Your Next Steps: Launching Your Understanding-Based ADR Work

  You have taken a conflict resolution training and want to add consensual dispute resolution to your existing practice or start a new practice— what next? Our 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 […]

$297.00

How Can Contracting Take a Whole Session?

Date August 15, 2022 Time 12 PM PDT • 3 PM EDT • 9 PM CEST Cost $47 All webinars are free for CUC Connect members. Click here to learn more. Contracting is a crucial part of the mediation process and often overlooked or poorly addressed.  Inexperienced mediators worry that the parties (and their attorneys) will […]

$47.00

Self Reflection for Conflict Professionals

Priory (Tufts European University Center)

August 31 - September 3 Talloires, France Download registration Form Compassion and Conflict The Center for Understanding in Conflict will once again be offering an intensive program in Talloires, France in Self-Reflection and its relevance to working as a professional helping people in conflict. All conflict professionals are welcome to attend, including mediators, lawyers, therapists […]

Finding Value in Conflict: Navigating Workplace Mediation

  Join us for a stimulating and informative roundtable discussion featuring industry leader insights from three of the world's most advanced technology firms: Intel, Roche, and SAP. Panelists will discuss how the Understanding-Based Approach to Conflict has helped address human resource challenges while increasing Return on Investment (ROI) in people management systems through mediation programs that mediators […]

$47.00

Interest-Based Negotiation: Exploring Interests to Identify Opportunities for Compromise

Zoom webinar

  Interest-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. Being asked to go deeper and understand the […]

$47.00

Working Creatively with Conflict: 40 Hour Basic Mediation and Conflict Resolution Training (West Coast)

November 2-6, 2022 The venue requires that participants have completed their COVID-19 vaccinations at least two weeks prior to the start of this program.  To register, scroll to the bottom of this page. Are you responsible for helping people work through conflict? Do you manage important conversations between clients, employees, team members, volunteers or other […]

$150.00 – $2,125.00

Internal Experience: Understanding Ourselves to Authentically Connect Clients to Each Other

Zoom webinar

  Using our inner experience in the presence of conflict and unblocking ourselves from parties can open channels of communication that help parties understand their problem at a deeper level. Recognizing internal reactions that can get in the way of connecting to a client and working with that reaction to open our connection to the […]

$47.00

Starting at Sorry: Apology to Accountability on the Path of Forgiveness

Zoom webinar

Forgiveness can be a powerful force for restoring harmony and wholeness. A harmed person can find their freedom in practicing forgiveness. It can also empower them to move toward an amicable solution and allow the rebuilding of a fractured relationship. An apology is a fragile beginning without accountability or a plan that acknowledges a release […]

$47.00

Spirit of Collaboration: Starting and Managing a Peer Group

ONLINE

In this interactive webinar, Gary Friedman and Kim Gordon will discuss the value and benefits of starting a peer group for mediators and ADR practitioners. Drawing from decades of experience in conflict resolution and mediation, centered on the understanding-based model, Friedman and Gordon will share their process for forming peer groups and their foundational importance […]

$47.00

Workplace Mediation: 40-Hour Conflict Resolution and Mediation Training

ONLINE

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

Power Imbalance: The Power of Personality and Patterns

ONLINE

Every individual who walks into a conflict resolution process brings their style, quirks and ways of relating to others. In pairs or groups, unique patterns of interaction develop. How can we support a process that acknowledges the power dynamics created by these personality differences and relationship patterns and create the opportunity for parties to negotiate […]

$47.00

Working Creatively with Conflict: 40 Hour Basic Mediation and Conflict Resolution Training (West Coast)

Green Gulch Farm 1601 Shoreline Highway, Muir Beach, CA, United States

March 22-26, 2023 The venue requires that participants have completed their COVID-19 vaccinations and booster at least two weeks prior to the start of this program.  To register, scroll to the bottom of this page. Are you responsible for helping people work through conflict? Do you manage important conversations between clients, employees, team members, volunteers […]

$150.00 – $2,175.00

Power Imbalance: The Power of Possessing

ONLINE

Resources come in many forms, not just material possessions. In a conflict, the party with more knowledge, time, money, social capital, or something else can wield outsized control and power in the process and outcome. Join Katherine Miller and Gary Friedman on April 18th to learn what we, as conflict professionals, can do to create […]

$47.00

Power Imbalance: The Power of Position

ONLINE

In every situation, we exist in relationship to others. The groups we all belong to - and our membership and place within them - impact interactions, expectations of each other, options, and outcomes. In a conflict resolution process, we know that awareness of social hierarchies and their impact on parties and us is critical. Join […]

$47.00

Power Imbalance: Putting it all Together

ONLINE

Power imbalances can skew the entire conflict resolution process in innumerable ways. During the Power Imbalance webinar series, we’ve looked closely at three different kinds of power imbalances: interpersonal styles, access to resources, and relationship to social and cultural privilege. This session will allow participants to join a conversation building on the insights gained from […]

$47.00

Why We Don’t Tell People What to Do

ONLINE

  Explore why understanding-based mediators refrain from telling people what to do and uncover the transformative potential of giving the power to the parties, using non-directive techniques rather than imposing solutions. Even when we might really want to step into the driver's seat, supporting individuals to take ownership of the decisions made all the way […]

$47.00

Conflict Resolution Through Workplace Mediation

ONLINE

Explore the transformative impact of integrating conflict resolution and mediation practices within your organization while fostering a culture of open communication, looping, and collaborative problem-solving to enhance employee morale, increase productivity, and create a harmonious work environment. Join Catherine Conner, Pat Lau, and guests from Intel, August 24, 2023 and learn practical strategies that empower […]

$47.00

Organizational Response: Avoid Exacerbating Conflict

ONLINE

Delve into the critical importance of organizations adopting a measured and informed approach to conflict resolution, shed light on the detrimental consequences of mishandling conflicts, and highlight the value of proactive and strategic interventions. Join Katherine Miller and Jennifer Sullivan on September 26, 2023 to learn how conflict assessment tools and effective communication strategies can […]

$47.00

Creative Uses of the Understanding-Based Model

ONLINE

Learn about the many possibilities for conflict resolution and mediation practitioners to integrate the understanding-based approach into existing practices, kick-start new careers, and assist diverse sectors of society while fostering empathy, advocating looping, and encouraging transformative dialogue to address conflicts in creative ways. Join Catherine Conner and Caitlin Meredith on October 30, 2023 to explore the […]

$47.00

Shifting Focus: All About Interests

ONLINE

Help people to move beyond their fixed positions by coaching them to explore and describe what really matters — their underlying interests — in order to unlock creative and mutually beneficial solutions. Join Katherine Miller and Melanie Rowen on November 27, 2023 to gain practical insights into working with interests effectively, both to uncover and […]

$47.00

FREE – 2023 Town Hall: Exploring Possibilities

ONLINE

As we approach the end of the year, we invite you to a town hall webinar experience to collectively explore personal and professional interests, address common concerns, and ignite a passion for applying understanding-based practices. There is no cost to attend this event, although we do ask that you register.  Join Catherine Conner and Gary […]

Free

Six Underlying Concepts: Refining the Process

ONLINE

As you work with all parties in the room, these foundational concepts underlie a different approach to conflict and our conflict resolution model. The six underlying concepts of the understanding-based […]

$47.00

Self-Reflection for Conflict Professionals Intensive (SCPI) 2024

ONLINE

CUC invites you to join our first online introductory cohort of SCPI, where conflict resolution professionals commit to exploring together practices of self-reflection that are constructive for ourselves and productive for our clients. Together we will: Learn about compassionately connecting with and understanding, in the context of our various histories, positions, and intersections,  our deeper […]

Conflict Coaching: Practices and Principles

ONLINE

Conflict coaching helps individuals, groups, and organizations manage and resolve conflicts effectively by empowering participants to address and navigate disputes constructively. Join Hansa Patel and Danillo Alves on February 7th, […]

$47.00

Teacher Training Program 2024 (Hybrid)

ONLINE

Introducing the 2024 Teacher Training Program The Center for Understanding in Conflict’s training programs have been popular for over 40 years because the Understanding-Based approach resonates with many people. Our trainings are powerful experiential education, carefully designed and skillfully taught. After a successful 2022-23 cohort, we will continue to deepen and broaden the availability of […]

Working Creatively with Conflict: 40 Hour Basic Mediation and Conflict Resolution Training (West Coast)

Green Gulch Farm 1601 Shoreline Highway, Muir Beach, CA, United States

March 13 - 17, 2024 The venue requires that participants have completed their COVID-19 vaccinations at least two weeks prior to the start of this program. Boosters are not required. To register, scroll to the bottom of this page. Are you responsible for helping people work through conflict? Do you manage important conversations between clients, […]

$1,810.00 – $2,310.00

Untying the Knot: Making Sense of Divorce Mediation

ONLINE

Have you considered matrimonial mediation's benefits, such as fostering amicable communication, preserving relationships, and reducing the financial burden? What about potential drawbacks? Whether you're a legal professional, a divorcing individual, or simply curious about mediation, this webinar promises valuable insights to empower informed decisions during challenging times.  Join Katherine Miller on March 18th at 9AM PT […]

$47.00

Creating and Supporting Peer Groups

ONLINE

Join Armine Baltazar and Caitlin Meredith on Monday April 22, 2024 to explore strategies for forming robust peer groups, delve into best practices to boost engagement, and uncover tips for sustained success through mutual support. Gain practical insights, learn from real-world examples, and acquire actionable techniques to enhance your professional journey. Whether you're a seasoned […]

$47.00

24-Hour Basic Mediation Training (East Coast)

Wainwright House 260 Stuyvesant Avenue, Rye, NY 10580 260 Stuyvesant Avenue, Rye, NY, United States

To register, scroll to the bottom of this page. April 25 - 27, 2024 Rye, NY _______________ Join the Center for Understanding in Conflict for a comprehensive 24-hour Basic Mediation Training covering basic theory and skills of understanding-based mediation in a dynamic and engaging learning environment. This certificate program teaches individuals the basic theories and […]

Getting Started: Building an ADR Practice

Online

Embarking on a career transition bringing together parties in conflict can be a formidable journey, often fraught with uncertainties and questions. Whether you're contemplating a switch due to dissatisfaction, seeking new challenges, or aiming for personal growth, this webinar provides invaluable insights and guidance. Join Catherine Conner and Melanie Rowen on Monday, May 13th, for […]

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 […]

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Self-Reflection Seminar with Gary Friedman and Norman Fischer (FRANCE)

Talloires, France Talloires, France

CUC trainers Gary Friedman* and Norman Fischer will be partnering with Interstices Mediation and the Everyday Zen Foundation to offer an intensive program in Talloires, France in Self-Reflection and its relevance to working as a professional helping people in conflict. Host Organization: Interstices Médiation Dates: Tuesday 3 September at 2pm – Friday 6 September at […]

Working Creatively with Conflict: 40 Hour Basic Mediation and Conflict Resolution Training (West Coast)

Green Gulch Farm 1601 Shoreline Highway, Muir Beach, CA, United States

March 05 - 09, 2025 To register, scroll to the bottom of this page. Are you responsible for helping people work through conflict? Do you manage important conversations between clients, employees, team members, volunteers or other people? Do you want to improve your ability to facilitate conversations of consequence? Do you want to learn to […]

Get Tickets $500.00 – $2,310.00