by James Dykeman | Jan 8, 2025 | Book Review, Top
CUC Co-Founder Gary J. Friedman’s Guide to Divorce Mediation offers a refreshing and compassionate perspective on navigating divorce. Instead of treating separation as a battle to be fought, Friedman approaches it as an opportunity for couples to work together,...
by James Dykeman | Dec 16, 2024 | Book Review, Top
Misha Safran’s A Teacher’s Companion is a thoughtful and practical guide that offers profound insights for educators and conflict resolution practitioners alike. As a conflict resolution professional and graduate of the Center for Understanding in Conflict’s teacher...
by James Dykeman | Nov 7, 2024 | Blog, Book Review, Top
Solid Ground: Buddhist Wisdom for Difficult Times by Sylvia Boorstein, Norman Fischer, and Tsoknyi Rinpoche is a thoughtful and reassuring guide for conflict resolution practitioners and others navigating our increasingly uncertain world. Drawing on Buddhist...
by James Dykeman | Oct 10, 2024 | Book Review, Top
Difficult Conversations: How to Discuss What Matters Most by Douglas Stone, Bruce Patton, and Sheila Heen offers practical insights for navigating the tough conversations we all dread. For practitioners of the understanding-based approach, this book aligns closely...
by James Dykeman | Sep 11, 2024 | Blog, Book Review, Top
Liên Shutt’s Home Is Here: Practicing Antiracism with the Engaged Eightfold Path presents a transformative approach to understanding and addressing racism, rooted in Buddhist principles and the Eightfold Path. From the perspective of understanding-based conflict...
by James Dykeman | Aug 15, 2024 | Blog, Book Review, Top
Michelle LeBaron’s Bridging Troubled Waters: Conflict Resolution from the Heart presents an enlightening exploration of conflict resolution that emphasizes the human and emotional aspects often overlooked in conventional approaches. The book’s profound...
by James Dykeman | Jul 23, 2024 | Blog, Book Review
Diane Musho Hamilton’s book Everything Is Workable: A Zen Approach to Conflict Resolution offers a unique and insightful perspective on addressing conflict through the principles of Zen Buddhism. Understanding-based conflict resolution practitioners can find...
by James Dykeman | Jun 18, 2024 | Blog, Book Review
Managing Conflict, a unique and comprehensive resource, is a must-read for conflict resolution and mediation practitioners, particularly those focused on workplace mediation. The second edition of this book, which is a testament to its value, enhances its...
by James Dykeman | Jun 12, 2024 | Blog, Book Review
Inazu’s book is particularly relevant for conflict resolution professionals who constantly navigate complex interpersonal dynamics and mediate disputes. His approach emphasizes the foundational principles of empathy, respect, and understanding, which are...
by James Dykeman | May 22, 2024 | Blog, Book Review
For conflict resolution and mediation practitioners, starting a firm can often seem daunting due to the specialized nature of their work and the necessity for a robust reputation. Alexander demystifies this process by emphasizing the importance of establishing a clear...
