPs and CEUs

PDPs and CEUs will not be offered for this seminar.

Event Cancellation Policy

If you are unable to attend a MPY webinar you must cancel, through Bonnie Mullen at bonnie@mpyinc.org, one business day before the webinar.

For MPY hybrid conferences, the date in-person registration closes will be posted on MPY’s website. Virtual conference registration will close one business day before the hybrid conference. You cannot cancel or switch your registration from in-person to virtual after in-person registration closes. Please email Bonnie Mullen at bonnie@mpyinc.org with any questions regarding registration.