• Join Us for the Free Virtual CUC Meet and Greet!

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    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 […]

  • Join Us for the Free Virtual CUC Meet and Greet!

    ONLINE

    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 […]

  • Self-Reflection for Conflict Professionals Intensive (SCPI) 2025

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    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 […]

  • Series – Navigating Difficult Conversations

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    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 […]

    $250.00
  • CUC Support and Development Group

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    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 […]

    $150.00 – $500.00
  • Series – Navigating Difficult Conversations

    ONLINE

    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 […]

    $250.00
  • Your Next Steps: Launching Your Understanding-Based ADR Work

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    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 […]

    $300.00
  • Mediation Lab: From Training to Practice

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    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 […]

    $550.00
  • Series – Navigating Difficult Conversations

    ONLINE

    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 […]

    $250.00
  • Navigating the Gray Areas: Managing Conflicts of Interest in Conflict Resolution Practice

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    Conflict professionals often find themselves in complex situations where personal relationships, professional connections, or prior involvements create potential conflicts of interest. How do we recognize these ethical gray areas? When should we proceed with caution, seek consultation, or decline engagement altogether?  Join experienced practitioners Caitlin Meredith and Marie MacNichol for an engaging exploration of the […]

    $24.99
  • Beneath the Conflict: Civility Through Understanding Tension, Emotion, and Bias (CA CLE Eligible)

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    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 […]

    $24.99
  • Support and Development Group – Spring 2026

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    Joining a Support and Development Group is an invaluable opportunity to take your conflict resolution practice to the next level. Be a part of a dedicated group to bring your […]

    $495.00
  • Fundamentals of Understanding Workplace Conflict (SHRM and HRCI Credit)

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    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 […]

    $985.00 – $1,050.00
  • Deepening Connection in Conflict Work: Noticing and Unpacking Implicit Bias (CA CLE Eligible)

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    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. As conflict professionals we are in positions of power, and […]

    $24.99
  • 5 Things I Did to Build My Practice and 5 Things I Wish I Had Done

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    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 […]

    $24.99
  • Series – Navigating Difficult Conversations

    ONLINE

    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 […]

    $250.00
  • Spring ’26 – Virtual CUC Community Meet and Greet

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    Are you interested in conflict resolution, mediation, or understanding different perspectives and meeting others in the CUC Community? REGISTER HERE: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/S97WqiQOSN-yaxbpLuV8pQ We invite you to join the Center for Understanding […]

  • When It Hits Home: Maintaining Presence and Managing Reactivity in Conflict

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    All conflict professionals have a history and sometimes a conflict walks through the door that touches us directly. Whether it echoes a personal loss, a family pattern, or a deeply held value, these moments test our ability to stay grounded and genuinely present. In this webinar, Misha Safran and Cassandra Waterman explore what happens internally […]

    $24.99
  • Below the Surface: Reading the Unspoken in Conflict

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    In conflict, the most important information is often the least spoken: A crossed arm, a long silence, a sudden withdrawal. While these can be perceived as obstacles, they can actually be the key to the conflict resolution process. In this webinar, Sethu Laxmi Nair and Misha Safran guide practitioners through the art of "reading" what […]

  • Back to Basics: Parties Understanding Each Other

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    Once both parties feel understood by you as the mediator/conflict professional, what comes next? This webinar revisits a powerful step in the conflict resolution process: helping the parties demonstrate understanding of each other. Through a live demonstration and discussion, we'll explore why this shift matters, when it's appropriate to introduce it, and how the principle […]

  • Introduction to Understanding Workplace Conflict Mediation (SHRM and HRCI Eligible)

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    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 […]

    Get Tickets $250.00 – $1,050.00
  • Introduction to Understanding Workplace Conflict Mediation (SHRM and HRCI Eligible)

    ONLINE

    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 […]

    Get Tickets $250.00 – $1,050.00
  • Fundamentals of Understanding Workplace Conflict Mediation (SHRM and HRCI Eligible)

    ONLINE

    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. Why This Training Workplace conflict […]

    Get Tickets $985.00 – $1,050.00