At the heart of the Understanding-Based Model is the belief that those in conflict hold the keys to unlocking resolution. Woven into our training is transforming our emotions and opinions into sources of empathy, connection, and understanding.
Forward Together: Walking the Professional Road with Peer Support
Being a conflict resolution and mediation professional can seem like a lonely endeavor, as many have transitioned from legal professions, management roles, and other industries, leaving behind support networks and professional associations in pursuit of a new career in alternative dispute resolution. At the same time, there is a competitive...
Our Programs
If you’re looking for the fundamentals of mediation, our flagship 40-hour mediation intensive training provides an experiential learning experience centered on bringing understanding to challenging converstaions.
Whether you’re looking for specialized topics to build on your mediation skills, wanting support from fellow practitioners, or seeking to start or expand your mediation practice, our advanced programs will help you grow your skill.
Inside Out: Self Reflection for Conflict Professionals is for conflict professionals who want to learn how to use self reflection to help their clients. Understanding of our own emotions, experiences, and biases can open us to empathy.
Developed after years of difficult conversations about race, our Real Talk program creates safe and effective spaces to dialogue about race and build relationships.
Our monthly webinar series provides practical insights and advice for conflict resolution professionals looking to continue developing their skills in bringing parties in conflict together.
Our yearly membership program is for people who want continuing support in the Understanding-Based Model and their conflict resolution work. Membership includes monthly webinars, discounts, and more!
Upcoming Webinars
Upcoming Training
Spirit of Collaboration: Starting and Managing a Peer Group
February 21 at 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm PSTPower Imbalance: The Power of Personality and Patterns
March 7 at 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm PSTPower Imbalance: The Power of Possessing
April 18 at 11:00 am - 12:00 pm PDTPower Imbalance: The Power of Position
May 8 at 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm PDT
Workplace Mediation: 40-Hour Conflict Resolution and Mediation Training
February 23 at 8:00 am - March 3 at 4:30 pm PSTWorking Creatively with Conflict: 40 Hour Basic Mediation and Conflict Resolution Training (West Coast)
March 22 at 2:30 pm - March 26 at 12:15 pm PDTWorking Creatively with Conflict: 40 Hour Basic Mediation and Conflict Resolution Training (East Coast)
May 3 at 8:00 am - May 7 at 5:00 pm EDTYour Next Steps: Launching Your Understanding-Based ADR Work
May 12 at 9:00 am - July 14 at 11:30 am PDTWorking Creatively with Conflict: 40 Hour Basic Mediation and Conflict Resolution Training (Online)
September 27 at 8:00 am - October 7 at 4:30 pm PDT
