• 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

    $47.00
  • 16-Hour Advanced Matrimonial Mediation Training Online (East Coast)

    ONLINE

    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
  • Conflict Coaching: Unlocking Solutions Through ADR

    ONLINE

    Conflicts 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 […]

    $47.00
  • 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 […]

    $400.00
  • 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 […]

    $47.00
  • The Driving Force: Unpacking Motivations

    ONLINE

    A 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 […]

    $47.00
  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • Effective Mediation in Small Claims Court

    ONLINE

    Join 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 […]

    $47.00
  • FREE – Planning for Impact

    ONLINE

    As 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 […]

  • Harnessing Inner Awareness for Meaningful Conversations

    ONLINE

    Conflict 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 […]

    $47.00
  • 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

    ONLINE

    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

    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
  • Messy Conflict: Transforming Toxic Disputes

    ONLINE

    Conflict 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 […]

    $47.00
  • CUC Support and Development Group

    ONLINE

    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
  • Looping the Dynamic

    ONLINE

    As 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 same time - that of the parties’ dynamic, i.e., what’s happening at a meta level including what’s their nonverbal communication.  For instance, we can learn […]

    $47.00
  • 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 […]

  • 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
  • How to Tell People You’re a Mediator

    ONLINE

    Struggling 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, […]

    $47.00
  • Assessing the Ability to Participate in Mediation

    Zoom webinar

    How 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 […]

    $47.00
  • 24-Hour Basic Mediation Training (East Coast)

    Highlights Foundation Retreat Center 392 Boyds Mills Road, Milanville, PA

    To 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 […]

    $150.00 – $1,595.00
  • Working Creatively with Conflict: 40-Hour Conflict Resolution and Matrimonial Mediation Training (East Coast)

    Highlights Foundation Retreat Center 392 Boyds Mills Road, Milanville, PA

    To 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 Training covering basic theory and skills of understanding-based mediation in a dynamic and engaging learning environment at the beautiful and restorative Highlights Retreat Foundation Barn […]

    $150.00 – $2,830.00
  • 16-Hour Advanced Matrimonial Mediation Training (East Coast)

    Highlights Foundation Retreat Center 392 Boyds Mills Road, Milanville, PA

    To 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 Training. Our trainers have designed this program to benefit those who wish to apply to become mediators on matrimonial mediation rosters in New York […]

    $1,195.00 – $1,445.00
  • When Progress Stops: Navigating Impasse in Conflict Resolution

    ONLINE

    Every conflict resolution professional has been there – the moment when progress grinds to a halt and parties seem hopelessly deadlocked. In this interactive 1-hour webinar, you'll discover why impasse […]

    $47.00
  • 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 […]

  • Working with Lawyers in the Room (2025)

    Zoom webinar

    Join Katherine Miller and Michelle Exline Minovi for an essential exploration of mediation when attorneys are present alongside their clients. This engaging webinar addresses the unique dynamics, challenges, and opportunities […]

    $47.00
  • Working with Lawyers in the Room: Part 2 (2025)

    ONLINE

    Join 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’ […]

    $47.00
  • Mediation Lab: From Training to Practice

    ONLINE

    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
  • CUC Connect Online Mixer: Getting Started in 2026

    ONLINE

    CUC Connect Member-Only | December SessionPresentation + Small Group Discussion Join us for a dynamic and collaborative members-only gathering focused on launching your journey toward deeper mediation experience in the […]

  • Winter ’26 – 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 […]

  • 2026 SCPI Retreat: Conflict and Compassion (MEXICO)

    Mar de Jade Mar de Jade No. 1, Chacala, nayarit, Mexico

    In 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 […]

    Sold Out $1,695.00
  • Support and Development Group – Spring 2026

    ONLINE

    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 […]

    Get Tickets $495.00 10 tickets left
  • 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 […]

    Get Tickets $250.00 15 tickets left
  • 2026 Mediation Lab: From Training to Practice

    ONLINE

    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 […]

    Get Tickets $497.00 16 tickets left
  • 24-Hour Basic Mediation Training (East Coast)

    Subotnik Center, Brooklyn Law School 250 Joralemon Street, 11th Floor, Brooklyn, United States

    24-Hour Basic Mediation Training (East Coast) Tuesday, June 2 through Thursday June 4, 2026. 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Eastern (Scroll to bottom of this page to register) _______________ Join […]

    Get Tickets $1,477.00 – $2,020.00
  • Advanced Matrimonial Mediation Training

    ONLINE

    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 […]

    Get Tickets $900.00 – $2,020.00
  • Advanced Practices for Challenging Conflicts: 24-hour Training

    Highlights Foundation Retreat Center 392 Boyds Mills Road, Milanville, PA

    Advanced Practices for Challenging Conflicts: 24-hour Training October 06 - 09, 2026 12:00 PM Tuesday - 12:00 PM Friday, Eastern (Scroll to bottom of page to register)   Learn to […]

    Get Tickets $1,495.00 – $1,995.00 24 tickets left