• 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 […]

  • 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 […]

    $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 equips conflict resolution professionals with advanced techniques for transforming these volatile situations into opportunities for breakthrough. Learn how to use positive neutrality to empathetically and […]

    $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 […]

    $150.00 – $500.00
  • 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 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 […]

    $150.00 – $2,310.00
  • 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 […]

    $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
  • 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 […]

    $300.00
  • 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
  • Beyond the Heat: Practical De-escalation Skills for Work and Life

    ONLINE

    Join us for this interactive 1-hour webinar where you'll learn proven techniques to navigate tense situations with confidence and skill. Whether you're a manager dealing with upset employees, a team member caught in workplace conflict, a conflict professional facing agitated parties or someone looking to improve your communication in challenging situations, this session will equip […]

    $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
  • 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 […]

    $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 occurs and learn practical strategies to transform these challenging moments into opportunities for breakthrough. What You'll Explore: The anatomy of impasse: recognizing the warning signs […]

    $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 that arise in lawyer-accompanied mediations.  Drawing from the Center for Understanding in Conflict's model, attendees will learn how to foster genuine dialogue and understanding even […]

    $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
  • From Conflict to Collaboration: Workplace Mediation Lessons That Apply Everywhere

    Join Pat Lau and guest Julia Myers to discover the nuanced skills that separate effective mediators from the rest, using workplace conflicts as a lens to explore universal mediation principles. This interactive webinar delves into challenging aspects of conflict resolution—including proven methods for restoring trust between parties, techniques for engaging unmotivated or resistant participants, and […]

  • 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
  • 40-Hour Mediation and Conflict Resolution Skills Training (West Coast)

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

    November 5-9, 2025 | Green Gulch Farm, Muir Beach, CA To register, scroll to the bottom of this page. Are you the person others turn to when they are in conflict? Whether you mediate disputes professionally or want to improve how you support meaningful conversations – in families, workplaces, or communities – this immersive, in-person […]

    $150.00 – $1,810.00
  • 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 […]

    $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 […]

    $495.00
  • Fundamentals of Understanding Workplace Conflict (SHRM and HRCI Credit)

    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 […]

    $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 […]

    $250.00