by James Dykeman | Dec 20, 2023 | Blog
Conflict resolution practitioners can find themselves at the center of tensions in a world marked by chaotic global events and the weight of everyday conflicts. Their work demands a heightened awareness of the toll on the communities they serve and their well-being....
by James Dykeman | Dec 15, 2023 | Blog, Book Review
In the vast universe of conflict resolution literature, Star Wars and Conflict Resolution by Noam Ebner and Jen Reynolds stands out as a unique and captivating exploration of the intersections between the iconic Star Wars saga and the principles of conflict...
by James Dykeman | Nov 22, 2023 | Blog
Conflict is a universal facet of human interaction, stemming from the intricate tapestry of differing perspectives, values, and interests. Navigating these clashes requires more than compromise or coercion; it demands a nuanced and profound approach. Enter the...
by James Dykeman | Nov 21, 2023 | Book Review
In her thought-provoking book High Conflict: Why We Get Trapped and How We Get Out, Amanda Ripley takes readers on a captivating journey into the intricacies of human behavior and the psychological mechanisms that contribute to our entrapment in various life...
by James Dykeman | Oct 19, 2023 | Blog, Impact 3, Top
Hansa Patel is an attorney, mediator, teacher, and the incoming board president at the Center for Understanding in Conflict. She was born in the United Kingdom, moved to San Francisco when she was three, and lived there her entire life before moving to Marin two years...
by James Dykeman | Oct 12, 2023 | Blog, Top 3
In an era where divorce often conjures images of courtroom battles and bitter disputes, Katherine Eisold Miller’s The New Yorker’s Guide to Collaborative Divorce emerges as a beacon of hope and a testament to the power of dignified conflict resolution....
by James Dykeman | Sep 25, 2023 | Blog, Impact 2, Top, Top 2
After 50 years of practicing law, conflict resolution remains a powerful alternative to the court system Barry Berkman, a matrimonial lawyer, has been mediating since the 1980s. He is the founding partner of Berkman Bottger Newman & Schein LLP, with offices in...
by James Dykeman | Sep 15, 2023 | Book Review, Top 3
Managing Conflict Mindfully offers readers an insightful and practical guide to approaching conflicts with a fresh perspective. Drawing on his extensive experience as a mediator and scholar, Riskin presents a compelling argument for the power of mindfulness in...
by James Dykeman | Aug 16, 2023 | Blog, Top 2
What drives conflict resolution professionals, many of who leave otherwise successful careers that took decades to build – from attorneys and executives, mental health and family service practitioners, to nonprofit administrators and more, to willingly go into...
by James Dykeman | Aug 9, 2023 | Book Review, Top 3
In When You Greet Me I Bow: Notes and Reflections from a Life in Zen, author, Zen Buddhist priest, and CUC trainer Norman Fischer offers a profoundly insightful and thought-provoking exploration of Zen philosophy that resonates deeply with conflict resolution and...
