
Webinars
When Progress Stops: Navigating Impasse in Conflict Resolution
July 24 at 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm PDTFree Virtual CUC Meet and Greet
July 31 at 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm PDT
Online
Support and Development Group
September 11, 2025 at 8:00 am - January 8, 2026 at 5:00 pm PDTIntroduction to Understanding Workplace Conflict (SHRM and HRCI)
September 12 at 9:00 am - 1:30 pm PDTMediation Lab: From Training to Practice
October 3 at 8:00 am - October 4 at 4:00 pm PDTSeries – Navigating Difficult Conversations
October 9 at 12:00 pm - October 23 at 2:00 pm PDT
West Coast
40-Hour Mediation and Conflict Resolution Skills Training (West Coast)
November 5 - November 940-Hour Mediation and Conflict Resolution Skills Training (West Coast)
March 4, 2026 - March 8, 202640-Hour Mediation and Conflict Resolution Skills Training (West Coast)
November 4, 2026 - November 8, 2026
East Coast
International
2026 SCPI Retreat: Conflict and Compassion (MEXICO)
January 24, 2026 at 3:00 pm - January 31, 2026 at 11:00 am PST
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Featured Articles

Start with No by Jim Camp
Jim Camp’s Start with No takes a hard-edged, tactical approach to negotiation—one that might work in high-stakes business deals but feels worlds apart from how understanding-based mediators and conflict professionals approach conflict. Camp’s philosophy is built...

The Challenges and Rewards of Building a Conflict Resolution and Mediation Practice
Starting a mediation or conflict resolution practice is a journey filled with both excitement and uncertainty. For those drawn to this work, the desire to help others navigate conflict with understanding and dignity is a powerful force. But the path from passion to...

A Practical Guide to Organizational Ombuds: How They Help People and Organizations by Charles L Howard
Charles L. Howard’s A Practical Guide to Organizational Ombuds: How They Help People and Organizations offers a thoughtful and practical exploration of the ombuds role, making a compelling case for why organizations need independent, confidential, and informal...
