At the heart of our work is how we show up – with each other, with those we serve, and within ourselves. These guiding principles reflect our deep commitment to the values that shape the understanding-based approach to conflict: respect, connection, and clarity.

Our Mission

To train professionals and community members in the skills and self-awareness needed to bring understanding to conflict-driven conversations.

Our Vision

That people in conflict engage in authentic conversations that build understanding between them.

Our Values

We work with each other with:

• Intentionality
• Taking the time that is needed
• Consent, not coercion
• Parties’ ownership of dispute 
• Transparency in the process

We show up to this work with:

• Empathy
• Compassion and kindness to self and others
• Authenticity
• Vulnerability
• Understanding

We are mindful of:

• Inclusion
• Access to understanding-based conflict resolution for everyone
• Justice – racial, social, political
• Awareness of bias, privilege, judgments, conditioning

We create:

• Quality, well-constructed trainings 
• Effective and impactful experiences 
• Ongoing learning for our community