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
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 92026 SCPI Retreat: Conflict and Compassion (MEXICO)
January 24, 2026 at 3:00 pm - January 31, 2026 at 11:00 am PST
East Coast
24-Hour Basic Mediation Training (East Coast)
June 23 at 3:00 pm - June 26 at 12:00 pm EDTWorking Creatively with Conflict: 40-Hour Conflict Resolution and Matrimonial Mediation Training (East Coast)
June 23 at 3:00 pm - June 28 at 12:00 pm EDT16-Hour Advanced Matrimonial Mediation Training (East Coast)
June 26 at 3:00 pm - June 28 at 1:00 pm EDT
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Featured Articles
A Compassionate Approach to Resolving Marital Conflict with Understanding
Matrimonial disputes often touch the deepest parts of our lives, stirring emotions and raising complicated legal and personal questions. For many, the idea of resolving these conflicts through an adversarial process feels overwhelming and even disheartening. The...
The Ripple Effect: Workplace Productivity and Culture Erosion
Internal conflicts between staff members are common in a large company with hundreds or even thousands of employees. If left unaddressed, these conflicts can create ripple effects throughout the organization, damaging the individuals and the overall workplace...
Difficult Conversations: How to Discuss What Matters Most by Douglas Stone, Bruce Patton, and Sheila Heen
Difficult Conversations: How to Discuss What Matters Most by Douglas Stone, Bruce Patton, and Sheila Heen offers practical insights for navigating the tough conversations we all dread. For practitioners of the understanding-based approach, this book aligns closely...
