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SUMMARY:Fundamentals of Understanding Workplace Conflict (SHRM and HRCI Credit)
DESCRIPTION:This comprehensive 14-hour workshop builds upon foundational conflict resolution concepts from our 4-hour introductory course to tackle the sophisticated challenges of workplace disputes. Participants will move beyond basic techniques to develop skills in understanding multi-layered conflicts\, de-escalating tensions\, developing mutual understanding between employees\, and maintaining resilience even in high-stakes situations. \nWhy This Training\nWorkplace conflict often stems not from what is said\, but from what goes unspoken. This training helps participants move beyond surface-level fixes and into the heart of what drives conflict. You’ll learn to slow down\, understand what’s really happening – for yourself and others – and engage more effectively with the people and systems around you. \nWhat You’ll Learn\nThrough experiential learning\, roleplays\, and reflective practice\, participants will explore how emotional responses\, individual and organizational conflict styles\, core competencies\, and the situational context intersect to either fuel or resolve workplace tensions. The workshop emphasizes developing both the internal awareness and external skills necessary to bring the best of yourself for sustained effectiveness in workplace conflict. \nWho Should Attend\nThis training is designed for professionals at all levels who are ready to engage workplace conflict in a more effective and human-centered way. Whether you’re in leadership\, support\, or team-based roles\, this course delivers practical value you can apply immediately and build on over time. \nHR professionals\, managers and team leads will gain frameworks to handle complex interpersonal dynamics and leave with new tools to address tension early\, reduce misunderstandings\, and shift from managing conflict to facilitating resolution. Outcomes include stronger team cohesion\, greater morale\, and fewer disruptions to productivity. \nConsultants and executive coaches will deepen their ability to support clients and colleagues in navigating high-stakes conversations. The Understanding-based model offers a durable alternative to adversarial approaches\, with strong relevance for internal workplace matters. \nEmployees and cross-functional team members will gain confidence and clarity in how to address issues directly and constructively\, even without formal authority. This empowers healthier work cultures and more resilient communication. \nWhy it Matters\nOrganizations lose time\, money\, and talent when conflict is mismanaged or ignored. This training delivers a strong return on investment by helping participants: \n\nReduce time spent on repeated\, unresolved conflicts\nIncrease engagement and trust among coworkers\nRetain high-performing staff through better communication\nBuild a more responsive and humane workplace culture\n\nParticipants consistently tell us this training transforms how they see and handle conflict – not just at work\, but in every part of life. It is a powerful foundation for anyone seeking to make conflict less costly and more meaningful. \nLearning Outcomes\nBy the end of this training\, participants will be able to: \n\nNavigate Conflict-Laden Conversations:  Apply the understanding-based concepts and tools to real-world conflicts in the workplace. \nAnalyze and De-escalate Complex Dynamics: Examine multi-layered workplace conflicts by identifying hierarchical differences\, cultural dynamics\, power imbalances\, and team and systemic factors that contribute to escalation.  Work with these layers in a way that builds trust.\nFacilitate Perspective-Taking: Use a structured process to understand different viewpoints before engaging in problem-solving\, even in situations with deep-seated animosity or mistrust.\nManage Personal Reactions: Recognize and regulate their own emotional responses to conflict\, maintaining effectiveness even when personally challenged or activated. Allow tension in a more deliberate and confident way\, whether the tension is generated by others or within themselves.\nAddress root causes: Use a step-by-step approach to address root causes of conflict rather than just surface symptoms.\n\nFormat & Details\nDate & Time: February 13 & 27 and March 13\, 2026\, 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM Pacific Time (includes two 15-minute breaks) \n                                                      12:00PM – 5:30PM Eastern Time \nLocation: Live Online (Zoom) \nCost: $985 \nCE Credits: 14 hours SHRM & HRCI \n4-hour Introduction to Understanding Workplace Conflict prerequisite required \n*Note: Both the 4-hour Introductory course and 14-hour course may be booked together. Select the ticket “BOTH PROGRAMS – 4 and 14-hour” ticket to register for both programs with a 15% discount. \nSHRM and HRCI Certification\nThe Center for Understanding in Conflict is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDC) for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® recertification activities. \n  \nThis Program has been pre-approved for 4 recertification continuing education credit hours toward aPHR®\, aPHRi™\, PHR®\, PHRca®\, SPHR®\, GPHR®\, PHRi™\, and SPHRi™ recertification through HRCI. \nAbout the Center\nThe Center for Understanding in Conflict pioneered understanding-based mediation and is one of the first and only nonprofit conflict resolution training organizations worldwide. \nSince 1982\, the Center has trained more than 10\,000 professionals worldwide\, including leaders from the Harvard Law School Program on Negotiation\, Intel Corporation\, Roche\, SAP and the World Intellectual Property Organization. Our approach is rooted in real-world practice\, human connection\, and the belief that conflict can be a doorway to transformation. \nTrainers\nHelen Chen is a mediator\, trainer\, and conflict coach with deep expertise in workplace conflict. A former employment attorney at Advancing Justice – Asian Law Caucus\, she represented workers in areas ranging from retaliation to occupational safety. She later trained both employers and employees across sectors through the Labor Occupational Health Program at UC Berkeley. Today\, Helen supports organizations through mediation and conflict coaching\, with a focus on improving work relationships and conditions. She is based in the San Francisco Bay Area and trained in mediation by the Center for Understanding in Conflict and others. \n \nCatherine Conner has trained mediators and collaborative professionals since 2004\, bringing decades of real-world experience in conflict resolution. Her private practice focuses on family law mediation and collaborative practice\, and she brings her strong background in alternate dispute resolution into the workplace setting. She is a founding partner at her law firm and has been recognized nationally for her excellence in the field. Catherine’s extensive experience in building bridges between conflicting parties informs her dynamic\, practical teaching style. \n \nPat Lau served as a workplace mediator at Intel Corporation for 14 years\, where he co-founded and led the company’s internal Collaborative Mediation Program. Under his guidance\, this initiative helped resolve complex conflicts between coworkers\, managers\, and teams. Pat is a nationally recognized trainer and presenter on workplace conflict\, with published work in the Corporate Mediation Journal and Managing Conflict (2nd ed.). He brings a systems-minded approach to mediation from his prior engineering career and is committed to helping professionals understand and shift conflict dynamics from the inside out. \n \nAdditional Notes\nRegistrations received fewer than 72 hours before the program will be accepted at the discretion of the training team due to role-play and logistics needs. \nFor questions\, contact us at admin@understandinginconflict.org \n  \n**Please select desired ticket and quantity using the +/- feature before clicking ‘Get Tickets.’
URL:https://understandinginconflict.org/event/fundamentals-of-understanding-workplace-conflict-shrm-and-hrci-credit/
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Advanced Topics,Live Training,Online Training,Workplace Mediation
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SUMMARY:2026 SCPI Retreat: Conflict and Compassion (MEXICO)
DESCRIPTION:In a world where the challenges around us – from climate change to political division to daily interpersonal tensions – can feel overwhelming\, how do we stay connected\, grounded\, and engaged without losing ourselves?\nWe invite you to step away from distractions and overwhelm and into a space of deeper listening – both inward and outward. Together\, we will explore how our emotional reactions shape how we show up in our lives and our work. By turning towards these reactions with curiosity and care\, we can cultivate a greater sense of resilience\, clarity\, and compassion. \n\nThis retreat is especially for those who regularly engage with conflict – mediators\, therapists\, lawyers\, human resource professionals\, activists\, journalists\, leaders\, and caregivers. Whether we want to or not\, we bring our full emotional selves into the room: frustration\, fear\, heartbreak\, and sometimes hope. These feelings\, often hidden or ignored\, can become powerful allies in helping us connect more authentically – with others and with ourselves. \n\nThrough reflective exercises\, dialogue\, role play\, and meditation\, we will look closely at our inner lives\, our work\, and our relationship to conflict. Together\, we’ll practice staying open\, present\, and available—even in the face of difficulty. \nWe’ll do this work in the serene and inspiring setting of Mar de Jade\, nestled on a peaceful stretch of the Pacific Coast north of Puerto Vallarta. This beautiful retreat center offers nourishing food\, yoga\, swimming\, and space to wander\, rest\, and restore. Long afternoon breaks allow time to relax\, connect with nature\, or simply enjoy the quiet. \nWe hope you’ll join us for this meaningful time of learning\, growth\, and connection. \n \nLocation\nMar De Jade Retreat Center\, Chacala\, Mexico.  Visit www.mardejade.com for additional information and photos. \n*A portion of proceeds from guests’ stays at Mar de Jade support its non-profit programs\, operated by MDJ Community Projects\, which currently include: El Jardín\, a Montessori – Waldorf inspired K – 9 school in Chacala; TAO de Jade a trade school for youth who have dropped out of secondary school because of economic hardship; and El Rancho\, an Organic Farm that supplies many of the products for Mar de Jade’s delicious meals. \n \nDates\n\nSaturday\, January 24\, 2026 through Saturday\, January 31\, 2026.\nOur first session will be on the morning of January 25 to allow for travel to Chacala on January 24 and we will end on the evening of January 30 to allow for return travel on January 31.\n\nTraining fee\n\nThe training fee (not inclusive of accommodation) is $1\,695.\nA $500 deposit is required to hold your place. If a deposit is made\, the remaining balance is due by November 1\, 2025.\nIf registering after November 1\, 2025\, payment in full is required at the time of registration.\n\nScroll all the way to the bottom to register for the training.  Housing is booked separately – see below. \n \nAccommodation and Facility fee\nAfter booking your training fee with CUC\, make room reservations directly with Mar De Jade. Remember to book early in order to have a wider choice of rooms:\n\n1. Book Online (unique booking link for direct access to the retreat)\n2. Call 1800-257-0532\n3. Email info@mardejade.com\n\nNote: The online booking system will only reserve complete rooms. If more than two people are booking together and wish to split the deposit on multiple credit cards\, please call Mar de Jade directly. Note they are not able to guarantee shared rates if roommates do not book together.\nLogistics\n\nHousing and meals – includes 7 nights accommodations and 3 delicious buffet style meals per day.\nThe following are extra and optional:  bar drinks\, spa treatments\, and gratuities.\nPick-up and transportation from and to the Puerto Vallerta airport is available at an additional cost.\nExcursions are available during our long afternoon break at an additional cost.\nPlease visit here for Mar de Jade’s cancellation policy and other FAQs.\n\nTrainers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHansa Patel is an attorney\, mediator\, and teacher.  As an attorney\, Hansa zealously advocated for abused and neglected children or defended their parents’ rights in the San Francisco juvenile dependency court for fourteen years.  Hansa is passionate about serving the underprivileged community.  Feeling depleted by the court system\, Hansa explored new ways to empower her clients to resolve conflict.  Mediation empowers Hansa’s clients to choose how they want to engage with conflict\, co-create resolutions\, and even transform a relationship.  In the USA\, Canada\, and Africa\, Hansa teaches mediation\, including integrating mindfulness skills into conflict resolution.  Hansa wants her clients to have the same tools she cultivates in her children:  a mindful approach to resolving challenges in life. \nCatherine Conner has been a mediation and collaborative practice trainer since 2004. She is a frequent presenter at collaborative conferences and family law workshops. She authored Collaborative Practice Materials with Steven Neustadter and Margaret Anderson. Catherine Conner’s private practice focuses on family law alternate dispute resolution\, including mediation\, collaborative practice\, and private judging. She graduated from the UC Berkeley School of Law in 1982 and is a founding partner of Conner\, Lawrence\, Rodney\, Olhiser & Barrett\, LLP. In 1992\, Catherine became a Certified Family Law Specialist.  She has been honored as the recipient of the Rex Sater Award for Excellence in Family Law\, the Eureka award by Collaborative Practice California and was the 2018 honoree for Careers of Distinction.  She was on the Board of Directors of the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals from 2007-2014 and served as the President in 2013. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGary J. Friedman has been practicing law as a mediator with Mediation Law Offices in Mill Valley\, California since 1976\, integrating mediative principles into the practice of law and the resolution of legal disputes. Co-founder of the Center for Understanding in Conflict (formerly the Center for Mediation in Law)\, he has been teaching mediation since 1980. Prior to his work as a mediator\, he practiced law as a trial lawyer with Friedman and Friedman in Bridgeport\, Connecticut. After several years as an advocate\, he sought a new approach to resolving disputes through increasing the participation of the parties in the resolution of their differences. At that time\, he and his colleague\, Jack Himmelstein\, began to develop the Understanding-based model that is now practiced extensively in the United States and Europe. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNorman Fischer is a poet\, author\, Zen Buddhist priest\, and former abbot of the San Francisco Zen Center. As founder of the Everyday Zen Foundation (www.everydayzen.org)\, his work with meditation practice has taken him into many corners of contemporary American life\, including the arts\, education\, hospice training\, and lawyering as a spiritual path. Norman has worked with the Center for Understanding in Conflict on inquiries that bring the calmness and insight of meditation practice directly into conflict situations. The author of 29 books\, his poetry titles include Selected Poems 1980–2013\, Men in Suits\, and There Was A Clattering As…. His recent and notable Buddhist titles include Training in Compassion\, The World Could Be Otherwise\, and\, forthcoming in 2026\, The Great Road: Zen Master Dogen and the Art of Continuous Practice. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContinuing Education Credits\nLegal: The Center for Understanding in Conflict is an accredited provider of California Continuing Legal Education. This training  – appropriate for both newly admitted and experienced attorneys – will qualify for 30 CA MCLE credit hours. \nPhoto and Video Notice\nWe’re excited to have you at our training event! Please note that we may be taking photos and videos to capture the wonderful moments and share them in our promotional materials\, including social media\, websites\, and brochures. If you prefer not to be photographed or recorded\, just let one of our friendly organizers or trainers know. We’ll be happy to respect your wishes and ensure your privacy. \nRefund Policy\nA full refund\, minus a $250 administration fee\, will be made if cancelled prior to September 1\, 2025. A 50% refund will be made for cancellations between September 1 and November 1 unless we are able to fill your place.  No refunds will be made after November 1 unless we are able to fill your place. \nPLEASE NOTE THAT REGISTRATIONS RECEIVED LESS THAN 72 HOURS PRIOR TO PROGRAM START WILL BE ACCEPTED AT THE DISCRETION OF THE TRAINING TEAM DUE TO DEMANDS OF PREPARATION TIME AND ROLE PLAY ASSIGNMENTS. \n  \nFor additional information\, please email us at admin@understandinginconflict.org. \n*Please note that trainers are subject to availability and may change prior to program start without notice. \n  \n**Please select desired ticket and quantity using the +/- feature before clicking ‘Get Tickets.’
URL:https://understandinginconflict.org/event/2026-scpi-retreat-conflict-and-compassion/
LOCATION:Mar de Jade\, Mar de Jade No. 1\, Chacala\, nayarit\, Mexico
CATEGORIES:Advanced Topics,Conference,International,Live Training,Practitioner Training,SCPI Events
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SUMMARY:Navigating the Gray Areas: Managing Conflicts of Interest in Conflict Resolution Practice
DESCRIPTION:Conflict professionals often find themselves in complex situations where personal relationships\, professional connections\, or prior involvements create potential conflicts of interest. \nHow do we recognize these ethical gray areas? \nWhen should we proceed with caution\, seek consultation\, or decline engagement altogether?  \nJoin experienced practitioners Caitlin Meredith and Marie MacNichol for an engaging exploration of the nuanced challenges conflict professionals face when managing conflicts of interest. This session will examine real-world scenarios including: \n\nPersonal relationships with parties or their representatives\nProfessional connections that may compromise neutrality\nPrior involvement in related matters or organizations\nFinancial interests that could influence judgment\nCommunity ties and overlapping social networks\nDual relationships and boundary management\n\nWe will explore frameworks for ethical decision-making\, learn strategies for transparent disclosure\, and consider when consultation with colleagues or professional bodies is essential. \nWhether you’re a mediator\, facilitator\, ombudsperson\, or other conflict resolution professional\, this session will strengthen your ability to navigate these challenging situations while maintaining professional integrity.
URL:https://understandinginconflict.org/event/navigating-the-gray-areas-managing-conflicts-of-interest-in-conflict-resolution-practice/
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Advanced Topics,Online Training,Webinars
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SUMMARY:Series - Navigating Difficult Conversations
DESCRIPTION:Conflict is part of life – but navigating it well requires more than instinct. This two-part online course gives you practical skills and a supportive structure to face conflict with intention\, clarity\, and empathy. You’ll learn how to prepare for\, invite\, and engage in challenging conversations that build understanding\, even when stakes are high. This course is focused on conversations in which you are one of the parties in conflict although the concepts and tools are applicable to all conflict-laden conversations. \nCourse Overview\nThrough short lectures\, guided reflections\, group dialogue\, and real-life role play\, you’ll gain practical tools and insights to approach conflict differently. You’ll also explore your own reactions to conflict\, work with allies\, and practice core communication techniques like looping and checking for understanding. \nThe course is grounded in the Understanding-Based approach and structured around three essential areas: \n\nPreparing Yourself: Clarify your motivations and what’s at stake for you. Understand when a conversation may – or may not – be productive.\nInviting and Structuring the Conversation: Learn how to invite others into a dialogue in a way that increases the chances of connection. Set clear agreements to create a safe and intentional space.\nEngaging in the Conversation: Practice staying grounded and responsive\, even in the heat of conflict. Explore how to listen deeply\, express your own truth\, and work toward outcomes that reflect what matters most to all involved.\n\nWho Should Attend\nThis course is designed for anyone who wants to handle conflict more constructively – in personal\, professional\, or community settings. Whether you’re navigating a challenging work relationship\, looking for a way to shift communication patterns in a community group or family or simply wanting to show up differently in difficult conversations\, this training offers insight and practical tools to help you do so with more confidence and clarity. \nWhat You’ll Gain\n\nA clear process for approaching difficult conversations\nInsight into your own patterns and motivations in conflict\nPractical experience inviting and engaging others in dialogue\nTools to foster mutual understanding and make meaningful progress\n\nPre-Course Reflection\nYou’ll be asked to bring a real-life situation involving one of their own conflicts to explore during the course. \nProgram Schedule\n\nDates: October 9 and 23\, 2025\nTime: 12 – 2 PM PT / 3 – 5:00 PM ET\nFormat: Online via Zoom\nCost: $250 for the full series\n\nCancellation Policy\nCancellations within 30 days will incur a $250 admin fee. Within 2 weeks\, 50% of the fee will be retained (half applicable to a future course). No refunds within 1 week of the course start unless a replacement participant is found. No refunds after the series begins. \nPlease note: Trainer availability may change without notice. \nTrainers\nArmine Baltazar is a mediator and a collaborative attorney in Los Angeles.  After over 20 years of practicing in the litigation arena\, Armine finds it deeply fulfilling to help couples find a non-litigated way through divorce. She co-founded HEALTHY Divorce\, a Los Angeles Superior Court pilot project that links lower-income divorcing couples with support services such as legal\, parenting\, mental health\, and housing. She is also a member of CUC’s Programs Committee and is the Chair of Virtual Divorce California’s Diversity Committee. \nSethu Laxmi Nair is a mediator\, facilitator\, coach\, and trainer in the fields of alternative dispute resolution and restorative practices. Currently\, she serves as the Director of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) and Restorative Practices at the Center for Creative Conflict Resolution\, an innovative public service group that offers a blend of conflict resolution\, training\, and systems design options within and across the New York City government. Through her private practice\, Sethu consults with nonprofit organizations and businesses\, offering a unique blend of leadership coaching\, mediation\, and group conflict management. \n 
URL:https://understandinginconflict.org/event/series-navigating-difficult-conversations-3/
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Advanced Topics,Online Training,Practitioner Training
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SUMMARY:Mediation Lab: From Training to Practice
DESCRIPTION:Are you a trained mediator ready to move from theory to real-time practice? Mediation Lab is an immersive\, skills-focused online training designed for mediators who have completed foundational coursework and are ready to go deeper. \nIn this dynamic workshop\, you’ll follow one continuous mediation case from intake to resolution. At every stage\, our experienced instructors will guide you through the evolving process\, demonstrating key techniques and then coaching you as you step into structured role plays using the same case. This “learn by doing” approach helps you build fluency and confidence while strengthening your ability to navigate the real-world dynamics of conflict. \nWhat You’ll Experience\nEach segment includes: \n\nBrief\, focused teachings on essential tools and stage-specific challenges\nLive demonstrations by seasoned mediator-instructors\nStructured role play with real-time feedback\nFacilitated group discussion and coaching\n\nBy working through a single case from beginning to end\, you’ll gain a holistic understanding of the mediation arc – learning to adjust your approach as new information and dynamics emerge. This format offers the practice time many mediators say they’ve been missing after basic training. \nWho This is For\nThis program was created in response to feedback from experienced practitioners and past participants in our foundational programs. Many expressed the need for a space to apply their learning more deeply\, with time to work a case from intake through agreement – an opportunity to integrate the Understanding-Based model into their own voice and practice. \nLearning Objectives\n\nConduct a full mediation using the Understanding-Based approach\, from intake through closure\nApply strategies that match the stage of the mediation and support party ownership\nReflect on your own practice\, using feedback and coaching to identify growth areas\n\nProgram Fee\nThe cost for the full two days is $550 \nContinuing Legal Education (CLE) Credit\nThe Center for Understanding in Conflict is an accredited provider of California MCLE. Participants will earn 13 participatory MCLE credit hours upon completion. \nIn New York\, The Mediation Lab will fulfill 13 NY CLE credit hours (13 Skills credits).  For continuing legal education purposes\, the Mediation Lab is appropriate for both newly admitted and experienced attorneys. \nAbout the Trainers\nCatherine Conner has been a mediation and collaborative practice trainer since 2004. She is a frequent presenter at collaborative conferences and family law workshops. She authored Collaborative Practice Materials with Steven Neustadter and Margaret Anderson. Catherine Conner’s private practice focuses on family law alternate dispute resolution\, including mediation\, collaborative practice\, and private judging. She graduated from the UC Berkeley School of Law in 1982 and is a founding partner of Conner\, Lawrence\, Rodney\, Olhiser & Barrett\, LLP. She has been honored as the recipient of the Rex Sater Award for Excellence in Family Law\, the Eureka award by Collaborative Practice California and was the 2018 honoree for Careers of Distinction.  She was on the Board of Directors of the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals from 2007-2014 and served as the President in 2013. \nMichelle Exline Minovi is a highly skilled divorce and family mediator with 12+ years family law experience.  As Managing Attorney at the legal services non-profit Ayuda in Washington\, D.C.\, Michelle represented low-income and Spanish-speaking immigrant clients in complex matrimonial cases in the context of domestic violence. After moving to Brooklyn\, Michelle litigated and won sole custody on behalf of a mother of two children who was forced to leave the ultra-orthodox community because she identified as queer. After three years of intense litigation\, Michelle wondered if there was an alternative way to divorce. Michelle knew she had to pivot from litigation to mediation when she took her first mediation training at the Center for Understanding Conflict. \nMelanie Rowen is a mediator and conflict coach who believes in the power of understanding-based conflict resolution to transform our world. She frequently trains individuals and groups on effective communication in conflict situations and on creating inclusive environments\, particularly around gender\, sexual orientation\, and disability. Melanie previously litigated civil rights cases\, including marriage equality\, employment discrimination\, issues involving transgender and gender non-conforming youth and their families\, and issues facing LGBTQ+ elders\, at the National Center for Lesbian Rights\, and served on the Board of Directors of the Transgender Law Center. Earlier in her career\, she worked in business litigation at Latham & Watkins LLP\, and for many years\, she was the Associate Director for Public Interest Programs at UC Berkeley School of Law. Melanie currently works in attorney professional development at the Bay Area offices of a large law firm\, and is a member of the Board of Directors for the National Association for Law Placement. \n  \nPLEASE NOTE THAT REGISTRATIONS RECEIVED LESS THAN 72 HOURS PRIOR TO PROGRAM START WILL BE ACCEPTED AT THE DISCRETION OF THE TRAINING TEAM DUE TO DEMANDS OF PREPARATION TIME AND ROLE PLAY ASSIGNMENTS. \nFor additional information\, please email us at admin@understandinginconflict.org. \n*Please note that trainers are subject to availability and may change prior to program start without notice. \n  \n**Please select desired ticket and quantity using the +/- feature before clicking ‘Get Tickets.’
URL:https://understandinginconflict.org/event/mediation-lab-one-case-from-beginning-to-end/
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Advanced Topics,Online Training,Practitioner Training,Workshop
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SUMMARY:16-Hour Advanced Matrimonial Mediation Training (East Coast)
DESCRIPTION:To register\, scroll to the bottom of this page. \nJune 26 – 28\, 2025\nMilanville\, PA \n_______________ \nJoin the Center for Understanding in Conflict for a comprehensive 16-hour Advanced Matrimonial Mediation Training. \nOur trainers have designed this program to benefit those who wish to apply to become mediators on matrimonial mediation rosters in New York courts. However\, it is appropriate and applicable for professionals of all disciplines\, including jurists\, lawyers\, collaborative professionals\, business consultants\, executive coaches\, managers and supervisors\, human resources professionals\, ombuds-people\, non-profit staff\, and other people whose work will be enhanced by increased skills in conflict resolution. \n \nCore Concepts\nThis highly engaging program will: \n\nTeach participants relevant New York State matrimonial and family law.\nTeach advanced skills helpful to mediate divorces and family cases effectively rooted in the understanding-based model.\nQualifies as an advanced mediation course approved under Part 146.4(b)(2) of the Rules of the Chief Administrative Judge of New York State.\nProvide 16 hours of NYS CLE credits.\nCan be combined with the 24-hour Basic Mediation Training Course to receive a 40-hour completion certificate.\n\nWhat is the Format of this Training?\nParticipants will learn matrimonial law through discussions and advanced mediation skills through role-plays and interactive exercises.  This hands-on\, in-person training also trains the core skills of the Understanding Based Approach\, through lively demonstrations and role-plays\, all of which immerse participants in the learning. Realistic simulations\, in which participants work through mediations with coaching from our teachers\, offer participants the chance to hone their skills and experience the emotional challenges faced by parties in dispute. Participants describe these different modes of learning and their interplay as engaging and rewarding. \nLogistics\nThe training begins on the afternoon of Thursday\, June 26\, 2025\, at 3:00 pm through 8:00 pm. On Friday\, the sessions run 9:00 am through 8:00 pm\, with ample breaks for meals and rest. The program ends on Saturday\, June 28\, 2025\, with a session from 9:00am – 1:00pm. All participants will enjoy delicious meals during the sessions from Thursday through Saturday. \n \nWhich topics will be covered?\n\nHarnessing the power of understanding to assist the parties in reaching fuller and more satisfying agreements.\nPracticing advanced mediation techniques to address challenging family dynamics.\nTeaching the laws on child support\, maintenance\, equitable distribution of marital assets/debts\, and parenting (custody/visitation\, decision-making authority).\nLearning to navigate the role of law and lawyers in divorce mediation.\n\nWho Can Participate? \nThis advanced training is open to those who have completed prior mediation training. If you are still determining whether your training meets this requirement\, please get in touch with admin@understandinginconflict.org \nVenue\n \nHighlights Foundation Retreat Center\, 392 Boyds Mills Road\, Milanville\, PA 18443\, (570) 253-1192 \nThe Highlights Foundation Retreat Center is located in Northeastern Pennsylvania\, on the traditional lands of the Lenape Nation. The property is tucked in the foothills of the Pocono Mountains\, situated a couple of hours away from both NYC and Philadelphia.  It is rich in family and Highlights history\, and it’s a wonderful place that feeds the mind\, body\, and creative souls of those who visit. \n \nThe Highlights Foundation still calls the Barn & Retreat Center at Boyds Mills home\, but has expanded use of the grounds in order to support the organization’s goals.  \n \nCost\nThe program training fee is $900 plus a fee for the facility\, lodging\, and meals as follows. Note that all rooms contain a private bathroom. \nPrivate room: $545 for a total of $1\,445. \nShared double room: $345 for a total of $1\,245. \nCommuter for those not staying at Highlights:  $295\, for a total of $1\,195. \n  \n*Those who have taken the 24-hour Basic Mediation course in June 2025 are also eligible to receive a 10% training fee discount. Please contact admin@understandinginconflict.org if this applies to you. \n** The maximum discount available from all sources is 10% of the training fee. \n***Financial aid may be available for training fees.  Please contact us at admin@understandinginconflict.org for details or for any questions regarding logistics. \n  \n \nWho Are the Trainers?*\n \nMichelle Exline Minovi is a highly skilled divorce and family mediator with 12+ years family law experience.  As Managing Attorney at the legal services non-profit Ayuda in Washington\, D.C.\, Michelle represented low-income and Spanish-speaking immigrant clients in complex matrimonial cases in the context of domestic violence. After moving to Brooklyn\, Michelle litigated and won sole custody on behalf of a mother of two children who was forced to leave the ultra-orthodox community because she identified as queer. After three years of intense litigation\, Michelle wondered if there was an alternative way to divorce. Michelle knew she had to pivot from litigation to mediation when she took her first mediation training at the Center for Understanding Conflict. \nJoy S. Rosenthal\, Esq. has been mediating divorce and practicing collaborative law since she started Rosenthal Law & Mediation in 2006.  Before going out on her own\, Joy represented children in foster care and in delinquency (criminal) proceedings. Joy taught family law at the City University of New York School of Law for several years\, and developed an online course called Landing On Your Feet – A Compassionate Lawyer’s Guide to Divorce for people who are going through divorce and separation.  The child support calculator on Joy’s website is used by lawyers and court staff throughout New York State.  She is thrilled to be a CUC trainer! \nIs there Continuing Education Credit? Is the training Part 146 approved?\nNew York \nIn New York\, the Advanced Matrimonial Mediation Training will fulfill 16 NY CLE credit hours.  For continuing legal education purposes\, the Advanced Matrimonial Mediation Training is appropriate for both newly admitted and experienced attorneys. 15 CLE credits are in skills and areas of professional practice and 1 CLE credit is in ethics. \nThis in-person training has been approved as a 16H Advanced Matrimonial Mediation Training under Part 146 of the New York State Unified Court System’s Office of ADR Programs. (Please note that final placement on any court roster is at the discretion of the local Administrative Judge and participation in a course that is either approved or pending approval does not guarantee placement on a local court roster.) \nCancellation Policy\nPlease note our cancellation policy: If you cancel 4 weeks or more prior to the program\, we return your deposit minus a $250.00 administration fee. Between 4 and 2 weeks prior to the program\, we retain 50% of the total cost of the program unless we are able to find a replacement for your seat\, in which case we will refund the fee minus the $250.00 administration fee. There are no refunds for cancellations less than two weeks prior to the program unless we can find a replacement. \nFor additional information\, please email us at admin@understandinginconflict.org or call us at (844) 242-3428. \n________________________________________ \n[1] Final placement on any court roster is at the discretion of the local Administrative Judge and participation in a course that is approved does not guarantee placement on a local court roster.  Pursuant to Part 146\, court-based mediation rosters require both a combination of mediation training and experience mediating.  Acceptance on court rosters depends on a court’s need for mediators at any given time and may include a court’s need for mediators with specific case-type training or experience and mediation experience. \n*Please note that trainers are subject to availability and may change prior to program start without notice. \n  \n*Please select desired ticket OR deposit for ticket and quantity using the +/- feature before clicking ‘Get Tickets.’ 
URL:https://understandinginconflict.org/event/16-hour-advanced-matrimonial-mediation-training-east-coast-2/
LOCATION:Highlights Foundation Retreat Center\, 392 Boyds Mills Road\, Milanville\, PA\, 18443
CATEGORIES:Advanced Topics,East Coast Events,Workplace Mediation
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SUMMARY:Working Creatively with Conflict: 40-Hour Conflict Resolution and Matrimonial Mediation Training (East Coast)
DESCRIPTION:To register\, scroll to the bottom of this page. \nJune 23 – 28\, 2025\nMilanville\, PA \n_______________ \nJoin the Center for Understanding in Conflict for a comprehensive 40-hour Basic Mediation Training covering basic theory and skills of understanding-based mediation in a dynamic and engaging learning environment at the beautiful and restorative Highlights Retreat Foundation Barn at Boyd Mills. \nThis certificate program teaches individuals the basic theories and practical skills needed to help people in conflict with an added emphasis for those wishing to practice matrimonial conflict resolution and mediation. Participants will learn to deescalate unproductive arguments and conflict dynamics and guide parties and lawyers involved toward positive discussions and effective decision-making. The training also covers how law and lawyers play a part in mediation\, preparing participants to mediate conflicts in various settings including private contexts\, court-referred cases\, and community disputes. \nUpon completing this 40h Mediation Intensive Training\, participants will have completed the requirements for a 24h Basic Mediation Training under Part 146 of the NYS Rules of the Chief Administrator of the Courts (“Part 146”) and the requirements for a 16-hour Advanced Matrimonial Mediation Training under Part 146. \nOur trainers have designed this program to benefit those who wish to apply to be mediators on NYS court rosters. However\, it is appropriate and applicable for professionals of all disciplines\, including jurists\, lawyers\, collaborative professionals\, business consultants\, executive coaches\, managers and supervisors\, human resources professionals\, ombuds-people\, non-profit staff\, and other people whose work will be enhanced by increased skills in conflict resolution. \n \nCore Concepts\nIn this 40-hour program\, adapted from our gold standard mediation training\, you will learn how to support parties working through conflict or engaging in other important conversations in a different way.  Our Understanding-Based model focuses on guiding parties to make knowing and informed choices together in a respectful manner.  Highlights include: \n\nPositive neutrality –supporting all parties without taking sides.\nThe Loop of Understanding – enhancing understanding and empathy.\nCreative Options — innovating to meet differing needs and interests.\nA Foundation for the Future — building the groundwork for the parties to make effective and lasting decisions together now and in the future.\nTeach participants relevant New York State matrimonial and family law.\nTeach advanced skills helpful to mediate divorces and family cases effectively rooted in the understanding-based model.\nQualifies as an advanced mediation course approved under Part 146.4(b)(2) of the Rules of the Chief Administrative Judge of New York State.\nProvide 41 hours of NYS CLE credits.\n\nWhat is the Format of this Training?\nParticipants will learn matrimonial law and the core skills of the Understanding Based Approach\, through lively demonstrations and role-plays\, all of which immerse participants in the learning. Realistic simulations\, in which participants work through mediations with coaching from our teachers\, offer participants the chance to hone their skills and experience the emotional challenges faced by parties in dispute. Participants describe these different modes of learning and their interplay as engaging and rewarding. \nLogistics\nThe training begins on the afternoon of Monday\, June 23\, 2025\, at 3:00 pm through 8:00 pm. Tuesday thru Friday\, the sessions run 9:00 am through 8:00 pm\, with ample breaks for meals and rest. The program ends on Saturday\, June 28\, 2025\, with a session from 9:00am – 12:00pm. All participants will enjoy delicious meals during all sessions. \n \nWho Can Participate?\nThis basic training is open to anyone whose work involves conflict and will be particularly interesting to lawyers who wish to apply to be on the mediator court rosters for divorce and family work. \nVenue\n \nHighlights Foundation Retreat Center\, 392 Boyds Mills Road\, Milanville\, PA 18443\, (570) 253-1192 \nThe Highlights Foundation Retreat Center is located in Northeastern Pennsylvania\, on the traditional lands of the Lenape Nation. The property is tucked in the foothills of the Pocono Mountains\, situated a couple of hours away from both NYC and Philadelphia.  It is rich in family and Highlights history\, and it’s a wonderful place that feeds the mind\, body\, and creative souls of those who visit. \n \nThe Highlights Foundation still calls the Barn & Retreat Center at Boyds Mills home\, but has expanded use of the grounds in order to support the organization’s goals.  \nCost\nThe program training fee is $1890 plus a fee for the facility\, lodging\, and meals as follows. Note that all rooms contain a private bathroom. \nPrivate room: $1340 for a total of $3\,230. \nShared double room: $940 for a total of $2\,830. \nCommuter for those not staying at Highlights:  $840\, for a total of $2\,730. \n  \n*Financial aid may be available for training fees.  Please contact us at admin@understandinginconflict.org for details or for any questions regarding logistics. \n \n  \n \n\nWho Are the Trainers?*\nAntoinette Delruelle has been mediating at the New York Legal Assistance Group (NYLAG)\, a free legal services organization in NYC\, for the past decade. She was a NYLAG attorney representing survivors of domestic for before that. She has taught mediation to NYS court staff and to NY legal services attorneys. She also mediates divorces and family cases for the NYS courts. Antoinette was president of the Family and Divorce Mediation Council of Greater New York from 2014 to 2016. She is a member of the statewide ADR Advisory Committee that gives NYS Courts Chief Judge Rowan D. Wilson recommendations on how to increase the use of ADR in the NYS court system. \nKatherine Eisold Miller is an attorney practicing mediation and collaborative practice in Westchester County\, NY. She has been practicing family law since 1987\, first as a litigator and now exclusively outside the court system. She has taught family law at the White Institute and NYU as well as with the Center and lectures regularly on mediation and collaborative practice. She is a Board member of the New York Association of Collaborative Professionals. \nMichelle Exline Minovi is a highly skilled divorce and family mediator with 12+ years family law experience.  As Managing Attorney at the legal services non-profit Ayuda in Washington\, D.C.\, Michelle represented low-income and Spanish-speaking immigrant clients in complex matrimonial cases in the context of domestic violence. After moving to Brooklyn\, Michelle litigated and won sole custody on behalf of a mother of two children who was forced to leave the ultra-orthodox community because she identified as queer. After three years of intense litigation\, Michelle wondered if there was an alternative way to divorce. Michelle knew she had to pivot from litigation to mediation when she took her first mediation training at the Center for Understanding Conflict. \nJoy S. Rosenthal\, Esq. has been mediating divorce and practicing collaborative law since she started Rosenthal Law & Mediation in 2006.  Before going out on her own\, Joy represented children in foster care and in delinquency (criminal) proceedings. Joy taught family law at the City University of New York School of Law for several years\, and developed an online course called Landing On Your Feet – A Compassionate Lawyer’s Guide to Divorce for people who are going through divorce and separation.  The child support calculator on Joy’s website is used by lawyers and court staff throughout New York State.  She is thrilled to be a CUC trainer! \nIs there Continuing Education Credit? Is the training Part 146 approved?\n \nNew York \nIn New York\, the Mediation Intensive Training will fulfill 41 NY CLE credit hours (1 Diversity Inclusion and Elimination of Bias credit; 4 Ethics credits; 36 Professional Practice and Skills credits).  For continuing legal education purposes\, the Mediation Intensive Training is appropriate for both newly admitted and experienced attorneys. \nThis in-person Mediation Intensive Training has been approved as a 24H Basic Mediation Training and as a 16H Advanced Matrimonial Training under Part 146 of the New York State Unified Court System’s Office of ADR Programs. (Please note that final placement on any court roster is at the discretion of the local Administrative Judge and participation in a course that is either approved or pending approval does not guarantee placement on a local court roster.) \nCancellation Policy\nPlease note our cancellation policy: If you cancel 4 weeks or more prior to the program\, we return your deposit minus a $250.00 administration fee. Between 4 and 2 weeks prior to the program\, we retain 50% of the total cost of the program unless we are able to find a replacement for your seat\, in which case we will refund the fee minus the $250.00 administration fee. There are no refunds for cancellations less than two weeks prior to the program unless we can find a replacement. \nFor additional information\, please email us at admin@understandinginconflict.org or call us at (844) 242-3428. \n________________________________________ \n[1] Final placement on any court roster is at the discretion of the local Administrative Judge and participation in a course that is approved does not guarantee placement on a local court roster.  Pursuant to Part 146\, court-based mediation rosters require both a combination of mediation training and experience mediating.  Acceptance on court rosters depends on a court’s need for mediators at any given time and may include a court’s need for mediators with specific case-type training or experience and mediation experience. \nPhoto and Video Notice\nWe’re excited to have you at our training event! Please note that we may be taking photos and videos to capture the wonderful moments and share them in our promotional materials\, including social media\, websites\, and brochures. If you prefer not to be photographed or recorded\, just let one of our friendly organizers or trainers know. We’ll be happy to respect your wishes and ensure your privacy. \nPLEASE NOTE THAT REGISTRATIONS RECEIVED LESS THAN 72 HOURS PRIOR TO PROGRAM START WILL BE ACCEPTED AT THE DISCRETION OF THE TRAINING TEAM DUE TO DEMANDS OF PREPARATION TIME AND ROLE PLAY ASSIGNMENTS. \nFor additional information\, please email us at admin@understandinginconflict.org. \n*Please note that trainers are subject to availability and may change prior to program start without notice. \n  \n*Please select desired ticket and quantity using the +/- feature before clicking ‘Get Tickets.’
URL:https://understandinginconflict.org/event/working-creatively-with-conflict-40-hour-conflict-resolution-and-matrimonial-mediation-training-east-coast/
LOCATION:Highlights Foundation Retreat Center\, 392 Boyds Mills Road\, Milanville\, PA\, 18443
CATEGORIES:Advanced Topics,Basic mediation,East Coast Events,Live Training,Traditional Mediation
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SUMMARY:Series - Navigating Difficult Conversations
DESCRIPTION:Conflict is an inherent part of human relationships\, yet most of us have not learned how to approach these conversations with skill and intention. This three-part course is designed to help you navigate your own conflict-laden conversations with greater confidence and effectiveness. You’ll learn the essential steps to prepare for\, initiate\, and participate in difficult conversations that foster understanding and connection\, even in challenging circumstances. \nCourse Structure \nThe course includes short lectures\, guided self-reflection\, group discussions\, and role-play exercises. By the end\, you’ll have gained both conceptual knowledge and practical tools to approach conflict with greater clarity and effectiveness. Participants will also have opportunities to reflect on their own inner experiences\, work with allies\, and practice looping and other core communication techniques. \nThe course is structured around three key areas: \n\nSelf-Preparation: Understand your motivations\, goals\, and potential barriers before entering a difficult conversation. We will explore how to assess your readiness and determine when a conversation is appropriate.\nIssuing Invitations and Process Agreements: Learn how to thoughtfully invite others into a conversation and set agreements that create a foundation for productive dialogue.\nThe Conversation: Practice the skills needed to engage in the conversation itself\, including techniques for developing mutual understanding\, addressing differing perspectives\, and working toward a meaningful resolution.\n\nWhat You’ll Gain \nBy integrating lectures\, practice\, and reflective exercises\, this course provides a comprehensive toolkit for engaging in conflict-laden conversations with greater awareness\, empathy\, and skill. \n\nDescribe the steps for a meaningful conflict-focused conversation.\nAssess your motivation and goals for engaging in difficult conversations.\nAnalyze contra-indications for having a difficult conversation.\nPlan an invitation and set pre-conversation agreements.\nPractice participating in a difficult conversation through role play and reflection.\n\nPre-Course Work: Participants are asked to think of a real-life situation involving conflict that they would be willing to explore during the course. \nWho are the Trainers?* \nMelanie Rowen is a mediator and conflict coach who believes in the power of understanding-based conflict resolution to transform our world. She frequently trains individuals and groups on effective communication in conflict situations and on creating inclusive environments\, particularly around gender\, sexual orientation\, and disability. Melanie previously litigated civil rights cases\, including marriage equality\, employment discrimination\, issues involving transgender and gender non-conforming youth and their families\, and issues facing LGBTQ+ elders\, at the National Center for Lesbian Rights\, and served on the Board of Directors of the Transgender Law Center. Earlier in her career\, she worked in business litigation at Latham & Watkins LLP\, and for many years\, she was the Associate Director for Public Interest Programs at UC Berkeley School of Law. Melanie currently works in attorney professional development at the Bay Area offices of a large law firm\, and is a member of the Board of Directors for the National Association for Law Placement. \nSchedule Overview: \n\nSeptember: Focuses on self-preparation\, identifying the motivations and goals for a difficult conversation\, and recognizing the importance of curiosity. Activities include guided meditation\, journaling\, and initial small group discussions.\nOctober: Introduces the loop of understanding and the role of an ally in preparing for difficult conversations. Participants will practice looping and work in pairs to refine their approach to conversations.\nNovember: Covers issuing invitations and setting agreements\, followed by a deep dive into practicing the conversation itself through role play. Participants will apply all the skills learned and receive feedback.\n\nLogistics \nDates: February 18\, March 18\, April 16\, 2025 \nTime: 12PM – 1:30PM Pacific / 3PM – 4:30PM Eastern \nFormat: Online \nCost: $250 for the full series \nCancellation Policy  \nPlease note our cancellation policy:  If you cancel within 30 days prior to the program\, your deposit will be returned minus a $250.00 administration fee. Less than 2 weeks (but more than one week) prior to the program\, we will retain 50% of the total cost of the program (half of which may be applied to against a future program). Please note that refunds are not made for cancellations within the last week prior to the series start unless there is a replacement for your seat. There are no refunds after the start of the series. \n*Please note that trainers are subject to availability and may change prior to program start without notice. \n  \n*Please select desired ticket and quantity using the +/- feature before clicking ‘Get Tickets.’
URL:https://understandinginconflict.org/event/series-navigating-difficult-conversations-2/
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Advanced Topics,Online Training,Practitioner Training
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SUMMARY:Looping the Dynamic
DESCRIPTION:As conflict professionals\, we become great at observing and responding to the words used by parties in conflict.  But there is a whole different level of interaction happening at the same time – that of the parties’ dynamic\, i.e.\, what’s happening at a meta level including what’s their nonverbal communication.  For instance\, we can learn a lot by noticing the parties’ tone of voice\, how much they interrupt\, their body language\, and how they’re interacting.  Part of our job as conflict professionals is to observe the tenor of the interaction between the parties\, and to make sure the discussion is moving forward. \nReflecting our observations of their dynamic back to the parties can help them better understand whether this interaction is working for them and whether it’s a productive way to move forward and sometimes it can provide the keys to unlock the conflict. \nIn this webinar you will learn how to: \n\nObserve the parties’ dynamic and their nonverbal interaction.\nReflect your observations to the clients\nWork with the clients to escape their conflict trap.\nStrengthen each party’s autonomy by creating the structure for each to have the safe space to express their own views.\nFocus the clients’ attention on understanding each other.\n\nJoin Michelle Exline Minovi and Joy Rosenthal on Tuesday\, March 11th to learn how to use this important tool to help your clients. \nWho Are the Trainers?\nMichelle Exline Minovi is a highly skilled divorce and family mediator with 12+ years family law experience.  As Managing Attorney at the legal services non-profit Ayuda in Washington\, D.C.\, Michelle represented low-income and Spanish-speaking immigrant clients in complex matrimonial cases in the context of domestic violence. After moving to Brooklyn\, Michelle litigated and won sole custody on behalf of a mother of two children who was forced to leave the ultra-orthodox community because she identified as queer. After three years of intense litigation\, Michelle wondered if there was an alternative way to divorce. Michelle knew she had to pivot from litigation to mediation when she took her first mediation training at the Center for Understanding Conflict. \nJoy S. Rosenthal\, Esq. has been mediating divorce and practicing collaborative law since she started Rosenthal Law & Mediation in 2006.  Before going out on her own\, Joy represented children in foster care and in delinquency (criminal) proceedings. Joy taught family law at the City University of New York School of Law for several years\, and developed an online course called Landing On Your Feet – A Compassionate Lawyer’s Guide to Divorce for people who are going through divorce and separation.  The child support calculator on Joy’s website is used by lawyers and court staff throughout New York State.  She is thrilled to be a CUC trainer!
URL:https://understandinginconflict.org/event/looping-the-dynamic/
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Advanced Topics,Practitioner Training,Webinars
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250310T140000
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SUMMARY:CUC Support and Development Group
DESCRIPTION:Joining a Support and Development Group is an invaluable opportunity to take your conflict resolution practice to the next level. Imagine having a dedicated space to bring your most pressing challenges\, gain fresh perspectives\, and explore innovative solutions with a community of like-minded professionals. The insights you gain\, combined with the relationships you build\, will deepen your mastery of the understanding-based model and enhance your effectiveness in the real-world situations you encounter daily. If you’re ready to invest in your growth and be part of a dynamic learning environment\, we encourage you to sign up or reach out with any questions. Take the next step in your professional journey—this is the perfect setting to refine your skills\, gain support\, and make lasting connections. \nHow the Group Works \nThe Support and Development Group is a collaborative learning environment designed for professionals who have completed the Center’s basic training and seek to deepen their understanding and application of the understanding-based model. This program offers a unique opportunity for participants to engage in practical learning by presenting real-world challenges they’ve encountered in integrating the model into their work. Through collective exploration\, the group investigates not only what is meaningful to the participant presenting but also what resonates with others\, fostering broader insights and growth. \nGroup Size and Structure \nThe intimate group size\, limited to 10 participants\, encourages deep\, interactive discussions. These sessions are led by seasoned facilitators from The Center for Understanding in Conflict who guide the group in theoretical reflection and practical problem-solving. Participants commit to five 2-hour meetings over six months\, creating a sustained\, trust-based learning community. The continuity of these meetings allows members to build strong connections\, enabling more candid sharing and deeper exploration of personal and professional conflict resolution challenges. \nWhat You’ll Gain \nIn addition to learning through case presentations\, the group is structured to encourage self-reflection and mutual feedback\, ensuring that participants can transform theoretical knowledge into confident\, applied practice in real time. By fostering a supportive environment where professionals can candidly share and explore their experiences\, this group is instrumental in making a real difference in their professional lives. \nLogistics \nDates: February 27\, March 27\, April 24\, May 22\, and June 26\, 2025 \nTime: 12PM – 2PM Pacific \nFormat: Online \nCost: $500 for the full series \nWho are the Trainers?* \nCatherine Conner has been a mediation and collaborative practice trainer since 2004. She is a frequent presenter at collaborative conferences and family law workshops. She authored Collaborative Practice Materials with Steven Neustadter and Margaret Anderson. Catherine Conner’s private practice focuses on family law alternate dispute resolution\, including mediation\, collaborative practice\, and private judging. She graduated from the UC Berkeley School of Law in 1982 and is a founding partner of Conner\, Lawrence\, Rodney\, Olhiser & Barrett\, LLP. In 1992\, Catherine became a Certified Family Law Specialist.  She has been honored as the recipient of the Rex Sater Award for Excellence in Family Law\, the Eureka award by Collaborative Practice California and was the 2018 honoree for Careers of Distinction.  She was on the Board of Directors of the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals from 2007-2014 and served as the President in 2013. She has been a board member of the CUC since 2015. \n \nMelanie Rowen is a mediator and conflict coach who believes in the power of understanding-based conflict resolution to transform our world. She frequently trains individuals and groups on effective communication in conflict situations and on creating inclusive environments\, particularly around gender\, sexual orientation\, and disability. Melanie previously litigated civil rights cases\, including marriage equality\, employment discrimination\, issues involving transgender and gender non-conforming youth and their families\, and issues facing LGBTQ+ elders\, at the National Center for Lesbian Rights\, and served on the Board of Directors of the Transgender Law Center. Earlier in her career\, she worked in business litigation at Latham & Watkins LLP\, and for many years\, she was the Associate Director for Public Interest Programs at UC Berkeley School of Law. Melanie currently works in attorney professional development at the Bay Area offices of a large law firm\, and is a member of the Board of Directors for the National Association for Law Placement. \nCancellation Policy  \nPlease note our cancellation policy:  If you cancel within 30 days prior to the program\, your deposit will be returned minus a $250.00 administration fee. Less than 2 weeks (but more than one week) prior to the program\, we will retain 50% of the total cost of the program (half of which may be applied to against a future program). Please note that refunds are not made for cancellations within the last week prior to the series start unless there is a replacement for your seat. There are no refunds after the start of the series. \nPLEASE NOTE THAT REGISTRATIONS RECEIVED LESS THAN 72 HOURS PRIOR TO PROGRAM START WILL BE ACCEPTED AT THE DISCRETION OF THE TRAINING TEAM DUE TO DEMANDS OF PREPARATION TIME AND ROLE PLAY ASSIGNMENTS. \nFor additional information\, please email us at admin@understandinginconflict.org. \n*Please note that trainers are subject to availability and may change prior to program start without notice. \n  \n*Please select desired ticket and quantity using the +/- feature before clicking ‘Get Tickets.’
URL:https://understandinginconflict.org/event/series-cuc-support-and-development-group/
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Advanced Topics,Online Training,Practitioner Training
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SUMMARY:Series - Navigating Difficult Conversations
DESCRIPTION:Conflict is an inherent part of human relationships\, yet most of us have not learned how to approach these conversations with skill and intention. This three-part course is designed to help you navigate your own conflict-laden conversations with greater confidence and effectiveness. You’ll learn the essential steps to prepare for\, initiate\, and participate in difficult conversations that foster understanding and connection\, even in challenging circumstances. \nCourse Structure \nThe course includes short lectures\, guided self-reflection\, group discussions\, and role-play exercises. By the end\, you’ll have gained both conceptual knowledge and practical tools to approach conflict with greater clarity and effectiveness. Participants will also have opportunities to reflect on their own inner experiences\, work with allies\, and practice looping and other core communication techniques. \nThe course is structured around three key areas: \n\nSelf-Preparation: Understand your motivations\, goals\, and potential barriers before entering a difficult conversation. We will explore how to assess your readiness and determine when a conversation is appropriate.\nIssuing Invitations and Process Agreements: Learn how to thoughtfully invite others into a conversation and set agreements that create a foundation for productive dialogue.\nThe Conversation: Practice the skills needed to engage in the conversation itself\, including techniques for developing mutual understanding\, addressing differing perspectives\, and working toward a meaningful resolution.\n\nWhat You’ll Gain \nBy integrating lectures\, practice\, and reflective exercises\, this course provides a comprehensive toolkit for engaging in conflict-laden conversations with greater awareness\, empathy\, and skill. \n\nDescribe the steps for a meaningful conflict-focused conversation.\nAssess your motivation and goals for engaging in difficult conversations.\nAnalyze contra-indications for having a difficult conversation.\nPlan an invitation and set pre-conversation agreements.\nPractice participating in a difficult conversation through role play and reflection.\n\nPre-Course Work: Participants are asked to think of a real-life situation involving conflict that they would be willing to explore during the course. \nWho are the Trainers?* \nSethu Laxmi Nair is a mediator\, facilitator\, coach\, and trainer in the fields of alternative dispute resolution and restorative practices. Currently\, she serves as the Director of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) and Restorative Practices at the Center for Creative Conflict Resolution\, an innovative public service group that offers a blend of conflict resolution\, training\, and systems design options within and across the New York City government. Through her private practice\, Sethu consults with nonprofit organizations and businesses\, offering a unique blend of leadership coaching\, mediation\, and group conflict management. \nA member of Hidden Water\, Sethu facilitates restorative circles to heal the impact of child sexual abuse in the family system. She also teaches a foundational course on Restorative Justice and Practices at the School of Social Work at Columbia University. Sethu has worked with various gender justice and human rights organizations in New York and India. She earned her bachelor’s at SUNY Purchase College and her Master’s in Economic and Political Development at the School of International and Public Affairs at Columbia University. \nMelanie Rowen is a mediator and conflict coach who believes in the power of understanding-based conflict resolution to transform our world. She frequently trains individuals and groups on effective communication in conflict situations and on creating inclusive environments\, particularly around gender\, sexual orientation\, and disability. Melanie previously litigated civil rights cases\, including marriage equality\, employment discrimination\, issues involving transgender and gender non-conforming youth and their families\, and issues facing LGBTQ+ elders\, at the National Center for Lesbian Rights\, and served on the Board of Directors of the Transgender Law Center. Earlier in her career\, she worked in business litigation at Latham & Watkins LLP\, and for many years\, she was the Associate Director for Public Interest Programs at UC Berkeley School of Law. Melanie currently works in attorney professional development at the Bay Area offices of a large law firm\, and is a member of the Board of Directors for the National Association for Law Placement. \nSchedule Overview: \n\nFebruary 18: Focuses on self-preparation\, identifying the motivations and goals for a difficult conversation\, and recognizing the importance of curiosity. Activities include guided meditation\, journaling\, and initial small group discussions.\nMarch 18: Introduces the loop of understanding and the role of an ally in preparing for difficult conversations. Participants will practice looping and work in pairs to refine their approach to conversations.\nApril 16: Covers issuing invitations and setting agreements\, followed by a deep dive into practicing the conversation itself through role play. Participants will apply all the skills learned and receive feedback.\n\nLogistics \nDates: February 18\, March 18\, April 16\, 2025 \nTime: 12PM – 1:30PM Pacific / 3PM – 4:30PM Eastern \nFormat: Online \nCost: $250 for the full series \nCancellation Policy  \nPlease note our cancellation policy:  If you cancel within 30 days prior to the program\, your deposit will be returned minus a $250.00 administration fee. Less than 2 weeks (but more than one week) prior to the program\, we will retain 50% of the total cost of the program (half of which may be applied to against a future program). Please note that refunds are not made for cancellations within the last week prior to the series start unless there is a replacement for your seat. There are no refunds after the start of the series. \n*Please note that trainers are subject to availability and may change prior to program start without notice. \n  \n*Please select desired ticket and quantity using the +/- feature before clicking ‘Get Tickets.’
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LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Advanced Topics,Online Training,Practitioner Training
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SUMMARY:Self-Reflection for Conflict Professionals Intensive (SCPI) 2025
DESCRIPTION:CUC invites you to join our next online cohort of SCPI\, where conflict resolution professionals commit to exploring together practices of self-reflection that are constructive for ourselves and productive for our clients.\nTogether we will:\n\nLearn about compassionately connecting with and understanding\, in the context of our various histories\, positions\, and intersections\,  our deeper impulses fueling our commitment to working with people in conflict.\nRecognize barriers to self-understanding and constructive presence\, such as general reactivity\, judgment\, insecurity\, anger\, or the desire for control.\nWork with those barriers in ways that bring us closer to ourselves and our clients.\nExplore SCPI concepts and skills through the specific experiences of cohort participants.\nDiscuss how to integrate inner experience and external action.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nParticipants will practice various self-reflection methods during six group online sessions over six months (approximately 1 three hour group session monthly) and in-between sessions individually (daily) and 1-1 peer meetings (weekly).\n\n\nThis program is for anyone whose work includes helping people navigate conflicts\, including mediators in various community and professional contexts\, human resource managers\, team leaders\, volunteer coordinators\, ombudspersons\, lawyers\, mental health and financial and fiduciary professionals\, and other similar professionals. Participants can be previously trained in or identified with the CUC understanding-based model\, but it is not a requirement.\n\nWhile we wish that everyone who wishes to attend could\, there will be a limited number of participants to ensure everyone has an impactful and productive experience and maintain strong connections between group members.\n\n\nDATES AND TIMES FOR ONLINE GROUP SESSIONS VIA ZOOM\n9:00 AM – 12:00 PM PST on the following dates in 2025: \n\nFebruary 7th\nFebruary 28th\nMarch 21st\nApril 11th\nApril 25th\nMay 9th\n\nAll dates are Fridays.\nCOST\nThe cost will be $750 per participant for the 4-month program.\n\nParticipants will also need to access for themselves:\n\nA copy of Inside Out: How Conflict Professionals Can Use Self-Reflection to Help Their Clients\, by Gary Friedman. Paper copies are available for purchase through online stores for approximately $35 – 55.\nYour own self-selected or crafted paper journal for use throughout the program.\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTRATION\n\n\nPre-registration for the 2025 cohort is now open! Please click the link below to complete the pre-registration survey. Note we will be accepting applications through December and registering participants by early to mid-January 2025.\n\n\n: 2025 SCPI Pre-Registration Survey\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nFACILITATORS*\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHeba Nimr has worked in various capacities for more than 30 years with families and organizations challenging systemic barriers to equity\, as well as navigating interpersonal conflicts and abuse. Heba brings and builds on those experiences in her current practice\, based in Oakland for ten years and counting\, as a lawyer and mediator focused primarily in the areas of family law\, and life\, legacy and death planning.  She has particular strength and interest in conflict resolution in multicultural and multilingual settings. \n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n  \nGary J. Friedman has been practicing law as a mediator with Mediation Law Offices in Mill Valley\, California since 1976\, integrating mediative principles into the practice of law and the resolution of legal disputes. Co-founder of the Center for Understanding in Conflict (formerly the Center for Mediation in Law)\, he has been teaching mediation since 1980. Prior to his work as a mediator\, he practiced law as a trial lawyer with Friedman and Friedman in Bridgeport\, Connecticut. After several years as an advocate\, he sought a new approach to resolving disputes through increasing the participation of the parties in the resolution of their differences. At that time\, he and his colleague\, Jack Himmelstein\, began to develop the Understanding-based model that is now practiced extensively in the United States and Europe. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNorman Fischer is a poet\, author\, Zen Buddhist priest and former abbot of the San Francisco Zen Center. As founder of the Everyday Zen Foundation (www.everydayzen.org)\, his work with meditation practice has taken him into many corners of contemporary American life including the arts\, education\, hospice training\, education\, and lawyering as a spiritual path. Recently\, he began offering meditation training to engineers at Google. Norman has worked with the Center for Understanding in Conflict on inquiries that focus on bringing the calmness and insight of meditation practice directly into conflict situations. Norman has written 29 books. His latest books are Untitled Series: Life As It is and The World Could Be Otherwise: Imagination and the Bodhisattva Path. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHansa Patel is an attorney\, mediator\, and teacher.  As an attorney\, Hansa zealously advocated for abused and neglected children or defended their parents’ rights in the San Francisco juvenile dependency court for fourteen years.  Hansa is passionate about serving the underprivileged community.  Feeling depleted by the court system\, Hansa explored new ways to empower her clients to resolve conflict.  Mediation empowers Hansa’s clients to choose how they want to engage with conflict\, co-create resolutions\, and even transform a relationship.  In the USA\, Canada\, and Africa\, Hansa teaches mediation\, including integrating mindfulness skills into conflict resolution.  Hansa wants her clients to have the same tools she cultivates in her children:  a mindful approach to resolving challenges in life. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n*Please note that trainers are subject to availability and may change prior to program start without notice.
URL:https://understandinginconflict.org/event/self-reflection-for-conflict-professionals-intensive-scpi-2025/
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Advanced Topics,Online Training,Workplace Mediation
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SUMMARY:Your Next Steps: Launching Your Understanding-Based ADR Work
DESCRIPTION:Have you have taken a conflict resolution training and want to add consensual dispute resolution to your existing work or start a new practice\, what next? This three-part series will help you explore your motivations\, professional goals\, opportunities and challenges.  \nThis will be an interactive process with exercises and briefings on practical aspects of starting and/or incorporating ADR into a practice or your work and bringing people in the door. You will leave with a concrete action plan to develop the next phase of your work. \nWho should take this series? People who are excited about incorporating the Understanding Based Model into their work but aren’t sure how or are looking for structured support in taking this step. \nDates: July 12\, August 02\, and August 23\, 2024\nTime: 9 – 11:30 AM PT • 12 – 2:30 PM ET • 6 – 8:30 PM CEST\n \nTopics\nJuly 12:  Assessing Yourself  \nWe will assess where you are now\, clarify what you are looking for in the future\, determine what needs to change\, and identify possible barriers.  \nAugust 02: Assessing Your Situation and Creating a Plan \nWe will delve into the concrete aspects of your current situation\, compare it to your desired situation\, and explore how to close the gap between the two.  \nAugust 23:  Implementing the Plan \nWe will explore how to let the world know about your new approach\, share plans and ideas\, and leave with concrete next steps. \nLogistics\nThe training session will be conducted through Zoom. After registration\, a separate email with Zoom connection details will be sent prior to the event. \nParticipants are encouraged to log on ten minutes before the start of each session to troubleshoot any technical issues and help ensure the programs can start on time each day. \nBetween sessions\, ‘homework’ and reflective exercises will be assigned. \nCost\nThe program training fee for the entire series is just $400. Participants are expected to attend the entire series so they can benefit full from the experience. \n  \n \nFaculty\nMelanie Rowen is a mediator and conflict coach who believes in the power of understanding-based conflict resolution to transform our world. She frequently trains individuals and groups on effective communication in conflict situations and on creating inclusive environments\, particularly around gender\, sexual orientation\, and disability. Melanie previously litigated civil rights cases\, including marriage equality\, employment discrimination\, issues involving transgender and gender non-conforming youth and their families\, and issues facing LGBTQ+ elders\, at the National Center for Lesbian Rights\, and served on the Board of Directors of the Transgender Law Center. Earlier in her career\, she worked in business litigation at Latham & Watkins LLP\, and for many years\, she was the Associate Director for Public Interest Programs at UC Berkeley School of Law. Melanie currently works in attorney professional development at the Bay Area offices of a large law firm\, and is a member of the Board of Directors for the National Association for Law Placement. \n  \nCatherine Conner has been a mediation and collaborative practice trainer since 2004. She is a frequent presenter at collaborative conferences and family law workshops. She authored Collaborative Practice Materials with Steven Neustadter and Margaret Anderson. Catherine Conner’s private practice focuses on family law alternate dispute resolution\, including mediation\, collaborative practice\, and private judging. She graduated from the UC Berkeley School of Law in 1982 and is a founding partner of Conner\, Lawrence\, Rodney\, Olhiser & Barrett\, LLP. In 1992\, Catherine became a Certified Family Law Specialist.  She has been honored as the recipient of the Rex Sater Award for Excellence in Family Law\, the Eureka award by Collaborative Practice California and was the 2018 honoree for Careers of Distinction.  She was on the Board of Directors of the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals from 2007-2014 and served as the President in 2013. \n  \nCaitlin Meredith\, MPH\, MA\, is a mediator\, coach and conflict skills trainer who works with individuals\, organizations and families navigating transitions and conflict. Her curiosity about conflict led to 13 years with Doctors Without Borders in war zones in sub-Saharan Africa\, and then to consulting in the criminal justice system. After working in the aftermath of big conflicts\, she decided to learn more about preventing and working through disagreements through courageous conversations. This curiosity led her to the Center for Understanding in Conflict. In addition to her private practice\, Caitlin volunteers her time as a mediator for community and court-based mediation programs in Colorado and California. She also teaches Core Mediation and Negotiation classes at the Monterey College of Law and co-hosts a podcast about women’s financial literacy. In all of her endeavors\, Caitlin finds honest\, clear and vulnerable communication to be the key ingredient for creating meaningful connections in our lives. Also\, humor. \n\nCancellation Policy\nPlease note our cancellation policy for this series: there are no refunds after the start of the series. \nPLEASE NOTE THAT REGISTRATIONS RECEIVED LESS THAN 72 HOURS PRIOR TO PROGRAM START WILL BE ACCEPTED AT THE DISCRETION OF THE TRAINING TEAM DUE TO DEMANDS OF PREPARATION TIME AND ROLE PLAY ASSIGNMENTS. \n*Please select desired ticket and quantity using the +/- feature before clicking ‘Get Tickets.’
URL:https://understandinginconflict.org/event/your-next-steps-launching-your-understanding-based-adr-work-2024/
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Advanced Topics,Online Training,Practitioner Training
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SUMMARY:16-Hour Advanced Matrimonial Mediation Training Online (East Coast)
DESCRIPTION:To register\, scroll to the bottom of this page. \nMay 29 & 30\n10:00 AM – 2:00 PM PST | 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM EST\nJune 5\, 2024\n8:00 AM – 12:00 PM PST | 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM EST\nJune 6\, 2024\n10:00 AM – 2:00 PM PST | 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM EST\nONLINE \n_______________ \nJoin the Center for Understanding in Conflict for a comprehensive 16-hour Advanced Matrimonial Mediation Training. \nOur trainers have designed this program to benefit those practicing in New York. However\, it is appropriate and applicable for professionals of all disciplines\, including jurists\, lawyers\, collaborative professionals\, business consultants\, executive coaches\, managers and supervisors\, human resources professionals\, ombuds-people\, non-profit staff\, and other people whose work will be enhanced by increased skills in conflict resolution. \nCore Concepts\nThis highly engaging program will: \n\nTeach participants relevant New York State matrimonial and family law.\nTeach advanced skills helpful to mediate divorces and family cases effectively rooted in the understanding-based model.\nQualifies as an advanced mediation course approved under Part 146.4(b)(2) of the Rules of the Chief Administrative Judge of New York State.\nProvide 16 hours of NYS CLE credits.\nCan be combined with the 24-hour Basic Mediation Training Course to receive a 40-hour completion certificate.\n\n  \n \n\nWhat is the Format of this Training?\nParticipants will learn matrimonial law through discussions and advanced mediation skills through role-plays and interactive exercises.  This hands-on\, online training also trains the core skills of the Understanding Based Approach\, through lively demonstrations and role-plays\, all of which immerse participants in the learning. Realistic simulations\, in which participants work through mediations with coaching from our teachers\, offer participants the chance to hone their skills and experience the emotional challenges faced by parties in dispute. Participants describe these different modes of learning and their interplay as engaging and rewarding. \nWhich topics will be covered?\n\nHarnessing the power of understanding to assist the parties in reaching fuller and more satisfying agreements.\nPracticing advanced mediation techniques to address challenging family dynamics.\nTeaching the laws on child support\, maintenance\, equitable distribution of marital assets/debts\, and parenting (custody/visitation\, decision-making authority).\nLearning to navigate the role of law and lawyers in divorce mediation.\n\nWho Can Participate? \nThis advanced training is open to those who have completed prior mediation training. If you are still determining whether your training meets this requirement\, please get in touch with james@understandinginconflict.org \n  \n \n  \nCost\nThe program training fee is $900 for the four\, half-days. \n  \n**Those who have taken the 24-hour Basic Mediation course in April\, 2024 are also eligible to receive a 10% training fee discount. Please contact james@understandinginconflict.org if this applies to you. \n** The maximum discount available from all sources is 10% of the training fee. \nFinancial aid may be available for training fees.  Please contact us at admin@understandinginconflict.org for details or for any questions regarding logistics. \n  \n  \n \n\nWho Are the Trainers?\nAntoinette Delruelle has been a mediator since 2009 and an attorney since 1994. Before starting the Mediation Project at the New York Legal Assistance Group (NYLAG) in 2013\, she represented survivors of domestic violence in divorces and family cases for eighteen years and has taught mediation to legal services attorneys and NYS court staff and mediates divorces\, parenting\, and child permanency cases for New York City’s five borough courts. Antoinette was president of the Family and Divorce Mediation Council of Greater New York from 2014 to 2016 and is on the Center for Understanding in Conflict board. She is a member of the statewide ADR Advisory Committee formed by former Chief Judge DiFiore in April 2018 to give recommendations on how to increase the use of ADR in the NYS court system. \nIvan Alter is a collaborative attorney and mediator with offices in Westchester County and New York City and an adjunct professor of law at Brooklyn Law School. Practicing law since 1994\, Ivan previously had a career as a commercial and matrimonial litigator before discovering the understanding based model at the CUC. Since then\, Ivan has focused all of his professional energies on practicing\, promoting\, and teaching mediation and collaborative law. He is member of the New York Association of Collaborative Professionals\, the Family and Divorce Mediation Council\, the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals\, and Northern Westchester Collaborative Divorce. \nMichelle Exline Minovi is a highly skilled divorce and family mediator with 12+ years family law experience.  As Managing Attorney at the legal services non-profit Ayuda in Washington\, D.C.\, Michelle represented low-income and Spanish-speaking immigrant clients in complex matrimonial cases in the context of domestic violence. After moving to Brooklyn\, Michelle litigated and won sole custody on behalf of a mother of two children who was forced to leave the ultra-orthodox community because she identified as queer. After three years of intense litigation\, Michelle wondered if there was an alternative way to divorce. Michelle knew she had to pivot from litigation to mediation when she took her first mediation training at the Center for Understanding Conflict. \n\nGuest Trainer on Family Systems\, Emotional Aspects of Separation and Divorce on Adult and Minor children\, and Age Appropriate Parenting\nTanya Leach is an attorney\, mediator\, mitigation specialist and psychoanalyst in private practice in Manhattan. She began her transition from litigation to mediation and psychotherapy in 2013\, studying mediation at the Ackerman Institute for the Family and the Center for Understanding in Conflict and psychoanalysis at the National Institute for the Psychotherapies (“NIP”)\, while volunteering at NYLAG’s Mediation Project\, providing lowcost therapy at NIP’s Treatment Center\, and facilitating restorative justice work for individuals and groups in state prisons. She was President of NIP’s Professional Association (“NIPPA”) from 2018 until 2023\, is part of the Mediation Roster for the Queens County Matrimonial Part and is on the faculty of NIP. \n  \n \nIs there Continuing Education Credit?\nNew York \nIn New York\, The Mediation Intensive Training will fulfill 16 NY CLE credit hours.  For continuing legal education purposes\, the Mediation Intensive Training is appropriate for both newly admitted and experienced attorneys. 15 CLE credits are in skills and areas of professional practice and 1 CLE credit is in ethics \nThe Center’s in-person and online training has been approved under Part 146 by the New York State Unified Court System’s Office of ADR Programs. (Please note that final placement on any court roster is at the discretion of the local Administrative Judge and participation in a course that is either approved or pending approval does not guarantee placement on a local court roster.) \nCancellation Policy\nPlease note our cancellation policy: If you cancel 4 weeks or more prior to the program\, we return your deposit minus a $250.00 administration fee. Between 4 and 2 weeks prior to the program\, we retain 50% of the total cost of the program unless we are able to find a replacement for your seat\, in which case we will refund the fee minus the $250.00 administration fee. There are no refunds for cancellations less than two weeks prior to the program unless we can find a replacement. \nFor additional information\, please email us at admin@understandinginconflict.org or call us at (844) 242-3428. \n________________________________________ \n[1] Final placement on any court roster is at the discretion of the local Administrative Judge and participation in a course that is approved does not guarantee placement on a local court roster.  Pursuant to Part 146\, court-based mediation rosters require both a combination of mediation training and experience mediating.  Acceptance on court rosters depends on a court’s need for mediators at any given time and may include a court’s need for mediators with specific case-type training or experience and mediation experience. \n*Please select desired ticket OR deposit for ticket and quantity using the +/- feature before clicking ‘Get Tickets.’ 
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CATEGORIES:Advanced Topics,East Coast Events,Live Training,Online Training,Workplace Mediation
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SUMMARY:Teacher Training Program 2024 (Hybrid)
DESCRIPTION:Introducing the 2024 Teacher Training Program\nThe Center for Understanding in Conflict’s training programs have been popular for over 40 years because the Understanding-Based approach resonates with many people. Our trainings are powerful experiential education\, carefully designed and skillfully taught. After a successful 2022-23 cohort\, we will continue to deepen and broaden the availability of understanding-based conflict resolution teachers\, improve capacity to serve program participants\, and support CUC community members in developing the skills to teach understanding-based conflict engagement in various contexts. \nIn 2024\, CUC will again be offering an intensive Teacher Training Program\, and we are excited to invite CUC’s extended community to consider applying to attend or financially support the program. \n\n\n\n\nAbout the Program\nCUC’s Teacher Training program is for those motivated to develop their ability to teach Understanding-Based conflict resolution skills to others. Over nine months\, through a mix of in-person and online sessions along with self-reflection\, reading\, one-on-one and small group conversations\, and projects between sessions\, participants in the Teacher Training cohort will: \n\nLearn how to teach CUC’s model\, including the Center’s teaching style and Understanding-Based principles\, concepts\, and tools.\nWork with CUC’s most experienced teachers\, Gary Friedman and Catherine Conner.\nPractice delivering Understanding-Based conflict resolution content.\nThrough self-reflection practices\, explore and bring their authentic selves to their teaching.\nUse various instructional methods and formats\, informed by pedagogical best practices\, to hold training space for all learners.\nUnderstand the logistics of planning and executing a training.\n\nThe Teacher Training program will prepare participants to offer trainings wherever they are drawn. \n* Participants also receive complimentary CUC Connect membership for the duration of the program\, which includes access to monthly live webinars\, webinar library\, and featured recordings from past programs. \nProgram Schedule\nThe Teacher Training cohort will meet monthly from February though November 2024. Participants will be expected to attend all sessions.  In addition\, there will be assignments for additional work between meetings\, peer conversations\, and monthly optional small group meetings with the instructors. \nThe schedule will be: \nOnline\nFriday        2/23/24      9:00 am – 1:00 pm    Zoom \nFriday        3/22/24      9:00 am – 1:00 pm    Zoom \nFriday        5/17/24      9:00 am – 1:00 pm    Zoom \nFriday        6/14/24      9:00 am – 1:00 pm    Zoom \nFriday        7/19/24      9:00 am – 1:00 pm    Zoom \nFriday        8/16/24      9:00 am – 1:00 pm    Zoom \nFriday        9/27/24      9:00 am – 1:00 pm    Zoom \nFriday        10/18/24    9:00 am – 1:00 pm    Zoom \nIn Person\nApril 18 (Thursday) at 3 pm to April 21 (Sunday) at 3 pm • Ralston White Retreat in Mill Valley\, CA \nNovember 14 (Thursday) at 3 pm to November 17 (Sunday) at 3 pm  Ralston White Retreat in Mill Valley\, CA \nProgram Costs\nThe training fee is $4\,000 per participant\, with an additional anticipated combined cost of $1\,250 for the two in-person\, multi-day sessions for lodging and meals. Please note that a $1000 discount is available for individuals and nonprofit organizations. \nOur training fees are based on the costs to CUC for offering this program\, and we don’t want the cost to be a barrier to potential participants. We will be working diligently to pool and distribute resources in a way that makes access available to all who can benefit from this vital program. \nIf this program will be valuable to you and the work you do in your community\, but the price is a concern\, indicate that when you apply. CUC is also committed to being creative about making payments\, including in installments. \nLikewise\, if you can attend and contribute more than the cost\, please let us know.  We also encourage all those who connect with the understanding-based model to help fund the teacher training. Our prior experience has been that the broader CUC community benefits from investing in the next generation of trainers and we welcome your support. \n\n\nApplication process\nRegistration is now closed. Please email james@understandinginconflict.org to inquire about the waitlist. Thank you for your interest! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFacilitators\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGary J. Friedman has been practicing law as a mediator with Mediation Law Offices in Mill Valley\, California since 1976\, integrating mediative principles into the practice of law and the resolution of legal disputes. Co-founder of the Center for Understanding in Conflict (formerly the Center for Mediation in Law)\, he has been teaching mediation since 1980. Prior to his work as a mediator\, he practiced law as a trial lawyer with Friedman and Friedman in Bridgeport\, Connecticut. After several years as an advocate\, he sought a new approach to resolving disputes through increasing the participation of the parties in the resolution of their differences. At that time\, he and his colleague\, Jack Himmelstein\, began to develop the Understanding-based model that is now practiced extensively in the United States and Europe. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCatherine Conner has been a mediation and collaborative practice trainer since 2004. She is a frequent presenter at collaborative conferences and family law workshops. She authored Collaborative Practice Materials with Steven Neustadter and Margaret Anderson. Catherine Conner’s private practice focuses on family law alternate dispute resolution\, including mediation\, collaborative practice\, and private judging. She graduated from the UC Berkeley School of Law\, Boalt Hall in 1982 and is a founding partner of Conner\, Lawrence\, Rodney\, Olhiser & Barrett\, LLP. In 1992\, Catherine became a Certified Family Law Specialist.  She has been honored as the recipient of the Rex Sater Award for Excellence in Family Law\, the Eureka award by Collaborative Practice California and was the 2018 honoree for Careers of Distinction.  She was on the Board of Directors of the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals from 2007-2014 and served as the President in 2013.
URL:https://understandinginconflict.org/event/teacher-training-program-2024-hybrid/
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Advanced Topics,Workplace Mediation
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SUMMARY:Self-Reflection for Conflict Professionals Intensive (SCPI) 2024
DESCRIPTION:CUC invites you to join our first online introductory cohort of SCPI\, where conflict resolution professionals commit to exploring together practices of self-reflection that are constructive for ourselves and productive for our clients.\nTogether we will:\n\nLearn about compassionately connecting with and understanding\, in the context of our various histories\, positions\, and intersections\,  our deeper impulses fueling our commitment to working with people in conflict.\nRecognize barriers to self-understanding and constructive presence\, such as general reactivity\, judgment\, insecurity\, anger\, or the desire for control.\nWork with those barriers in ways that bring us closer to ourselves and our clients.\nExplore SCPI concepts and skills through the specific experiences of cohort participants.\nDiscuss how to integrate inner experience and external action.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nParticipants will practice various self-reflection methods during six group online sessions over six months (approximately 1 three hour group session monthly) and in-between sessions individually (daily) and 1-1 peer meetings (weekly).\n\n\nThis program is for anyone whose work includes helping people navigate conflicts\, including mediators in various community and professional contexts\, human resource managers\, team leaders\, volunteer coordinators\, ombudspersons\, lawyers\, mental health and financial and fiduciary professionals\, and other similar professionals. Participants can be previously trained in or identified with the CUC understanding-based model\, but it is not a requirement.\n\nWhile we wish that everyone who wishes to attend could\, there will be a limited number of participants to ensure everyone has an impactful and productive experience and maintain strong connections between group members.\n\n\nDATES AND TIMES FOR ONLINE GROUP SESSIONS VIA ZOOM\n9:00 AM – 12:00 PM PST on the following dates in 2024: \nJanuary 20th\nFebruary 10th\nMarch 8th**\nApril 26th**\nMay 11th\nJune 8th\nAll dates are Saturdays except those marked**\, which are Fridays.\nCOST\nThe cost will be $750 per participant for the 6-month program.\n\nParticipants will also need to access for themselves:\n\nA copy of Inside Out: How Conflict Professionals Can Use Self-Reflection to Help Their Clients\, by Gary Friedman. Paper copies are available for purchase through online stores for approximately $35 – 55.\nTheir own self-selected or crafted paper journal for use throughout the program.\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTRATION\nRegistration is now closed. Please email james@understandinginconflict.org to inquire about the waitlist. Thank you for your interest!\n\n\n  \nFACILITATORS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHeba Nimr has worked in various capacities for more than 30 years with families and organizations challenging systemic barriers to equity\, as well as navigating interpersonal conflicts and abuse. Heba brings and builds on those experiences in her current practice\, based in Oakland for ten years and counting\, as a lawyer and mediator focused primarily in the areas of family law\, and life\, legacy and death planning.  She has particular strength and interest in conflict resolution in multicultural and multilingual settings. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGary J. Friedman has been practicing law as a mediator with Mediation Law Offices in Mill Valley\, California since 1976\, integrating mediative principles into the practice of law and the resolution of legal disputes. Co-founder of the Center for Understanding in Conflict (formerly the Center for Mediation in Law)\, he has been teaching mediation since 1980. Prior to his work as a mediator\, he practiced law as a trial lawyer with Friedman and Friedman in Bridgeport\, Connecticut. After several years as an advocate\, he sought a new approach to resolving disputes through increasing the participation of the parties in the resolution of their differences. At that time\, he and his colleague\, Jack Himmelstein\, began to develop the Understanding-based model that is now practiced extensively in the United States and Europe. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNorman Fischer is a poet\, author\, Zen Buddhist priest and former abbot of the San Francisco Zen Center. As founder of the Everyday Zen Foundation (www.everydayzen.org)\, his work with meditation practice has taken him into many corners of contemporary American life including the arts\, education\, hospice training\, education\, and lawyering as a spiritual path. Recently\, he began offering meditation training to engineers at Google. Norman has worked with the Center for Understanding in Conflict on inquiries that focus on bringing the calmness and insight of meditation practice directly into conflict situations. Norman has written 29 books. His latest books are Untitled Series: Life As It is and The World Could Be Otherwise: Imagination and the Bodhisattva Path. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHansa Patel is an attorney\, mediator\, and teacher.  As an attorney\, Hansa zealously advocated for abused and neglected children or defended their parents’ rights in the San Francisco juvenile dependency court for fourteen years.  Hansa is passionate about serving the underprivileged community.  Feeling depleted by the court system\, Hansa explored new ways to empower her clients to resolve conflict.  Mediation empowers Hansa’s clients to choose how they want to engage with conflict\, co-create resolutions\, and even transform a relationship.  In the USA\, Canada\, and Africa\, Hansa teaches mediation\, including integrating mindfulness skills into conflict resolution.  Hansa wants her clients to have the same tools she cultivates in her children:  a mindful approach to resolving challenges in life. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJennifer Sullivan is a mediator\, facilitator\, and litigator who brings the power of understanding to her work. Jennifer’s background as a commercial litigator informs her focus on mediating civil and business disputes. She presents and teaches regularly on mediation techniques\, is a member of the ADR Section of the Colorado Bar Association; a co-owner of a litigation\, mediation\, and corporate boutique law firm; and is the Senior Assistant Dean for Administration and Program Development at the University of Colorado Law School. She is a strong believer in second chances and is involved in a Boulder non-profit that supports formerly incarcerated individuals who are re-entering society.
URL:https://understandinginconflict.org/event/14959/
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Advanced Topics,Workplace Mediation
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SUMMARY:Your Next Steps: Launching Your Understanding-Based ADR Work
DESCRIPTION:  \nYou have taken a conflict resolution training and want to add consensual dispute resolution to your existing practice or start a new practice— what next?  \nOur three-part series will help you explore your motivations\, professional goals\, opportunities and challenges. This will be an interactive process with exercises and briefings on practical aspects of starting and/or incorporating ADR into a practice or your work and bringing people in the door. You will leave with a concrete action plan to develop the next phase of your work. \nWho should take this series? People who are excited about incorporating the Understanding Based Model into their work but aren’t sure how or are looking for structured support in taking this step. \nDates: May 13\, June 24\,  and July 29\, 2022\nTime 9 – 11:30 AM PDT • 12 – 2:30 PM EDT • 6 – 8:30 PM CEST\nLogistics\nThe training session will be conducted through Zoom. After registration\, Kayla Hellal (kayla@understandinginconflict.org) will send a separate email with Zoom connection details.  \nParticipants are encouraged to log on ten minutes before the start of each session to troubleshoot any technical issues and help ensure the programs can start on time each day. \nCost\nThe program training fee is $297. \nA 5-10% discount is available for our CUC Connect members. Click here for more information. \n \nFaculty\nMelanie Rowen\, our President\, is a mediator and conflict coach who believes in the power of understanding-based conflict resolution to transform our world. She frequently trains individuals and groups on effective communication in conflict situations and on creating inclusive environments\, particularly around gender\, sexual orientation\, and disability. Melanie previously litigated civil rights cases\, including marriage equality\, employment discrimination\, issues involving transgender and gender non-conforming youth and their families\, and issues facing LGBTQI elders\, at the National Center for Lesbian Rights. Before that\, she worked in business litigation at Latham & Watkins LLP.  Melanie serves on the Board of Directors of the Transgender Law Center and is the Associate Director for Public Interest Programs at UC Berkeley School of Law. \nCatherine Conner is a mediator\, collaborative attorney\, a teacher at and a director on the board of the Center for Understanding in Conflict. Her practice focuses on family law alternate dispute resolution\, including mediation\, collaborative practice and private judging.  She co-authored Collaborative Family Law Practice Materials.  She was on the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals board of directors from 2008 through 2014 and was the President in 2013. \nCancellation Policy\nPlease note our cancellation policy for this series: there are no refunds after the start of the series.
URL:https://understandinginconflict.org/event/your-next-steps/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Advanced Topics,Online Training
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SUMMARY:Co-Parent Counseling: Helping Parents Help their Children through Divorce
DESCRIPTION:Dates and Times\nJanuary 21\n1:00 PM – 5:00 PM Pacific • 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM Eastern \nJanuary 22\n9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Pacific • 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM Eastern \nJanuary 23\n9:00 AM – 4:30 PM Pacific • 12:00 PM – 7:30 PM Eastern \nJanuary 22 and 23 will include a 45 minute mid-day break and each day will include stretch/movement breaks for our bodies’ sake while on Zoom. \n  \nWould you like to combine your therapeutic skills with a problem-solving approach to help separating parents create a healthy new family structure? Do you feel you need additional training to do this? \nOur course is exactly what you need! \nCo-parenting counseling has developed over the last 10-15 years to help parents transition from an intact family to separate homes while protecting children from the harm of a high-conflict separation. The most effective co-parenting counselors integrate skills and concepts from psychology\, conflict resolution and family law fields. We will explore together how the following apply to co-parenting services: \n\nDevelopmental psychology concepts such as attachment and child development\nFamily systems and dynamics \nConflict patterns and styles\nHow to work through conflict to reach agreements\nIntersection with the legal system and professionals\nPractical and logistical aspects of co-parenting work\n\nThis interactive online training features briefings on the above topics and more\, followed by lively demonstrations and role-plays\, all of which immerse participants in the learning. Realistic simulations\, in which participants practice co-parenting counseling with coaching from our teachers offer participants the chance to try out new tools and hone their skills. Participants describe these different modes of learning and their interplay as enjoyable as they are engaging and rewarding. \nFaculty\n \nCatherine Conner has been a mediation and collaborative practice trainer since 2004. She is a frequent presenter at collaborative conferences and family law workshops. She authored Collaborative Practice Materials with Steven Neustadter and Margaret Anderson. Catherine Conner’s private practice focuses on family law alternate dispute resolution\, including mediation\, collaborative practice\, and private judging. She graduated from the University of California\, Boalt Hall in 1982 and is a founding partner of Conner\, Lawrence\, Rodney\, Olhiser & Barrett\, LLP. In 1992\, Catherine became a Certified Family Law Specialist.  She has been honored as the recipient of the Rex Sater Award for Excellence in Family Law\, the Eureka award by Collaborative Practice California and was the 2018 honoree for Careers of Distinction.  She was on the Board of Directors of the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals from 2007-2014 and served as the President in 2013. \nStacey Shuster\, Ph.D. is a psychologist-mediator in full-time private practice in San Francisco. Trained as a couple\, family and child therapist\, she has worked at the AIDS Family Project in San Francisco and taught Family Therapy at a number of local graduate programs\, including the Department of Psychiatry at California Pacific Medical Center. She is a trained mediator and collaborative coach\, and helps separating and divorcing families as a co-parent counselor. Most recently\, she has enjoyed working together with attorneys in co-mediation. \nStacey has presented at a number of national professional conferences on issues related to same-sex divorce and co-parenting challenges\, as well as on Integrative Mediation. \nTeacher’s page >> \nLogistics\nThe training session will be conducted through Zoom. After registration\, Kayla Hellal (kayla@understandinginconflict.org) will send a separate email with Zoom connection details. You will need the QR code generated at check-out to connect. \nParticipants are encouraged to log on ten minutes before the start of each session to troubleshoot any technical issues and help ensure the programs can start on time each day. \nCost\nThe program training fee is $750. \nA 5-10% discount is available for our CUC Connect members. Click here for more information. \nCancellation Policy\nPlease note our cancellation policy: If you cancel 4 weeks or more prior to the program\, we return your deposit minus a $100.00 administration fee. Between 4 and 2 weeks prior to the program\, we retain 50% of the total cost of the program unless we are able to find a replacement for your seat\, in which case we will refund the fee minus the $100.00 administration fee. If the cancellation occurs within two weeks of  the program\, we will not refund the fee unless we are able to find a replacement.  \nContinuing Education Credits\nThe Center for Understanding in Conflict is approved by the California Psychological Association to provide continuing professional education for psychologists. The Center for Understanding in Conflict maintains responsibility for this program and its content.  BBS licensees may also receive credit from The Center for Understanding in Conflict as a provider approved by the California Psychological Association.  This course qualifies for 16 CE credits.
URL:https://understandinginconflict.org/event/co-parent-counseling/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Advanced Topics,Online Training
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SUMMARY:Court Involved Therapist Training
DESCRIPTION:August 27 and 28 | September 17 and 18 | October 1 and 2\nNovato\, California\n\nIn-person attendance is strongly preferred\, but there is an option to attend online. If you would like to attend the virtual training\, please select the online training ticket at the bottom of this page.\n9 AM to 4 PM with breaks and lunch provided\nRegistration fee: $1\,200\nEffective interventions throughout the divorce process\, including pre-divorce\, post-divorce\, co-parenting plans\, custody  schedules\, and custody and co-parenting dispute resolution.\nThis 36-hour Court Involved Therapists course will train you to meet the qualifications of the Association of Family and Conciliations Courts (AFCC) Court-Involved Therapy guidelines.\nParticipants are required to have completed their COVID-19 vaccinations at least two weeks prior to the start of this program or provide proof of a negative test within 24 hours prior to the start of training. In-person attendance is strongly encouraged. However\, if you are unable to travel and are interested in attending remotely\, please contact the Registration Manager for more information. \nTo register\, scroll to the bottom of this page.\nDownload event flyer. \nSponsors\nAFCC-CA (Association of Family and Conciliation Courts California Chapter)\nThe Family Law Steering Committee of the Sonoma County Bar Association \nThis training is recommended by the Steve Frankel Group\nAbout the training\nMental Health professionals face numerous challenges when working with high-conflict families navigating the legal system. Specially trained “Court Involved Therapists” (CITs) are desperately needed to serve this rapidly growing mental health population. Well-trained CITs are a critical support for families trying to successfully navigate the complex world of the family law court system\, including child custody cases. Inappropriate treatment\, from an inadequately trained therapist\, may escalate family conflict and cause significant damage. On the other hand\, specialized training and interventions that incorporate the latest research and best practices can maximize the outcome for all family members. An effective Court Involved Therapist\, who is trained to maintain a forensic mindset and to collaborate with multi-disciplinary professionals\, can make all the difference in these often contentious divorce disputes. \nThis Court Involved Therapist training program curriculum will address: \n\nFamily Law overview for Mental Health Professionals\, Professional Guidelines\nMediation\, Collaboration and Litigation\nWhat happens in Court\, communicating with the Courts/attorneys\, subpoenas/requests for letters/ declarations and testifying in Court\, working with Minors Counsel\, Legal\, and Ethical Requirements for the Court Involved Therapist\nCo-parent Counseling\, High Conflict Co-parenting\, High Conflict Personalities\nForensic Clinical Interviewing children in the legal process\nResist/Refuse cases\, Reunification Counseling and Family Therapy\nFamily interventions – reoccurring themes in Court Involved Work\nSupervised Visitation and Therapeutic Supervised Visitation\nIntimate Partner Violence: addressing safety\, arrival/departure protocols\nAddressing child\, drug and alcohol abuse in Parenting Plans\nParenting Coordinator and Private Child Custody Recommending Counselor\nOverview of child custody evaluations\nSpecial needs children in Family Court Processes\n\nWho should attend this training?\n\nMental health professionals\nLicensed Marriage and Family Therapists\nPsychologists\nLicensed Therapists\nLicensed Social Workers\nInterns in training\n\nThis intensive course will provide you with a certification of completion and the ability to begin Court Involved work. It is recommended that once you begin your court involved work that you seek the services of a consultant/collogues as needed.  \nRequired text for training\nGreenberg\, L.R.\, Fidler\, B.J. & Saini\, M.A. (Eds.) (2019).  Evidence-informed interventions for court-involved families:  Promoting healthy coping and development.  New York\, Oxford University Press \nPurchasing options >> \nContinuing Education Credits\nThe Center for Understanding in Conflict is approved by the California Psychological Association to provide continuing professional education for psychologists. The Center for Understanding in Conflict maintains responsibility for this program and its content. BBS licensees may also receive credit from The Center for Understanding in Conflict as a provider approved by the California Psychological Association.  This course qualifies for 36 CE credits. \nFaculty\nElizabeth Crenshaw\, LMFT  a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist for 26 years.  The past ten years\, in her private practice\, she specializes in Court Involved Therapy for divorcing and separating families. Conducting  Reunification Counseling\, Co-Parenting Counseling and Child/ Family Counseling.  Collaborating with a team of professionals is an essential factor in Elizabeth’s approach. Elizabeth was the Director of several Boston and Bay Area  non-profit programs: teen programs\, Suicide Crisis Center\, Domestic Violence Program for Families\, and the Training Clinic.  Elizabeth is currently the Chair of the Mental Health Liaison Committee\, a sub-committee of the Sonoma County Bar Association’s Family Law Section\, and previously served as the Chair for three years in the past.   In 2013\, Elizabeth was awarded the Pro Bono award by the Sonoma County Bar Association.\nWebsite >> \nDana Schneider\, LMFT is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Lecturer Emeritus from Sonoma State University. In addition to 41 years of clinical experience working with families\, she has extensive training and experience in the field of divorcing families. Experience includes Parent Coordinator\, Private Child Custody Recommending Counselor\, Reunification Therapist\, and High Conflict Co-parent Counseling. She has served as the Chair of the Mental Health Liaison Committee a sub-committee of the Sonoma County Bar Associations Family Law Section. Dana co-authored an article in the Journal of Divorce and Remarriage entitled “Children’s Ability to Cope Post Divorce: The Effects of Kids’ Turn Intervention Program on 7–9 Year Old’s.” In 2012 Dana was awarded the Rex Sater award for Excellence in Family Law and in 2013 the Pro Bono award by the Sonoma County Bar Association.\nWebsite >> \nAdditional Faculty\nRandy Cheek\, LMFT is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has been in private practice in Petaluma since 1983. His specialties have included family systems therapy\, couples therapy and divorce related counseling.  Additionally Randy specializes in co-parenting counseling\, reunification counseling and mediation regarding children’s issues in divorce.  Since 2001\, he has been active in the Collaborative Process in Sonoma County. He is a past president of the Board of Directors of the Collaborative Council of the Redwood Empire (CCRE) and a member of the Board of Directors of CPCal\, and  Randy is a past president of CPCal.\nWebsite >> \nJeffrey Kahn\, PhD\, has been a Licensed Psychologist in Sonoma County since 1980. Jeff has worked with separating and divorcing families\, as a child psychologist\, a child custody evaluator\, family therapist\, co-parent counselor\, individual therapist and mediator. He also spent twenty years as a psychologist in the Psychiatry Department at Kaiser Permanente Medical Center in Santa Rosa\, CA where he provided individual therapy\, developed and implemented group treatment programs for PTSD\, OCD and anxiety\, and co-led DBT and depression treatment groups for adults.  Jeff co-authored “Settlement-Focused Parenting Plan Consultations: An Evaluative Mediation Alternative to Child Custody Evaluations\,” which appeared in the January 2011 Family Court Review. He has also presented a number of times to local attorneys and therapists on topics such as Divorce and Trauma\, Identifying and Helping Clients with Personality Disorders\, and Helping Families with Children Who Refuse and Resist Contact with a Parent. He has been a member of the Mental Health Liaison Committee of the Sonoma County Bar Association for the past six years.\nWebsite >> \nDaniel B. Pickar\, PhD\, ABPP is board-certified child psychologist who conducts child custody evaluations\, mediation\, consultation to family law attorneys\, and psycho-educational evaluations of children.  He received his undergraduate education at Brown University and completed his Ph.D. in clinical psychology at the California School of Professional Psychology at Berkeley. For 12 years\, he served as the Chief of Child and Family Psychiatry at Kaiser Permanente in Santa Rosa\, California\, as well as served as the Director of Postdoctoral Training in Clinical Psychology for 5 years. He has published numerous journal articles and book chapters in the areas of child custody evaluation\, mediation\, special needs children in divorce\, and served on the editorial board of the Journal of Child Custody for 6 years.  He regularly presents workshops at state and national AFCC and AAML conferences and currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts.  In 2019\, he was honored with the Judge Rex Sater Award by the Sonoma County Bar Association for his outstanding contributions to family law in Sonoma County.\nWebsite >> \nKate Robey\, LMFT is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in separation and divorce issues. She has a thriving private practice in Santa Rosa\, CA helping children and their parents. Kate’s back ground and clinical experience is in child psychotherapy. Working with diverse children and adolescents in several non-profit clinics for the past 12 years\, Kate is highly trained in play therapy and treating childhood trauma. Above all\, Kate enjoys talking and listening to children. She has a special interest in high conflict cases and seeks out creative problem solving with a kind but firm approach. She also enjoys the role of clinical supervisor and trainer. Kate has presented at the Sonoma County Bar Association Minor’s Counsel trainings\, at Collaborative Practice meetings in Sonoma and San Francisco\, and at the Mental Health Liaison Brown Bag trainings for the Bar Association. She was also chair of the Mental Health Liaison Committee from 2018-2019. Kate presented at American Family Conciliatory Courts (AFCC) conference in 2016. Kate is passionate about helping each individual child succeed. Her belief and goal in reunification cases is that children deserve to have a functional relationship with both parents.\nWebsite >> \nJennifer Santos\, LMFT is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and received her MA in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of San Francisco. Ms. Santos is in private practice and specializes in high –conflict divorce cases. Her specialties include Parent Coordination\, Co-Parent Counseling\, Reunification Counseling and Individual Counseling. Ms. Santos is proud to served as chair of the Mental Health Liason Committee.  Other memberships include The Association of Family and Conciliation Courts as well as the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists.\nWebsite >> \nLocation and Accommodation\nThe course will be held over six dates\, August 27-28\, September 17-18\, and October 1-2 from 9 AM until 4 PM each day. \nAll sessions will be held at the Novato Oaks Inn in Novato\, California (215 Alameda del Prado\, Novato\, CA 94949). In-person attendance is strongly preferred\, but there is an option to attend online. If you would like to attend the virtual training\, please select the online training ticket when registering at the bottom of this page. \nParticipants who would like to stay overnight can book through the hotel and will receive a discounted rate. To make a reservation\, call the hotel at (415) 883-4400 or (800) 625-7466 and ask for the “Court Involved Therapists Training” block. \nClick here to download flyer for August accommodation (must be confirmed by July 27th to receive the discount).  \nClick here to download flyer for September accommodation (must be confirmed by August 27th to receive the discount).  \nClick here to download flyer for November accomodation (must be confirmed by September 1st to receive the discount).  \nFor the August sessions\, accommodation must be booked by July 27th to receive the discount. For the September sessions\, the booking deadline is August 27th and for the October sessions\, the deadline is September 1st. \n 
URL:https://understandinginconflict.org/event/cit-training/
LOCATION:Novato Oaks Inn\, 215 Alameda del Prado\, Novato\, CA\, 94949\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advanced Topics,Online Training,West Coast Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210507T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210709T113000
DTSTAMP:20260416T042241
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SUMMARY:Your Next Step: Launching Your Understanding-Based ADR Work
DESCRIPTION:You have taken a conflict resolution training and want to add consensual dispute resolution to your existing practice or start a new practice\, what next? This three-part series will help you explore your motivations\, professional goals\, opportunities and challenges. This will be an interactive process with exercises and briefings on practical aspects of starting and/or incorporating ADR into a practice or your work and bringing people in the door. You will leave with a concrete action plan to develop the next phase of your work. \nWho should take this series? People who are excited about incorporating the Understanding Based Model into their work but aren’t sure how or are looking for structured support in taking this step. \nDates May 7\, June 11\, and July 9\nTime 9 – 11:30 AM PDT • 12 – 2:30 PM EDT • 6 – 8:30 PM CEST\nLogistics\nThe training session will be conducted through Zoom. After registration\, Kayla Hellal (kayla@understandinginconflict.org) will send a separate email with Zoom connection details. You will need the QR code generated at check-out to connect. \nParticipants are encouraged to log on ten minutes before the start of each session to troubleshoot any technical issues and help ensure the programs can start on time each day. \nCost\nThe program training fee is $297. \nA 5-10% discount is available for our CUC Connect members. Click here for more information. \nFaculty\nMelanie Rowen\, our President\, is a mediator and conflict coach who believes in the power of understanding-based conflict resolution to transform our world. She frequently trains individuals and groups on effective communication in conflict situations and on creating inclusive environments\, particularly around gender\, sexual orientation\, and disability. Melanie previously litigated civil rights cases\, including marriage equality\, employment discrimination\, issues involving transgender and gender non-conforming youth and their families\, and issues facing LGBTQI elders\, at the National Center for Lesbian Rights. Before that\, she worked in business litigation at Latham & Watkins LLP.  Melanie serves on the Board of Directors of the Transgender Law Center and is the Associate Director for Public Interest Programs at UC Berkeley School of Law. \nCatherine Conner\, our Treasurer\, is a mediator and collaborative attorney.  Her practice focuses on family law alternate dispute resolution\, including mediation\, collaborative practice and private judging.  She co-authored Collaborative Family Law Practice Materials.  She was on the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals board of directors from 2008 through 2014 and was the President in 2013. \nCancellation Policy\nPlease note our cancellation policy for this series: there are no refunds after the start of the series.
URL:https://understandinginconflict.org/event/your-next-step/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Advanced Topics
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191212
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191214
DTSTAMP:20260416T042241
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SUMMARY:Working With Lawyers: 16-Hour Advanced Civil/Commercial Mediation Training with Stalder Mediation
DESCRIPTION:Working With Lawyers in Mediation is a two-day program exploring the role of lawyers in mediation\, and examining how we as mediators can structure the mediation process to optimize lawyer participation\, while also maintaining a focus on party engagement.  The program will introduce techniques and strategies that mediators can use to encourage meaningful engagement of both the lawyers\, and their clients.  Particular emphasis will be placed on achieving this while working together\, in a non-caucus mediation model (in which the parties\, lawyers and mediator work in the same room for the duration of the mediation). \nBackground\nSome of the challenges and concerns that will be addresses are: \nThe Mediators \nMany mediators view the participation of lawyers in the mediation processas at best\, an inconvenience\, and at worst\, a direct impediment to productive dialogue and problem-solving.  As a result\, many mediators seek to minimize the participation of lawyers\, either by suggesting that they not participate in the mediation at all\, or\, when this is not feasible\, by focusing the dialogue in mediation on the parties\, and attempting to minimize lawyer participation. \nOther mediators view the participation of lawyers as necessary and welcome.  However\, they assume that by virtue of lawyer participation\, the conversation in mediation should largely revolve around the lawyers’ perspectives on the legal elements of the case\, often unintentionally to the exclusion of the interests and needs of the parties themselves. \nRegardless of mediator enthusiasm or ambivalence regarding the participation of lawyers\, it is often assumed that the complexity of the dynamics presented by lawyer participation\, and the potential adversarial frame that might emerge by virtue of lawyer engagement\, augers strongly for the use of caucus: whereby the parties are separated and the mediator works privately with each side.  This impulse is further reinforced by the assumed unwillingness of lawyers participating in mediation to engage in meaningful dialogue in the presence of their adversary\, and lawyers’ extreme caution in permitting their clients to speak in the presence of the other side. \nThe Lawyers \nMany lawyers representing parties in mediation maintain a deep skepticism of whether the mediation process itself is in their client’s (or their) best interest.  The less formal and potentially unstructured nature of the mediation process lends an air of uncertainty to participation in mediation.  This uncertainty in turn presents risks: risk of disclosing valuable information without reciprocal information-sharing from the other side; risk of their client speaking and unintentionally disclosing more information than intended; risk of the other side not participating meaningfully in the mediation process and instead using it as an opportunity to gather information or try to get ‘free discovery’; risk of telegraphing a perceived weakness in their case through projecting a willingness to settle; risk of the lawyers themselves being subject to malpractice suits for not effectively managing the many risks of the mediation process\, and many other concerns. \nLawyers may also question how they are perceived by the mediator\, and they consequently may have concerns about whether their agreement to participate in the mediation process could potentially lead to a marginalization of their role as effective advocates for their clients. \nEven in instances where lawyers view mediation in a generally positive light\, questions often arise around how they can most effectively advocate for their clients\, what the lawyer’s role in mediation should or can be\, and how to ensure that their client’s legal claims are not compromised by virtue of their participation in the mediation process. \nThe Parties \nFor many parties participating in mediation\, there are conflicting impulses as well.  On the one hand\, they might want the opportunity to engage directly with the other side\, both to air grievances and express priorities and concerns\, but also to problem-solve directly with their adversary.  On the other hand\, they might have concerns about the scope and tenor of this engagement\, and may also be concerned about running afoul of their lawyer’s strategy and guidance. \nProgram Overview\nGiven the many concerns and complexities attendant to lawyer participation in mediation\, it comes as no surprise that the role of law and lawyers is often an elephant in the mediation room that limits the scope and utility of the mediation process itself.  However\, in our experience\, this need not be the case.  Mediation affords a unique opportunity to all participants (parties\, lawyers and mediator) to structure a dialogue that can address the many legitimate concerns of all participants\, while also leveraging the potential benefits of working together in the mediation process. \nIn our view\, the participation of lawyers in the mediation process can be a powerful tool toward furthering understanding\, ensuring that parties’ interests are protected\, and creating effective and efficient problem-solving frameworks that support parties in resolving their dispute.  Structuring a process that supports meaningful lawyer engagement in this way presents a challenge\, but also a great opportunity. \nJoin us for this two-day examination of the role of the law and lawyers in the mediation process.  Through intensive role-play work and large and small group discussions\, we will explore: \n\nWhat role the law can\, and may\, play in the mediation process.\nThe concerns around lawyer participation in mediation\, particularly in a non-caucus mediation model.\nThe possibilities that emerge from lawyer participation in mediation\, particularly in a non-caucus mediation model.\nHow to structure the mediation process to optimize the participation of lawyers and their clients.\nTechniques to address common resistance points and impediments to lawyer and client participation in the mediation process.\nWays in which non-caucus techniques for working with lawyers and their clients might be applied in a caucus setting.\nOur own relationship to the law and lawyers (both for lawyer and non-lawyer participants)\, and how this may impact and inform our decisions and interactions as mediators.\n\nWho Can Participate?\nThis is an advanced training and is only open to those who have completed a prior Basic Mediation Training.  (If you are unsure whether your training meets this requirement\, please call us at (917) 580-2253 to discuss.) \n\n*Note that final placement on any court roster is at the discretion of the local Administrative Judge and participation in a course that is either approved or pending approval does not guarantee placement on a local court roster. \n\nThe Center for Understanding in Conflict is co-presenting this program with Stalder Mediation. \nPlease click here for more information or to register
URL:https://understandinginconflict.org/event/working-with-lawyers-16-hour-advanced-civil-commercial-mediation-training-with-stalder-mediation/
LOCATION:108 West 39th Street 9th Floor\, Suite 900\, 108 West 39th Street 9th Floor\, Suite 900\, New York\, NY\, 10018
CATEGORIES:Advanced Topics,East Coast Events,Live Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190726T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190726T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T042241
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SUMMARY:Advanced Looping -- East Coast
DESCRIPTION:In this full day workshop\, you will learn techniques for communicating more effectively with parties in conflict by uncovering what is really important for them and what is motivating them. The foundation is the Loop of Understanding or\, as we term it\, “looping.” \nThrough demonstrating our understanding of what parties in conflict are saying\, feeling and doing in our own words\, to their satisfaction\, the dialogue can be focused and deepened. Understanding can be developed in a meaningful way and new opportunities created. \nFocus of the Training: \n\nUsing looping to manage and de‐escalate high conflict.\nIdentifying the parties’ conflict dynamic and their possible wish to move beyond it\nEffectively and authentically looping emotions and implicit thoughts or feelings\nReviewing and deepening our understanding of looping\n\nDate:  July 26\, 2019 \nTime:  9:00 – 5:00 pm (8:30 am registration) \nCost: $250 \nCLE credits: \nThe Center for Understanding in Conflict is an accredited provider of New York Continuing Legal Education.  This course will qualify for 6 NY CLE credit hours. \nTo register and for more information: \nTo register\, scroll to the bottom of this page. \nFor additional information\, please email us at katherinemiller@understandinginconflict.org or call us at (844)242-3428.
URL:https://understandinginconflict.org/event/advanced-looping-east-coast/
LOCATION:Miller Law Group\, 271 North Ave.\, Suite 812\, New Rochelle\, NY\, 10801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advanced Topics,East Coast Events,Live Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190712T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190712T130000
DTSTAMP:20260416T042241
CREATED:20190119T183326Z
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SUMMARY:Advanced Looping:  Listening to Understand (West Coast)
DESCRIPTION:In this half day workshop\, you will learn techniques for communicating more effectively with parties in conflict by uncovering what is really important for them and what is motivating them. The foundation is the Loop of Understanding or\, as we term it\, “looping.”\nThrough demonstrating our understanding of what parties in conflict are saying\, feeling and doing in our own words\, to their satisfaction\, the dialogue can be focused and deepened. Understanding can be developed in a meaningful way and new opportunities created. \nDate:  July 12\, 2019 \nTime:  9:30 – 1:00 pm \nCost: $125 \nCEUs: \nMental Health: The Center for Understanding in Conflict is approved by the California Psychological Association to provide continuing professional education for psychologists. The Center for Understanding in Conflict maintains responsibility for this program and its content.  BBS licensees may also receive credit from The Center for Understanding in Conflict as a provider approved by the California Psychological Association.  This course qualifies for 3 CE credits. \nLegal:  The Center for Understanding in Conflict is an accredited provider of California Continuing Legal Education.  This course will qualify for 3 CA MCLE credit hours. \nTo register and for more information: \nTo register\, scroll to the bottom of this page. \nFor additional information\, please email us at catherineconner@understandinginconflict.org or call us at (844)242-3428.
URL:https://understandinginconflict.org/event/advanced-looping-listening-to-understand/
LOCATION:Mediation Law Offices\, 34 Forrest Street\, Mill Valley\, CA\, 94941\, United States
CATEGORIES:2019 Advanced Series,Advanced Topics,Live Training,West Coast Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190326T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190326T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T042241
CREATED:20190212T192241Z
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SUMMARY:East Coast Support and Development/SCPI
DESCRIPTION:This New SCPI (Self Reflection for Conflict Professionals Intensive) meets Support & Development Advanced Training Series has been specially designed for New York.  The monthly meetings are the opportunity to convene with other conflict professionals and explore how what is happening inside of us impacts our professional and personal lives.  The classes will be relatively small.  These classes have been structured to include will include self-reflection\, discussion\, and working through actual cases and challenges brought by the participants.  There will be guided meditations\, journaling as well as the usual lively discussion and teachings. \nThe classes will be led by Katherine Miller  and will be held from 6:30 — 9 PM on the following dates: \n\nMarch 26\nApril 23\nMay 21\nJune 25\nPlus one more session to be determined by the class\n\nCLE Credit:  2 NY MCLE credits per session \nCourse is non-transitional and not acceptable for newly admitted attorneys. \nFee: $600 for the series \nReduction in fee is available on the basis of economic hardship
URL:https://understandinginconflict.org/event/east-coast-support-and-developmentscpi/
LOCATION:Berkman Bottger Newman & Rodd\, 521 Fifth Avenue\, 31st Fl\, New York\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advanced Topics,East Coast Events,Live Training,SCPI Events
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