Workplace Mediation: 40-Hour Conflict Resolution and Mediation Training
ONLINETo 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 […]
Power Imbalance: The Power of Personality and Patterns
ONLINEEvery 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 […]
Working Creatively with Conflict: 40 Hour Basic Mediation and Conflict Resolution Training (West Coast)
Green Gulch Farm 1601 Shoreline Highway, Muir Beach, CA, United StatesMarch 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 […]
Power Imbalance: The Power of Possessing
ONLINEResources 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 […]
Power Imbalance: The Power of Position
ONLINEIn 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, […]
Power Imbalance: Putting it all Together
ONLINEPower 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, […]
Why We Don’t Tell People What to Do
ONLINEExplore 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 […]
Conflict Resolution Through Workplace Mediation
ONLINEExplore 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 […]
Organizational Response: Avoid Exacerbating Conflict
ONLINEDelve 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 […]
Creative Uses of the Understanding-Based Model
ONLINELearn 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 […]
Shifting Focus: All About Interests
ONLINEHelp 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 […]
FREE – 2023 Town Hall: Exploring Possibilities
ONLINEAs 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 […]
Six Underlying Concepts: Refining the Process
ONLINEAs 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 […]
Self-Reflection for Conflict Professionals Intensive (SCPI) 2024
ONLINECUC 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 […]
Working Creatively with Conflict: 40 Hour Basic Mediation and Conflict Resolution Training (Online)
ONLINETo register, scroll to the bottom of this page. Jan. 26 & 27 and Feb. 1 thru 3, 2024 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM PST | 11:00 AM - 7:30 […]
Conflict Coaching: Practices and Principles
ONLINEConflict 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, […]
Teacher Training Program 2024 (Hybrid)
ONLINEIntroducing 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 […]
Working Creatively with Conflict: 40 Hour Basic Mediation and Conflict Resolution Training (West Coast)
Green Gulch Farm 1601 Shoreline Highway, Muir Beach, CA, United StatesMarch 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. […]
Untying the Knot: Making Sense of Divorce Mediation
ONLINEHave 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, […]
Creating and Supporting Peer Groups
ONLINEJoin 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 […]
24-Hour Basic Mediation Training (East Coast)
Wainwright House 260 Stuyvesant Avenue, Rye, NY 10580 260 Stuyvesant Avenue, Rye, NY, United StatesTo 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 […]
Getting Started: Building an ADR Practice
OnlineEmbarking 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 […]
16-Hour Advanced Matrimonial Mediation Training Online (East Coast)
ONLINETo 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 […]
Conflict Coaching: Unlocking Solutions Through ADR
ONLINEConflicts are a common occurrence in any workplace or personal environment. Addressing them is crucial for maintaining positive relationships and nurturing a healthy organizational culture. The Conflict Coaching method equips […]
Your Next Steps: Launching Your Understanding-Based ADR Work
ONLINEHave 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 […]
The Power of Looping in Conflict Resolution
In understanding-based conflict resolution and mediation, "looping" is a crucial communication technique. By actively demonstrating comprehension, participants bring clarity and understanding into the conversation. Often, people need to feel understood […]
The Driving Force: Unpacking Motivations
ONLINEA fundamental premise of effective understanding-based mediation is the necessity of motivation. Since mediation is a voluntary process, its success hinges on the willingness and drive of both parties to […]
Self-Reflection Seminar with Gary Friedman and Norman Fischer (FRANCE)
Talloires, France Talloires, FranceCUC 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 […]
Join Us for the Free Virtual CUC Meet and Greet!
ONLINEAre 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 […]
Inside Out: How to Handle Difficult Conversations in Mediation and Beyond (ITALY)
Workshop for mediators and lawyers with Gary Friedman and Mario Dotti September 13 - 14 2024, in Scurzolengo (AT) Mediators and lawyers find themselves handling difficult conversations on a daily basis. With the parties, […]
Effective Mediation in Small Claims Court
ONLINEJoin Antoinette Delruelle and Michelle Minovi on September 19, 2024 to learn about the nuances of small claims court mediation using the understanding-based approach. This session will cover essential best […]
Constructive Conversations: Understanding-Based Workplace Applications
ONLINEUnresolved conflicts in the workplace can lead to disengaged employees, reduced productivity, and other negative impacts stemming from interpersonal tensions. In this webinar, join Catherine Conner and Pat Lau on […]
Working Creatively with Conflict: 40 Hour Basic Mediation and Conflict Resolution Training (West Coast)
Green Gulch Farm 1601 Shoreline Highway, Muir Beach, CA, United StatesNovember 6 - 10, 2024 To register, scroll to the bottom of this page. Are you responsible for helping people work through conflict? Do you manage important conversations between […]
FREE – Planning for Impact
ONLINEAs we approach the end of the year, we invite you to collectively explore personal and professional interests, address common concerns, and ignite a passion for applying understanding-based practices. Join […]
FREE – 4 Steps for Anti-racist, Anti-oppressive Conflict Resolution
ONLINEJoin Hansa Patel and Melanie Rowen on December 19, 2024, at 12:00 PM Pacific for an insightful one-hour webinar with Rev. Liên Shutt, LCSW, a Zen Buddhist priest, social worker, […]
Harnessing Inner Awareness for Meaningful Conversations
ONLINEConflict can feel overwhelming and uncomfortable, often leaving us stuck, reactive, and uncertain about how to move forward. Yet beneath the surface of these challenging moments lies valuable energy and […]
Join Us for the Free Virtual CUC Meet and Greet!
ONLINEAre 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
ONLINECUC 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
ONLINEConflict 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 […]
Messy Conflict: Transforming Toxic Disputes
ONLINEConflict professionals and mediators can encounter cases where traditional approaches fall short – when parties deliberately mislead, launch personal attacks, or harbor intense hatred that seems insurmountable. This practical webinar […]
CUC 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 […]
Working Creatively with Conflict: 40 Hour Basic Mediation and Conflict Resolution Training (West Coast)
Green Gulch Farm 1601 Shoreline Highway, Muir Beach, CA, United StatesMarch 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 […]
Looping the Dynamic
ONLINEAs conflict professionals, we become great at observing and responding to the words used by parties in conflict. But there is a whole different level of interaction happening at the […]
La mediazione Understanding Based (ITALY)
*This event is not managed or administered by the Center for Understanding in Conflict. All matters related to cost, location, content, and quality is the responsibility of the DK-Team and […]
How to Tell People You’re a Mediator
ONLINEStruggling to explain what you do as a mediator in a way that sparks interest and understanding? Join Melanie Rowen and Caitlin Meredith for How to Tell People You're a Mediator, […]
Your Next Steps: Launching Your Understanding-Based ADR Work
ONLINEHave 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 […]
Assessing the Ability to Participate in Mediation
Zoom webinarHow do we know if a conflict is appropriate for mediation? And how can mediators support parties to determine if they are able to mediate especially those who may not […]
24-Hour Basic Mediation Training (East Coast)
Highlights Foundation Retreat Center 392 Boyds Mills Road, Milanville, PATo register, scroll to the bottom of this page. June 23 - 26, 2025 Milanville, PA _______________ Join the Center for Understanding in Conflict for a comprehensive 24-hour Basic Mediation […]
Working Creatively with Conflict: 40-Hour Conflict Resolution and Matrimonial Mediation Training (East Coast)
Highlights Foundation Retreat Center 392 Boyds Mills Road, Milanville, PATo register, scroll to the bottom of this page. June 23 - 28, 2025 Milanville, PA _______________ Join the Center for Understanding in Conflict for a comprehensive 40-hour Basic Mediation […]
16-Hour Advanced Matrimonial Mediation Training (East Coast)
Highlights Foundation Retreat Center 392 Boyds Mills Road, Milanville, PATo register, scroll to the bottom of this page. June 26 - 28, 2025 Milanville, PA _______________ Join the Center for Understanding in Conflict for a comprehensive 16-hour Advanced Matrimonial […]
Mediation Lab: One Case from Beginning to End
ONLINEAre you a trained mediator ready to move from theory to practice? Mediation Lab is a dynamic online workshop designed for mediators who have completed basic training and want to […]
Working Creatively with Conflict: 40 Hour Basic Mediation and Conflict Resolution Training (West Coast)
Green Gulch Farm 1601 Shoreline Highway, Muir Beach, CA, United StatesNovember 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 […]
2026 SCPI Retreat: Conflict and Compassion (MEXICO)
Mar de Jade Mar de Jade No. 1, Chacala, nayarit, MexicoJoin Us for SCPI: Conflict and Compassion — A Retreat for Reflection, Resilience, and Renewal In a world where the challenges around us—from climate change to political division to daily […]