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SUMMARY:5 Things I Did to Build My Practice and 5 Things I Wish I Had Done
DESCRIPTION:Solopreneurs building an Understanding-Based conflict resolution practice need more than just skill in supporting clients – it takes strategy\, patience\, and a willingness to try\, fail\, and repeat! Join Caitlin Meredith and Melanie Rowen\, two experienced Understanding-Based practitioners who are also professional/business development coaches\, for an honest\, practical conversation about what it takes to build a business from the ground up or transition from another kind of practice. \nWhat We’ll Cover \n\nThe early moves that made the biggest difference – and why\nCommon mistakes and what we’d do differently today\nFinding your niche and articulating your value to clients\nBuilding referral networks and establishing credibility\nThe business fundamentals mediators often overlook\nStaying motivated through the slow-build phase\n\nParticipants will have space to share their own experiences\, ask questions\, and learn from each other. \n\nTrainers\n\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 conflict resolution skills with the Center for Understanding in Conflict and in other settings. \nMelanie has worked in professional development for many years\, including previously as the Associate Director for Public Interest & Public Sector Programs at Berkeley Law and in attorney development at Latham & Watkins LLP. In her law practice career\, Melanie 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 LGBTQ Rights. Melanie’s mediation\, coaching and training practice focuses on improving dynamics where ongoing relationships are essential\, including workplace teams\, family and community organizational settings. \n\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.\n\nAfter 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.
URL:https://understandinginconflict.org/event/5-things-i-did-to-build-my-practice-and-5-things-i-wish-i-had-done/
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SUMMARY:Deepening Connection in Conflict Work: Noticing and Unpacking Implicit Bias (CA CLE Eligible)
DESCRIPTION:In conflict work\, our intention is to foster understanding and build connections to the parties we are trying to support. Yet implicit biases–influenced by culture\, life experiences\, identity\, and systems of power — can quietly shape how we listen\, understand\, and support people in conflict. \nAs conflict professionals we are in positions of power\, and with power comes great responsibility. Within our work\, the parties rely on us to support them during some of the most vulnerable and challenging moments of their lives. By examining how bias shows up in our practice\, we can reduce harm and create the psychological safety necessary for mutual trust\, understanding\, and deepening authentic connections. \nThrough reflective and experiential exercises\, we will explore how microaggressions and implicit bias emerge within our conflict work. We will examine the messages we have internalized\, consider how they have shaped us and offer concrete strategies for addressing bias when it arises. \nFacilitators \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. \nMarta Elena Esquilin is a social justice educator\, higher education administrator\, conflict professional\, and organizational consultant. Her work spans across multiple sectors and environments including secondary schools\, non-profit organizations\, social service agencies\, corporate settings\, and higher education institutions around the United States. She received her Master’s Degree in 2003 from Teachers College\, Columbia University\, and in 2005\, under the leadership of Dr. Derald Wing Sue\, she was a co-author of the seminal article\, “Racial microaggressions in everyday life: Implications for clinical practice”.  (American Psychologist\, 62(4)\, 271-286.) \n*Legal Continuing Education:  The Center for Understanding in Conflict is an accredited provider of California Continuing Legal Education by the State Bar of California.  This webinar training is appropriate for both newly admitted and experienced attorneys and will qualify for MCLE (CA) for Recognition and Elimination of Bias 1.0 \nPlease note California MCLE credit is only available for the live webinar and not for recorded sessions. \n*Please select desired ticket and quantity using the +/- feature before clicking ‘Get Tickets.’ \n 
URL:https://understandinginconflict.org/event/deepening-connection-in-conflict-work-noticing-and-unpacking-implicit-bias-ca-cle-eligible/
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260209T090000
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SUMMARY:Support and Development Group - Spring 2026
DESCRIPTION:Joining a Support and Development Group is an invaluable opportunity to take your conflict resolution practice to the next level. \nBe a part of a dedicated group 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\nOffered twice per year\, the 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. \nIt is so special and rare to have a group of people who are able to provide such thoughtful feedback\, thoughts\, and ideas about how to do things differently all while being so incredibly supportive.  Words aren’t sufficient to express my gratitude… This is exactly why I joined this group and it has truly lived up to its name. \n– Dave\, Attorney\, Spring 2025 SDG \n\n\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 9\, March 9\, April 13\, May 11\, and June 8 \nTime: 9AM – 11AM Pacific / 12PM – 2PM Eastern \nFormat: Online \nCost: $495 for the full series \nTrainers\nIvan Alter is a collaborative attorney and mediator with offices in Westchester County and New York City. 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. \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 $150.00 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/support-and-development-group-spring-2026/
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Mentoring,Online Training,Practitioner Training
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SUMMARY:Beneath the Conflict:  Civility Through Understanding Tension\, Emotion\, and Bias (CA CLE Eligible)
DESCRIPTION:In recent years\, as public discourse has become increasingly harsh\, there have been increasing calls for civility in many spaces\, including the legal profession and conflict resolution. True civility in conflict resolution goes deeper than surface-level politeness. This webinar challenges conflict professionals to consider carefully what civility means by exploring how productive tension\, self-awareness\, and acknowledging emotion lead to deeper conversations and better outcomes. \nJoin Melanie Rowen and Catherine Conner as we examine: \n\nThe paradox of productive tension: Why allowing discomfort in the room can motivate parties toward genuine resolution rather than superficial agreement\nEmotional Regulation: Distinguishing between feelings and behaviors that advance resolution and those that reflect bias and drive incivility and harm\nJudgment awareness practice: How recognizing our own biases and judgments helps us understand parties and other professionals with greater clarity and respect\nWhat lies beneath: Discovering the real interests and concerns that drive conflict—and\, if not surfaced\, can create civility challenges\n\nThis program satisfies the 1 hour California State Bar civility credit requirement* and provides practical tools for any conflict professional to eliminate bias-driven incivility through deeper self-awareness and more authentic professional engagement. \n\n*Legal Continuing Education:  The Center for Understanding in Conflict is an accredited provider of California Continuing Legal Education by the State Bar of California.  This webinar training is appropriate for both newly admitted and experienced attorneys and will qualify for 1 participatory CA MCLE credit hour. \n\n  \n\nPlease note California MCLE credit is only available for the live webinar and not for recorded sessions. \n*Please select desired ticket and quantity using the +/- feature before clicking ‘Get Tickets.’
URL:https://understandinginconflict.org/event/beneath-the-conflict-civility-through-understanding-tension-emotion-and-bias/
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Online Training,Practitioner Training,Webinars
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260116T133000
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Understanding Workplace Conflict (SHRM and HRCI Credit)
DESCRIPTION:Conflict at work is inevitable – but it doesn’t have to be insurmountable. This 4.5-hour live interactive training introduces the core principles and practical tools of the Understanding-based approach to resolving workplace conflict. Whether you’re an HR leader\, manager\, consultant\, attorney\, or team member\, this workshop provides a meaningful starting point for navigating challenging dynamics and building stronger professional relationships. \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\n\nHow to build trust and connection in the face of disagreement\nWays to address early-stage conflict before it escalates\nTechniques to de-escalate tense situations with clarity and compassion\nA deeper understanding of how personal awareness shapes professional communication\nReal-world practice through role plays\, reflection\, and group exercises\n\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\nIdentify and apply the six core principles of the Understanding-based approach\nUse specific techniques to address emerging and high-tension workplace conflicts\nRecognize different conflict styles and adapt strategies for collaboration\nBegin integrating personal awareness into conflict resolution practices\n\nFormat & Details\nDate & Time: January 16\, 2026\, 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM Pacific Time (includes two 15-minute breaks) \n                                                    12:00PM – 4:30PM Eastern Time \nLocation: Live Online (Zoom) \nCost: $250 \nCE Credits: 4 hours SHRM & HRCI \nNo prerequisites required \nThis course is a prerequisite for the Fundamentals of Understanding Workplace Conflict (SHRM and HRCI Credit) training. \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. \nCancellation Policy\nThis training is not refundable\, though a credit may be applied to a future program if transferred 30 days in advance of program start. \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/introduction-to-understanding-workplace-conflict-shrm-and-hrci-credit/
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Basic mediation,Online Training,Workplace Mediation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251118T090000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T235728Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251114T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251114T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T142840
CREATED:20250904T210916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T183453Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Understanding Workplace Conflict (SHRM and HRCI Credit)
DESCRIPTION:Conflict at work is inevitable – but it doesn’t have to be insurmountable. This 4.5-hour live interactive training introduces the core principles and practical tools of the Understanding-based approach to resolving workplace conflict. Whether you’re an HR leader\, manager\, consultant\, attorney\, or team member\, this workshop provides a meaningful starting point for navigating challenging dynamics and building stronger professional relationships. \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\n\nHow to build trust and connection in the face of disagreement\nWays to address early-stage conflict before it escalates\nTechniques to de-escalate tense situations with clarity and compassion\nA deeper understanding of how personal awareness shapes professional communication\nReal-world practice through role plays\, reflection\, and group exercises\n\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\nIdentify and apply the six core principles of the Understanding-based approach\nUse specific techniques to address emerging and high-tension workplace conflicts\nRecognize different conflict styles and adapt strategies for collaboration\nBegin integrating personal awareness into conflict resolution practices\n\nFormat & Details\nDate & Time: November 14\, 2025\, 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM Pacific Time (includes two 15-minute breaks) \n                                                         12:00PM – 4:30PM Eastern Time \nLocation: Live Online (Zoom) \nCost: $250 \nCE Credits: 4 hours SHRM & HRCI \nNo prerequisites required \nThis course is a prerequisite for the Fundamentals of Understanding Workplace Conflict (SHRM and HRCI Credit) training. \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. \nCancellation Policy\nThis training is not refundable\, though a credit may be applied to a future program if transferred 30 days in advance of program start. \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/introduction-to-understanding-workplace-conflict-shrm-and-hrci-credit-2/
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Basic mediation,Online Training,Workplace Mediation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251009T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251009T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T142840
CREATED:20250613T190504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T190701Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251003T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251004T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T142840
CREATED:20250506T185949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T194828Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250912T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250912T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T142840
CREATED:20250612T195738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T211847Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Understanding Workplace Conflict (SHRM and HRCI Credit)
DESCRIPTION:Conflict at work is inevitable – but it doesn’t have to be insurmountable. This 4.5-hour live interactive training introduces the core principles and practical tools of the Understanding-based approach to resolving workplace conflict. Whether you’re an HR leader\, manager\, consultant\, attorney\, or team member\, this workshop provides a meaningful starting point for navigating challenging dynamics and building stronger professional relationships. \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\n\nHow to build trust and connection in the face of disagreement\nWays to address early-stage conflict before it escalates\nTechniques to de-escalate tense situations with clarity and compassion\nA deeper understanding of how personal awareness shapes professional communication\nReal-world practice through role plays\, reflection\, and group exercises\n\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\nIdentify and apply the six core principles of the Understanding-based approach\nUse specific techniques to address emerging and high-tension workplace conflicts\nRecognize different conflict styles and adapt strategies for collaboration\nBegin integrating personal awareness into conflict resolution practices\n\nFormat & Details\nDate & Time: September 12\, 2025\, 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM Pacific Time (includes two 15-minute breaks) \n                                                         12:00PM – 4:30PM Eastern Time \nLocation: Live Online (Zoom) \nCost: $250 \nCE Credits: 4 hours SHRM & HRCI \nNo prerequisites required \nThis course is a prerequisite for the Fundamentals of Understanding Workplace Conflict (SHRM and HRCI Credit) training. \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. \nCancellation Policy\nThis training is not refundable\, though a credit may be applied to a future program if transferred 30 days in advance of program start. \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/introduction-to-understanding-workplace-conflict/
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Basic mediation,Online Training,Practitioner Training,Workplace Mediation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250516T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250528T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T142840
CREATED:20250228T175947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T155514Z
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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. \nMay 16\, June 13\, and July 11\, 2025\n9 – 11:30 AM PT • 12 – 2:30 PM ET • 6 – 8:30 PM CEST\n \nTopics\nMay 16:  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.  \nJune 13: 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.  \nJuly 11:  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 $300. 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. \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-2/
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES: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?* \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: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:Join Us for the Free Virtual CUC Meet and Greet!
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in conflict resolution\, mediation\, or understanding different perspectives? We invite you to join the Center for Understanding in Conflict (CUC) Meet and Greet\, a unique opportunity to engage with a community of like-minded individuals. This event\, held twice a year\, is a free\, 90-minute forum open to everyone\, providing a welcoming space to discuss any topic you wish to bring to the table. \nThe CUC Meet and Greet is facilitated by two experienced teachers passionate about the understanding-based conflict resolution model. One key benefit of attending this event is the opportunity to discuss any topic of interest or concern. The open format allows participants to steer the conversation in directions that are most relevant to them\, making each meet-and-greet a unique and dynamic experience. Whether you have questions about specific conflict scenarios\, want to discuss theoretical aspects of the understanding-based model\, or are curious about the Center’s programs and resources\, this is the perfect platform to voice your thoughts and gain valuable insights. \nBy interacting with the facilitators and other participants\, you can form connections leading to future collaborations\, mentorship opportunities\, or enriching discussions. The next Meet and Greet is just around the corner\, and we would love to see you there. Whether you want to deepen your knowledge\, share your experiences\, or listen and learn\, the CUC Meet and Greet offers a welcoming and stimulating environment. \nTogether\, we can continue to build a community that values understanding and collaboration in resolving conflicts. We look forward to seeing you at the CUC Meet and Greet! \nClick here to register: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYvduupqjIqH9eqMNf9iLcrALjDujn_oQRu
URL:https://understandinginconflict.org/event/join-us-for-the-free-virtual-cuc-meet-and-greet-2/
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Basic mediation,Conference,Online Training,Practitioner Training
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SUMMARY:Join Us for the Free Virtual CUC Meet and Greet!
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in conflict resolution\, mediation\, or understanding different perspectives? We invite you to join the Center for Understanding in Conflict (CUC) Meet and Greet\, a unique opportunity to engage with a community of like-minded individuals. This event\, held twice a year\, is a free\, 90-minute forum open to everyone\, providing a welcoming space to discuss any topic you wish to bring to the table. \nThe CUC Meet and Greet is facilitated by two experienced teachers who are passionate about the understanding-based conflict resolution model. One key benefit of attending this event is the opportunity to discuss any topic of interest or concern. The open format allows participants to steer the conversation in directions that are most relevant to them\, making each meet-and-greet a unique and dynamic experience. Whether you have questions about specific conflict scenarios\, want to discuss theoretical aspects of the understanding-based model\, or are curious about the Center’s programs and resources\, this is the perfect platform to voice your thoughts and gain valuable insights. \nBy interacting with the facilitators and other participants\, you can form connections leading to future collaborations\, mentorship opportunities\, or enriching discussions. The next Meet and Greet is just around the corner\, and we would love to see you there. Whether you want to deepen your knowledge\, share your experiences\, or simply listen and learn\, the CUC Meet and Greet offers a welcoming and stimulating environment. \nTogether\, we can continue to build a community that values understanding and collaboration in resolving conflicts. We look forward to seeing you at the CUC Meet and Greet! \nClick here to register: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIufuivrDwjH9dU2LG_8EUuBhwZ2ngUVkDN
URL:https://understandinginconflict.org/event/join-us-for-the-free-virtual-cuc-meet-and-greet/
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Basic mediation,Conference,Online Training,Practitioner Training,Traditional Mediation,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.’ 
URL:https://understandinginconflict.org/event/16-hour-advanced-matrimonial-mediation-training-east-coast/
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Advanced Topics,East Coast Events,Live Training,Online Training,Workplace Mediation
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SUMMARY:Working Creatively with Conflict: 40 Hour Basic Mediation and Conflict Resolution Training (Online)
DESCRIPTION:To register\, scroll to the bottom of this page.\nJan. 26 & 27 and Feb. 1 thru 3\, 2024\n8:00 AM – 4:30 PM PST | 11:00 AM – 7:30 PM EST | 5:00 PM – 1:30 AM CEST\nAll sessions include breaks throughout the day\n\nAre you responsible for helping people work through conflict? \nDo you manage important conversations between clients\, employees\, team members\, volunteers or other people? \nDo you want to improve your ability to facilitate conversations of consequence? \nDo you want to learn to mediate or enhance your conflict resolution skills? \nIn this gold standard mediation training\, 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 of our basic training\, Working Creatively with Conflict\, 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\n\n \nWho Will Benefit From This Training?\nOur participants include mediators\, 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.  Participants report it is one of the top mediation programs they have taken. \n \nWhat is the Format of the Training?\nThis hands-on online training features briefings on the core skills of the Understanding Based Approach\, followed by lively demonstrations and role-plays\, all of which immerse participants in the learning. Realistic simulations\, in which participants work through mediations from beginning to end\, 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 enjoyable as they are engaging and rewarding. \n \nWho are the Trainers?\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 \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. \nPat Lau has been a workplace mediator at Intel Corporation since 2010. After his first conflict management class many years ago\, Pat became fascinated with alternative ways to address and resolve workplace conflict\, especially after discovering the understanding-based model. Ten years ago\, he co-founded – and continues to lead – Intel’s Collaborative Mediation Program\, an in-house workplace mediation program to help resolve challenging conflicts between co-workers\, peer managers\, team members\, supervisors\, and subordinates. Pat has presented at numerous national conferences\, published in the Corporate Mediation Journal\, regularly volunteers as a mediator for small claims cases in the Portland Multnomah County Court system\, and is also Past Chair of the Oregon Mediation Association Workplace Special Interest Group. Pat’s previous career was in engineering\, and he holds undergraduate and graduate degrees in engineering from Stanford and Southern Methodist University. \n  \n \nWhat are the Logistics – When\, Where\, Cost?\nThe training session will be conducted through Zoom. After registration\, you will receive a separate e-mail with Zoom connection details. \nParticipants are encouraged to log on around 7:50 AM PST / 10:50 AM EST to troubleshoot any technical issues and help ensure the programs can start on time everyday. \nEach session will begin at 8:00 AM PST / 11:00 AM EST\, with several breaks during the day to allow for a rest from being online and for meals. The sessions end each day at 4:30 PM PST / 7:30 PM EST. \nCost\nThe program training fee is $1\,485. \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 $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. \nIs there Continuing Education Credit?\nCalifornia  \nThe Center for Understanding in Conflict is an accredited provider of California Continuing Legal Education by the State Bar of California.  The Working Creatively with Conflict Training —appropriate for both newly admitted and experienced attorneys — will qualify for 32 participatory and 8 self study CA MCLE credit hours. \nNew York \nIn New York\, The Mediation Intensive Training will fulfill 40 NY MCLE credit hours (6.5 Ethics credits; 19.5 Professional Practice credits; and 14 Skills credits).  For continuing legal education purposes\, the Mediation Intensive Training is appropriate for both newly admitted and experienced attorneys. \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.) \n  \n \nFor additional information\, please email us at admin@understandinginconflict.org or call us at (844) 242-3428. \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-basic-mediation-and-conflict-resolution-training-onlinejan24/
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Basic mediation,Online Training,Traditional Mediation
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SUMMARY:Workplace Mediation: 40-Hour Conflict Resolution and Mediation Training
DESCRIPTION:To register\, scroll to the bottom of this page.\nFeb 23 & 24 and March 1 thru 3\, 2023\n8:00 AM – 4:30 PM PST\nONLINE\nAll sessions include breaks throughout the day\nDo you facilitate important conversations between clients\, employees\, team members\, volunteers or other people? \nDo you want to manage conflict conversations productively? \nAre you responsible for creating or managing workplace mediation teams and practice at a corporation\, business\, or nonprofit organization? \nIn this gold standard conflict resolution training session focused on the workplace\, participants 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 of our basic training\, Workplace Mediation\, include: \n\nPositive neutrality –supporting all parties without taking sides\nThe Loop of Understanding – enhancing understanding and empathy\nGround of Understanding – helping people in conflict reach the heart of the dispute to move towards resolution\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\n\n  \n \n  \nWho Will Benefit From This Training?\nOur participants include human resources professionals\, ombuds-people\, mediators\, business consultants\, executive coaches\, managers and supervisors\, non-profit personnel\, and other people whose work will be enhanced by increased skills in conflict resolution. Participants report it is one of the top mediation programs they have taken. \nPrevious participants include employees from the following organizations and others: Intel\, Roche\, SAP\, San Francisco Zen Center and Kaiser Permanente. \n \nWhat is the Format of the Training?\nThis interactive online training features briefings on the core skills of the Understanding Based Approach\, followed by lively demonstrations and role-plays\, all of which immerse participants in the learning. Realistic simulations\, in which participants work through mediations from beginning to end\, 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 enjoyable as they are engaging and rewarding. \n \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\, 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. \n  \nPat Lau has been a workplace mediator at Intel Corporation since 2010. After his first conflict management class many years ago\, Pat became fascinated with alternative ways to address and resolve workplace conflict\, especially after discovering the understanding-based model. Ten years ago\, he co-founded – and continues to lead – Intel’s Collaborative Mediation Program\, an in-house workplace mediation program to help resolve challenging conflicts between co-workers\, peer managers\, team members\, supervisors\, and subordinates. Pat has presented at numerous national conferences\, published in the Corporate Mediation Journal\, regularly volunteers as a mediator for small claims cases in the Portland Multnomah County Court system\, and is also Past Chair of the Oregon Mediation Association Workplace Special Interest Group. Pat’s previous career was in engineering\, and he holds undergraduate and graduate degrees in engineering from Stanford and Southern Methodist University. \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. As one of the first lawyer mediators and a primary force in the current mediation movement\, he has used this model to complete over one thousand mediations in the last two decades He has mediated numerous two-party and multi-party disputes in the commercial and non-profit realms\, in the area of intellectual property\, real estate\, corporate\, personnel\, partnership formations and dissolutions\, and family law. \n  \n  \nWhat are the Logistics – When\, Where\, Cost?\nThe training session will be conducted through Zoom. After registration\, you will receive a separate e-mail with Zoom connection details. \nParticipants are encouraged to log on around 7:50 AM PST / 10:50 AM EST to troubleshoot any technical issues and help ensure the programs can start on time everyday. \nEach session will begin at 8:00 AM PST / 11:00 AM EST\, with several breaks during the day to allow for a rest from being online and for meals. The sessions end each day at 4:30 PM PST / 7:30 PM EST. \nCost\nThe program training fee is $1\,350. \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 $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. \nIs there Continuing Education Credit?\nFor those in the legal profession in attendance\, this program is eligible for CLE credit in New York and California. \nCalifornia  \nThe Center for Understanding in Conflict is an accredited provider of California Continuing Legal Education by the State Bar of California.  This Conflict Resolution and Mediation Training —appropriate for both newly admitted and experienced attorneys — will qualify for 32 participatory and 8 self study CA MCLE credit hours. \nNew York \nIn New York\, this Conflict Resolution and Mediation Training will fulfill 40 NY MCLE credit hours (6.5 Ethics credits; 19.5 Professional Practice credits; and 14 Skills credits).  For continuing legal education purposes\, the Conflict Resolution and Mediation Training is appropriate for both newly admitted and experienced attorneys. \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.) \n  \n  \nFor additional information\, please email us at admin@understandinginconflict.org or call us at (844) 242-3428. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				*Please select desired ticket and quantity using the +/- feature before clicking ‘Get Tickets.’
URL:https://understandinginconflict.org/event/workplace-mediation-40-hour-conflict-resolution-and-mediation-training/
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Basic mediation,Live Training,Online Training,Workplace Mediation
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SUMMARY:Interest-Based Negotiation: Exploring Interests to Identify Opportunities for Compromise
DESCRIPTION:  \nInterest-based negotiation is at the heart of leveraging the Understanding-Based Model to help those in conflict reach a mutually beneficial outcome. However\, guiding people to look beyond their positions and see what matters to them can be challenging for even the most experienced conflict resolution professional. \nBeing asked to go deeper and understand the root of why interests matter can be challenging to those entrenched in the emotions\, history\, and desired outcomes surrounding the circumstances of the conflict. To facilitate a fruitful conversation\, we must help people understand their needs and motivations in a way that honors the strength of their feelings. \nWhat questions do we ask as conflict professionals? How do we help people who seem stuck in their positions and reframe interests in ways that don’t feel diluted or incomplete to the party? \nJoin Katherine Miller and Ivan Alter on October 20th to learn how to approach these challenging yet fundamental questions. \n  \nOctober 20\, 2022\n12 PM PDT • 3 PM EDT • 9 PM CEST\nCost $47\nAll webinars are free for CUC Connect members. Click here to learn more.\n  \n  \n\n\n\nKatherine Eisold Miller is a Collaborative Lawyer and mediator with a practice located in Westchester County NY and New York City. Katherine is immediate past president of the Center for Understanding in Conflict\, as well as the New York Association of Collaborative Professionals. Katherine is author of the New Yorker’s Guide to Collaborative Divorce (2015) and co-Author of the #1 Amazon bestseller A Cup of Coffee with 10 of the Top Divorce Attorneys in the United States (2014). \n  \n  \n  \n\n\n\nIvan Alter is a collaborative attorney and mediator with offices in Westchester County and New York City. 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.
URL:https://understandinginconflict.org/event/interest-based-negotiation-exploring-interests-to-identify-opportunities-for-compromise/
LOCATION:Zoom webinar
CATEGORIES:Online Training,Webinars
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220912T163000
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SUMMARY:Working Creatively with Conflict: 40 Hour Basic Mediation and Conflict Resolution Training (Online)
DESCRIPTION:To register\, scroll to the bottom of this page.\nSeptember 8-9 and 14-16\n8:00 AM – 4:30 PM PST | 11:00 AM – 7:30 PM EST | 5:00 PM – 1:30 AM CEST\nAll sessions include breaks throughout the day\n\nAre you responsible for helping people work through conflict? \nDo you manage important conversations between clients\, employees\, team members\, volunteers or other people? \nDo you want to improve your ability to facilitate conversations of consequence? \nDo you want to learn to mediate or enhance your conflict resolution skills? \nIn this gold standard mediation training\, 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 of our basic training\, Working Creatively with Conflict\, 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\n\nWho Will Benefit From This Training?\nOur participants include mediators\, 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.  Participants report it is one of the top mediation programs they have taken. \n \nWhat is the Format of the Training?\nThis hands-on online training features briefings on the core skills of the Understanding Based Approach\, followed by lively demonstrations and role-plays\, all of which immerse participants in the learning. Realistic simulations\, in which participants work through mediations from beginning to end\, 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 enjoyable as they are engaging and rewarding. \n \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 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. \n  \n  \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. \n  \n \nWhat are the Logistics – When\, Where\, Cost?\nThe training session will be conducted through Zoom. After registration\, Kayla Hellal (kayla@understandinginconflict.org) will send a separate e-mail with Zoom connection details. \nParticipants are encouraged to log on around 7:50 AM PST / 10:50 AM EST to troubleshoot any technical issues and help ensure the programs can start on time everyday. \nEach session will begin at 8:00 AM PST / 11:00 AM EST\, with several breaks during the day to allow for a rest from being online and for meals. The sessions end each day at 4:30 PM PST / 7:30 PM EST. \nCost\nThe program training fee is $1\,350. \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 $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. \nIs there Continuing Education Credit?\nCalifornia  \nThe Center for Understanding in Conflict is an accredited provider of California Continuing Legal Education by the State Bar of California.  The Working Creatively with Conflict Training —appropriate for both newly admitted and experienced attorneys — will qualify for 32 participatory and 8 self study CA MCLE credit hours. \nNew York \nIn New York\, The Mediation Intensive Training will fulfill 40 NY MCLE credit hours (6.5 Ethics credits; 19.5 Professional Practice credits; and 14 Skills credits).  For continuing legal education purposes\, the Mediation Intensive Training is appropriate for both newly admitted and experienced attorneys. \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.) \n  \n \nFor additional information\, please email us at admin@understandinginconflict.org or call us at (844) 242-3428.
URL:https://understandinginconflict.org/event/mit-online-sep22/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Basic mediation,Online Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220513T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220729T113000
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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/
CATEGORIES:Advanced Topics,Online Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220121T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220123T163000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211103T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211107T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T142840
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SUMMARY:Working Creatively with Conflict: 40 Hour Basic Mediation and Conflict Resolution Training (Online)
DESCRIPTION:To register\, scroll to the bottom of this page.\nNovember 3-7\, 2021\n8:00 AM – 4:30 PM PST | 11:00 AM – 7:30 PM EST | 5:00 PM – 1:30 AM CEST\nAll sessions include breaks throughout the day\n\nAre you responsible for helping people work through conflict? \nDo you manage important conversations between clients\, employees\, team members\, volunteers or other people? \nDo you want to improve your ability to facilitate conversations of consequence? \nDo you want to learn to mediate or enhance your conflict resolution skills? \nIn this gold standard mediation training\, 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 of our basic training\, Working Creatively with Conflict\, 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\n\nWho Will Benefit From This Training?\nOur participants include mediators\, 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.  Participants report it is one of the top mediation programs they have taken. \n \nWhat is the Format of the Training?\nThis hands-on online training features briefings on the core skills of the Understanding Based Approach\, followed by lively demonstrations and role-plays\, all of which immerse participants in the learning. Realistic simulations\, in which participants work through mediations from beginning to end\, 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 enjoyable as they are engaging and rewarding. \n \nWho are the Trainers?\n \nTrainer bios >>\n  \n \nWhat are the Logistics – When\, Where\, Cost?\nThe training session will be conducted through Zoom. After registration\, Kayla Hellal (kayla@understandinginconflict.org) will send a separate e-mail with Zoom connection details. You will need the QR code generated at check-out to connect. \nParticipants are encouraged to log on around 7:50 AM PST / 10:50 AM EST to troubleshoot any technical issues and help ensure the programs can start on time everyday. \nEach session will begin at 8:00 AM PST / 11:00 AM EST\, with several breaks during the day to allow for a rest from being online and for meals. The sessions end each day at 4:30 PM PST / 7:30 PM EST. \nCost\nThe program training fee is $1\,350. \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 $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. \nIs there Continuing Education Credit?\nCalifornia  \nThe Center for Understanding in Conflict is an accredited provider of California Continuing Legal Education by the State Bar of California.  The Working Creatively with Conflict Training —appropriate for both newly admitted and experienced attorneys — will qualify for 32 participatory and 8 self study CA MCLE credit hours. \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 32 CE credits. \nNew York \nIn New York\, The Mediation Intensive Training will fulfill 40 NY MCLE credit hours (6.5 Ethics credits; 19.5 Professional Practice credits; and 14 Skills credits).  For continuing legal education purposes\, the Mediation Intensive Training is appropriate for both newly admitted and experienced attorneys. \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.) \n  \n \nFor additional information\, please email us at admin@understandinginconflict.org or call us at (844) 242-3428.
URL:https://understandinginconflict.org/event/mit-online-nov21/
CATEGORIES:Basic mediation,Online Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210827T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211002T160000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20211023T002832Z
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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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SUMMARY:Working Creatively with Conflict: 40 Hour Basic Mediation and Conflict Resolution Training (Online)
DESCRIPTION:One spot available!\nPlease contact kayla@understandinginconflict.org if you would like to register.\nApril 16-17 and 22-24\, 2021\n8:00 AM – 4:30 PM PST | 11:00 AM – 7:30 PM EST | 5:00 PM – 1:30 AM CEST\nAll sessions include breaks throughout the day\n\nAre you responsible for helping people work through conflict? \nDo you manage important conversations between clients\, employees\, team members\, volunteers or other people? \nDo you want to improve your ability to facilitate conversations of consequence? \nDo you want to learn to mediate or enhance your conflict resolution skills? \nIn this gold standard mediation training\, 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 of our basic training\, Working Creatively with Conflict\, 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\n\nWho Will Benefit From This Training?\nOur participants include mediators\, 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.  Participants report it is one of the top mediation programs they have taken. \n \nWhat is the Format of the Training?\nThis hands-on online training features briefings on the core skills of the Understanding Based Approach\, followed by lively demonstrations and role-plays\, all of which immerse participants in the learning. Realistic simulations\, in which participants work through mediations from beginning to end\, 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 enjoyable as they are engaging and rewarding. \n \nWho are the Trainers?\n \nTrainer bios >>\n  \n \nWhat are the Logistics – When\, Where\, Cost?\nThe training session will be conducted through Zoom. After registration\, Kayla Hellal (kayla@understandinginconflict.org) will send a separate e-mail with Zoom connection details. You will need the QR code generated at check-out to connect. \nParticipants are encouraged to log on around 7:50 AM PST / 10:50 AM EST to troubleshoot any technical issues and help ensure the programs can start on time everyday. \nEach session will begin at 8:00 AM PST / 11:00 AM EST\, with several breaks during the day to allow for a rest from being online and for meals. The sessions end each day at 4:30 PM PST / 7:30 PM EST. \nCost\nThe program training fee is $1\,350. \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 $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. \nIs there Continuing Education Credit?\nCalifornia  \nThe Center for Understanding in Conflict is an accredited provider of California Continuing Legal Education by the State Bar of California.  The Working Creatively with Conflict Training —appropriate for both newly admitted and experienced attorneys — will qualify for 32 participatory and 8 self study CA MCLE credit hours. \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 32 CE credits. \nNew York \nIn New York\, The Mediation Intensive Training will fulfill 40 NY MCLE credit hours (6.5 Ethics credits; 19.5 Professional Practice credits; and 14 Skills credits).  For continuing legal education purposes\, the Mediation Intensive Training is appropriate for both newly admitted and experienced attorneys. \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.) \n  \n \nTo register\, scroll to the bottom of this page. \nFor additional information\, please email us at admin@understandinginconflict.org or call us at (844) 242-3428.
URL:https://understandinginconflict.org/event/mit-april-2021/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Basic mediation,Online Training
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SUMMARY:Working Creatively with Conflict: 40 Hour Basic Mediation and Conflict Resolution Online Training (November)
DESCRIPTION:The November training is now full.\nInterested participants can join the waitlist. There is a $100 deposit to secure your spot. If a spot does not become available\, we will refund your entire deposit.\nNovember 4 – 8\, 2020 \n8:00 AM – 4:30 PM PST | 11:00 AM – 7:30 PM EST\nAll sessions include breaks throughout the day\n\nAre you responsible for helping people work through conflict? \nDo you manage important conversations between clients\, employees\, team members\, volunteers or other people? \nDo you want to improve your ability to facilitate conversations of consequence? \nDo you want to learn to mediate or enhance your conflict resolution skills? \nIn this gold standard mediation training\, 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 of our basic training\, Working Creatively with Conflict\, 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\n\nWho Will Benefit From This Training?\nOur participants include mediators\, 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.  Participants report it is one of the top mediation programs they have taken. \n \nWhat is the Format of the Training?\nThis hands-on online training features briefings on the core skills of the Understanding Based Approach\, followed by lively demonstrations and role-plays\, all of which immerse participants in the learning. Realistic simulations\, in which participants work through mediations from beginning to end\, 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 enjoyable as they are engaging and rewarding. \n \nWho are the Trainers?\n \nTrainer bios >>\n  \n \nWhat are the Logistics – When\, Where\, Cost?\nThe training session will be conducted through Zoom. After registration\, Kayla Hellal (kayla@understandinginconflict.org) will send a separate e-mail with Zoom connection details. You will need the QR code generated at check-out to connect. \nParticipants are encouraged to log on around 7:50 AM PST / 10:50 AM EST to troubleshoot any technical issues and help ensure the programs can start on time everyday. \nEach session will begin at 8:00 AM PST / 11:00 AM EST\, with several breaks during the day to allow for a rest from being online and for meals. The sessions end each day at 4:30 PM PST / 7:30 PM EST. \nCost\nThe program training fee is $1\,350. \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 $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. \nIs there Continuing Education Credit?\nCalifornia  \nThe Center for Understanding in Conflict is an accredited provider of California Continuing Legal Education by the State Bar of California.  The Working Creatively with Conflict Training —appropriate for both newly admitted and experienced attorneys — will qualify for 32 participatory and 8 self study CA MCLE credit hours. \n  \nNew York \nIn New York\, The Mediation Intensive Training will fulfill 40 NY MCLE credit hours (6.5 Ethics credits; 19.5 Professional Practice credits; and 14 Skills credits).  For continuing legal education purposes\, the Mediation Intensive Training is appropriate for both newly admitted and experienced attorneys. \nThe Center in-person 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.) We are awaiting final Part 146 approval for our online training\, which we are optimistic will receive final approval prior to the November program. \n  \n \nTo register\, scroll to the bottom of this page. \nFor additional information\, please email us at admin@understandinginconflict.org or call us at (844)242-3428.
URL:https://understandinginconflict.org/event/mit-online-nov20/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Basic mediation,Online Training
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