Webinars
When Progress Stops: Navigating Impasse in Conflict Resolution
July 24 at 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm PDTFree Virtual CUC Meet and Greet
July 31 at 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm PDT
Online
Support and Development Group
September 11, 2025 at 8:00 am - January 8, 2026 at 5:00 pm PDTIntroduction to Understanding Workplace Conflict (SHRM and HRCI)
September 12 at 9:00 am - 1:30 pm PDTMediation Lab: From Training to Practice
October 3 at 8:00 am - October 4 at 4:00 pm PDTSeries – Navigating Difficult Conversations
October 9 at 12:00 pm - October 23 at 2:00 pm PDT
West Coast
40-Hour Mediation and Conflict Resolution Skills Training (West Coast)
November 5 - November 940-Hour Mediation and Conflict Resolution Skills Training (West Coast)
March 4, 2026 - March 8, 202640-Hour Mediation and Conflict Resolution Skills Training (West Coast)
November 4, 2026 - November 8, 2026
East Coast
International
2026 SCPI Retreat: Conflict and Compassion (MEXICO)
January 24, 2026 at 3:00 pm - January 31, 2026 at 11:00 am PST
The Other Chair Podcast
Community Video for July
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Featured Articles
What Is a Mediation Lab and Why Should You Join One?
For many people called to mediation and conflict resolution, the journey begins with a question: How can I support people in pain, confusion, or disagreement in finding a way forward that honors their humanity? It's not about fixing others or offering quick answers....
From Courtrooms to Communities – A Journey Toward Understanding
Not long ago, conflict resolution lived mostly in courtrooms. When problems flared – in business deals, families, or neighborhood disputes – the default response was often legal action. Mediation emerged as a quieter alternative, inviting people to sit down, talk, and...
Resolving Identity-based Conflict in Nations, Organizations, and Communities by Jay Rothman
Jay Rothman’s Resolving Identity-Based Conflict in Nations, Organizations, and Communities offers a deeply thoughtful and human-centered exploration of conflict rooted in identity. For practitioners of the understanding-based approach, this book is both familiar and...
