• Workplace Mediation: 40-Hour Conflict Resolution and Mediation Training

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    To register, scroll to the bottom of this page. Feb 23 & 24 and March 1 thru 3, 2023 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM PST ONLINE All sessions include breaks throughout the day Do you facilitate important conversations between clients, employees, team members, volunteers or other people? Do you want to manage conflict conversations productively? […]

    $150.00 – $1,350.00
  • 16-Hour Advanced Matrimonial Mediation Training Online (East Coast)

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    To register, scroll to the bottom of this page. May 29 & 30 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM PST | 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM EST June 5, 2024 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM PST | 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM EST June 6, 2024 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM PST | 1:00 PM – […]

    $900.00
  • 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 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 […]

    $400.00
  • 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 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 […]

  • 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 our clients. Together we will: Learn about compassionately connecting with and understanding, in the context of our various histories, positions, and intersections,  our deeper impulses […]

  • 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 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 […]

    $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 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 […]

    $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 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 […]

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

    ONLINE

    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. This will be an interactive process with exercises and briefings on practical aspects of starting […]

    $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 are ready to go deeper. In this dynamic workshop, you’ll follow one continuous mediation case from intake to resolution. At every stage, our experienced instructors […]

    $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 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 […]

    $250.00
  • 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 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 […]

    $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 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 […]

    $985.00 – $1,050.00
  • 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 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 […]

    $250.00
  • Ask Gary: An Open Conversation About Understanding-Based Conflict Resolution

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    Ask Gary is an opportunity to bring your most thoughtful, difficult, or unexpected questions about conflict resolution to Gary J. Friedman. Join us on April 23 at 12:00 p.m. PDT for a facilitated conversation where no question is out of bounds. You are welcome to bring your questions to the session or send them in advance. To support […]

    $24.99
  • Your Next Steps: Launching Your Conflict Resolution Mediation Work

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    Why This Series Transitioning from “I have training” to “This is part of my real work” can feel unclear and overwhelming. Many people are unsure where to start, how to talk about what they do, or how to build a practice that fits their life and values. This series focuses on the practical and human […]

    $350.00
  • 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 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 […]

  • Advanced Matrimonial Mediation Training (NY CLE and Part 146 Eligible)

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    Advanced Matrimonial Mediation Training Master the Skills to Transform Divorce Outcomes June 17, 18, 25 and 26, 2026 (Online) 9:00 am to 1:00 pm Eastern (Scroll to bottom of page to register)   Transform Your Practice with Advanced Matrimonial Mediation Skills Join the Center for Understanding in Conflict for an immersive 16-hour training designed specifically […]

    $950.00
  • 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 […]

    $24.99
  • 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 […]

  • Introduction to Understanding Workplace Conflict (HRCI and SHRM 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 (HRCI and SHRM 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 (HRCI and SHRM 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