Practitioner Training

Support and Development Group
ONLINEJoining 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 […]

Introduction to Understanding Workplace Conflict (SHRM and HRCI Credit)
ONLINEConflict 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 […]

Working with Lawyers in the Room: Part 2 (2025)
ONLINEJoin Michelle Exline Minovi and Gary Friedman for Part 2 of Working with Lawyers in the Room. In Part 1 we discussed how to establish agreements and expectations for lawyers’ participation that honor both legal advocacy and collaborative problem solving. In Part 2, we will explore how to actively engage the lawyers, parties and mediator […]

Mediation Lab: From Training to Practice
ONLINEAre 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 […]

Series – Navigating Difficult Conversations
ONLINEConflict 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 […]

2026 SCPI Retreat: Conflict and Compassion (MEXICO)
Mar de Jade Mar de Jade No. 1, Chacala, nayarit, MexicoIn a world where the challenges around us – from climate change to political division to daily interpersonal tensions – can feel overwhelming, how do we stay connected, grounded, and engaged without losing ourselves? We invite you to step away from distractions and overwhelm and into a space of deeper listening – both inward and […]