Brief Bio

Dr. John W. Maag is a Professor at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln where he specializes in the education and treatment of children and adolescents with emotional and behavioral disorders.  He is a nationally recognized behavioral consultant on best practices for managing resistance and improving relationships with others.  Dr. Maag has published over 90 articles and book chapters as well as authoring four books—one of which, Parenting without Punishment, won a Parent’s Choice award.  He was also the recipient of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Distinguished Teaching Award.  A licensed psychotherapist, Dr. Maag is a frequent public speaker and consulting editor to numerous journals.