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SUMMARY:Series - Navigating Difficult Conversations
DESCRIPTION: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 intention\, clarity\, and empathy. You’ll learn how to prepare for\, invite\, and engage in challenging conversations that build understanding\, even when stakes are high. This course is focused on conversations in which you are one of the parties in conflict although the concepts and tools are applicable to all conflict-laden conversations. \nCourse Overview\nThrough short lectures\, guided reflections\, group dialogue\, and real-life role play\, you’ll gain practical tools and insights to approach conflict differently. You’ll also explore your own reactions to conflict\, work with allies\, and practice core communication techniques like looping and checking for understanding. \nThe course is grounded in the Understanding-Based approach and structured around three essential areas: \n\nPreparing Yourself: Clarify your motivations and what’s at stake for you. Understand when a conversation may – or may not – be productive.\nInviting and Structuring the Conversation: Learn how to invite others into a dialogue in a way that increases the chances of connection. Set clear agreements to create a safe and intentional space.\nEngaging in the Conversation: Practice staying grounded and responsive\, even in the heat of conflict. Explore how to listen deeply\, express your own truth\, and work toward outcomes that reflect what matters most to all involved.\n\nWho Should Attend\nThis course is designed for anyone who wants to handle conflict more constructively – in personal\, professional\, or community settings. Whether you’re navigating a challenging work relationship\, looking for a way to shift communication patterns in a community group or family or simply wanting to show up differently in difficult conversations\, this training offers insight and practical tools to help you do so with more confidence and clarity. \nWhat You’ll Gain\n\nA clear process for approaching difficult conversations\nInsight into your own patterns and motivations in conflict\nPractical experience inviting and engaging others in dialogue\nTools to foster mutual understanding and make meaningful progress\n\nPre-Course Reflection\nYou’ll be asked to bring a real-life situation involving one of their own conflicts to explore during the course. \nProgram Schedule\n\nDates: April 15 and 29\, 2026\nTime: 12 – 2 PM PT / 3 – 5:00 PM ET\nFormat: Online via Zoom\nCost: $250 for the full series\n\nCancellation Policy\nCancellations within 30 days will incur a $100 admin fee. Within 2 weeks\, 50% of the fee will be retained (half applicable to a future course). No refunds within 1 week of the course start unless a replacement participant is found. No refunds after the series begins. \nPlease note: Trainer availability may change without notice. \nTrainers\nArmine Baltazar is a mediator and a collaborative attorney in Los Angeles.  After over 20 years of practicing in the litigation arena\, Armine finds it deeply fulfilling to help couples find a non-litigated way through divorce. She co-founded HEALTHY Divorce\, a Los Angeles Superior Court pilot project that links lower-income divorcing couples with support services such as legal\, parenting\, mental health\, and housing. She is also a member of CUC’s Programs Committee and is the Chair of Virtual Divorce California’s Diversity Committee. \nSethu Laxmi Nair is a mediator\, facilitator\, coach\, and trainer in the fields of alternative dispute resolution and restorative practices. Currently\, she serves as the Director of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) and Restorative Practices at the Center for Creative Conflict Resolution\, an innovative public service group that offers a blend of conflict resolution\, training\, and systems design options within and across the New York City government. Through her private practice\, Sethu consults with nonprofit organizations and businesses\, offering a unique blend of leadership coaching\, mediation\, and group conflict management. \n 
URL:https://understandinginconflict.org/event/series-navigating-difficult-conversations-4/
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CATEGORIES:Online Training
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SUMMARY:Ask Gary: An Open Conversation About Understanding-Based Conflict Resolution
DESCRIPTION:Ask Gary is an opportunity to bring your most thoughtful\, difficult\, or unexpected questions about conflict resolution to Gary J. Friedman. Join us on April 23 at 12:00 p.m. PDT for a facilitated conversation where no question is out of bounds. You are welcome to bring your questions to the session or send them in advance. \nTo support a conversation that is both open and productive\, we will use a light structure drawn from the Center’s understanding-based approach\, including contracting\, looping\, and agreements. This framework helps create a dialogue that is focused\, respectful\, and inclusive\, while leaving room for genuine inquiry and exchange. \nGary is co-founder of the Center for Understanding in Conflict and a pioneering figure in the mediation field\, with decades of experience helping people work through conflict with greater understanding\, clarity\, and responsibility.
URL:https://understandinginconflict.org/event/ask-gary-an-open-conversation-about-understanding-based-conflict-resolution/
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Live Training,Online Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260514T090000
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SUMMARY:Your Next Steps: Launching Your Understanding-Based ADR Work
DESCRIPTION:Why This Series\nTransitioning from “I have training” to “This is part of my real work” can feel unclear and overwhelming. Many people are unsure where to start\, how to talk about what they do\, or how to build a practice that fits their life and values. \nThis series focuses on the practical and human sides of that transition. Together we will: \n\nExplore what draws you to consensual dispute resolution now\nConnect your internal motivations with realistic professional goals\nLook at your current work context and identify concrete next steps\nConsider how to bring people in the door in a way that feels authentic and sustainable\n\nThe emphasis is on real-world application\, honest conversation\, and mutual support among participants. \nWhat You Will Learn\nAcross the three sessions\, you will: \n\nClarify your motivations\, values\, and vision for doing ADR or mediation work\nIdentify your strengths\, gaps\, and barriers in making this shift\nMap your current professional situation against what you want next\nDesign a focused action plan for integrating conflict work into your practice or job\nExplore ways to speak about and offer your services that fit who you are\nDevelop simple strategies for outreach\, referrals\, and relationship building\nBuild accountability and support for taking your next steps after the series ends\n\nBetween sessions\, you will have brief reflective exercises and “homework” to deepen learning and keep momentum. \nWho Should Attend\nThis series is designed for people who: \n\nHave completed at least one conflict resolution\, mediation\, or ADR training\nAre excited about incorporating the Understanding-based Model into their work\nWant to add consensual dispute resolution to an existing profession\, or start a new practice\nFeel unsure how to begin or would benefit from structured guidance and community support\n\nWhether you are a lawyer\, mental health professional\, coach\, consultant\, HR professional\, ombud\, nonprofit staff member\, or come from another field\, this series will help you move from intention to action. \n\nI took this series because I needed to explore the transition from being a lawyer to conflict work. Your Next Steps taught me that making meaningful human connections is the best way to grow a mediation practice. One of the learners and I connected during breakout sessions in this course\, and she sent me a referral six months later. \n– Hansa R. Patel\, Mediator and Mindfulness Teacher \n\nTopics and Schedule\nSession 1 – May 14\, 2026: Assessing YourselfWe will look at where you are now\, what you are wanting for the future\, and what needs to change to move in that direction. You will identify possible internal and external barriers and begin naming your priorities. \nSession 2 – June 4\, 2026: Assessing Your Situation and Creating a PlanWe will delve into the concrete aspects of your current professional situation and compare them with your desired path. You will explore options\, resources\, and constraints\, and begin crafting a realistic action plan to close the gap. \nSession 3 – June 25\, 2026: Implementing the PlanWe will focus on putting your plan into motion. This includes how to talk about your work\, how to let people know about your new or expanded services\, and how to build relationships that can lead to opportunities and referrals. You will leave with clear\, next steps. \nFormat and Details\nDates and TimesMay 14\, June 4\, and June 25\, 20269:00 AM – 11:30 AM Pacific Time12:00 PM – 2:30 PM Eastern Time \nLocationLive Online (Zoom)After registration\, you will receive a separate email with Zoom connection details prior to the first session. Participants are encouraged to log in ten minutes early to troubleshoot any technical issues. \nStructureEach session includes brief presentations\, individual reflection\, small group exercises\, and large group conversation. Short assignments between sessions help you refine and test your evolving plan. \nCostThe training fee for the entire three-part series is $350.Participants are expected to attend all three sessions to benefit fully from the experience. \nAbout the Center\nThe Center for Understanding in Conflict pioneered the Understanding-based approach to mediation and is one of the first and only nonprofit conflict resolution training organizations worldwide. \nSince 1982\, the Center has trained more than 10\,000 professionals\, including leaders from the Harvard Law School Program on Negotiation\, Intel Corporation\, Roche\, SAP\, and the World Intellectual Property Organization. Our approach is grounded in real-world practice\, human connection\, and the belief that conflict can be a doorway to transformation. \n \nFaculty\nMelanie Rowen is a mediator and conflict coach who believes in the power of understanding-based conflict resolution to transform our world. She frequently trains individuals and groups on conflict resolution skills with the Center for Understanding in Conflict and in other settings. \nMelanie has worked in professional development for many years\, including previously as the Associate Director for Public Interest & Public Sector Programs at Berkeley Law and in attorney development at Latham & Watkins LLP. In her law practice career\, Melanie litigated civil rights cases\, including marriage equality\, employment discrimination\, issues involving transgender and gender non-conforming youth and their families and issues facing LGBTQI elders\, at the National Center for LGBTQ Rights. Melanie’s mediation\, coaching and training practice focuses on improving dynamics where ongoing relationships are essential\, including workplace teams\, family and community organizational settings. \nCaitlin Meredith\, MPH\, MA\, is a mediator\, coach and conflict skills trainer who works with individuals\, organizations and families navigating transitions and conflict. Her curiosity about conflict led to 13 years with Doctors Without Borders in war zones in sub-Saharan Africa\, and then to consulting in the criminal justice system. After working in the aftermath of big conflicts\, she decided to learn more about preventing and working through disagreements through courageous conversations. This curiosity led her to the Center for Understanding in Conflict. In addition to her private practice\, Caitlin volunteers her time as a mediator for community and court-based mediation programs in Colorado and California. She also teaches Core Mediation and Negotiation classes at the Monterey College of Law and co-hosts a podcast about women’s financial literacy. In all of her endeavors\, Caitlin finds honest\, clear and vulnerable communication to be the key ingredient for creating meaningful connections in our lives. Also\, humor. \nCancellation Policy\nPlease note our cancellation policy for this series: there are no refunds 30 days before the program begins or after the start of the series. A credit may be applied to a future program if a request to transfer is made in advance of the series start date. \nPLEASE NOTE THAT REGISTRATIONS RECEIVED LESS THAN 72 HOURS PRIOR TO PROGRAM START WILL BE ACCEPTED AT THE DISCRETION OF THE TRAINING TEAM DUE TO DEMANDS OF PREPARATION TIME AND ROLE PLAY ASSIGNMENTS. \n  \n*Please select desired ticket and quantity using the +/- feature before clicking ‘Get Tickets.’
URL:https://understandinginconflict.org/event/your-next-steps-launching-your-understanding-based-adr-work-3/
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Advanced Topics,Online Training,Practitioner Training
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SUMMARY:Demystifying California Family Law for Mental Health Professionals
DESCRIPTION:Navigating family law can be challenging for mental health professionals\, even those with experience in divorce-related cases. \nThis interactive workshop is designed to bridge that knowledge gap\, offering both newcomers and seasoned therapists a clear\, practical overview of California Family Law as it relates to their work. Led by a psychologist-mediator and an attorney-mediator\, participants will gain essential insights into the legal issues most commonly encountered by mental health providers – such as community property\, custody arrangements\, support obligations\, the documentation of agreements\, and general court requirements. \nThrough real-world examples and discussion\, attendees will learn how family law impacts their roles as mediators\, co-parent counselors\, court-appointed therapists\, and child therapists. The ultimate goal of this workshop is to empower mental health professionals to confidently engage in family law practice\, fostering collaboration and understanding between legal and therapeutic disciplines. \nWhy This Training\nMental health professionals working with divorcing or separating families often find themselves navigating complex legal systems without formal training in family law. This can lead to uncertainty\, confusion\, and missed opportunities to best support clients. This workshop helps therapists and related professionals bridge that gap\, offering a clear\, practical understanding of California Family Law as it intersects with their clinical work. \nParticipants will learn how legal frameworks influence the roles of mediators\, co-parent counselors\, child therapists\, and court-involved professionals. With a focus on real-world application\, this training empowers therapists to engage confidently and ethically in family law contexts. \nWhat You’ll Learn\nUsing real cases\, discussion\, and applied examples\, this workshop will help participants: \n\nUnderstand the structure of the California family law system\nIdentify how property division\, custody\, and support obligations impact therapeutic work\nGain clarity on how to document agreements and interface with the court system\nLearn the boundaries and ethical considerations for mental health professionals in legal matters\nIncrease confidence in roles such as mediator\, co-parent counselor\, or court-appointed therapist\nBuild collaborative bridges with legal professionals while maintaining clinical integrity\n\nWho Should Attend\nThis training is for therapists\, counselors\, psychologists\, and other mental health professionals working with families navigating divorce\, custody disputes\, and other family law-related challenges. \n\nCo-parenting counselors will gain a framework for how custody and parenting plans are structured\, helping them guide families within realistic legal boundaries.\nChild therapists and evaluators will develop a deeper understanding of court expectations and documentation protocols\, especially when serving in court-appointed or consulting roles.\nMediators and collaborative professionals will benefit from the presenters’ integrative approach that honors both psychological and legal perspectives\, creating space for more durable and child-centered outcomes.\nNewer professionals will leave with a foundational orientation\, while seasoned clinicians will deepen their understanding and clarify the limits and possibilities of their roles in legal processes.\n\nWhy It Matters\nMental health professionals are often a critical part of the support system during divorce and custody disputes – but without legal fluency\, their contributions can be undermined or misunderstood. This training helps ensure that therapists can: \n\nCollaborate more effectively with attorneys and the courts\nReduce ethical risk and confusion in their practice\nSupport clients with informed\, grounded guidance\nImprove outcomes for children and families in transition\n\nParticipants will leave with knowledge that is immediately applicable in their work – whether in therapy\, mediation\, or consultation – and a stronger foundation for navigating the increasingly interdisciplinary world of family conflict. \nLearning Outcomes\nBy the end of this workshop\, participants will be able to: \n\nRecognize core components of California Family Law relevant to property division\, custody\, and support\nUnderstand their professional role within legal contexts – including when and how to participate ethically in mediation\, court appointments\, or as part of collaborative teams\nIdentify legal issues most likely to arise in their work with divorcing or separating families\nCommunicate more effectively with attorneys\, judges\, and clients around legal matters\nReduce risk of overstepping legal boundaries while remaining a strong advocate for client wellbeing\n\n  \nFormat & Details\nDate & Time: Friday\, May 15\, 2026 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. \nLocation: Live Online (Zoom) \nCost: $150 \nAbout the Center\nThe Center for Understanding in Conflict pioneered understanding-based mediation and is one of the first and only nonprofit conflict resolution training organizations worldwide. \nSince 1982\, the Center has trained more than 10\,000 professionals worldwide\, including leaders from the Harvard Law School Program on Negotiation\, Intel Corporation\, Roche\, SAP and the World Intellectual Property Organization. Our approach is rooted in real-world practice\, human connection\, and the belief that conflict can be a doorway to transformation. \nPresenters\nStacey Shuster\, Ph.D. is a psychologist-mediator in private practice in the Bay Area. Trained as a couple\, family\, and child therapist\, she has taught Family Therapy in various graduate programs\, including the Department of Psychiatry at California Pacific Medical Center. Stacey supports separating and divorcing families as a mediator\, co-parent counselor\, and divorce coach. A frequent national presenter\, she offers consultation on same-sex divorce\, co-parenting challenges\, and Integrative Mediation to attorneys and mental health professionals. \nPaula M. Lawhon\, J.D. is a Certified Family Law Specialist and full-time family law mediator based in Marin County. With over 20 years of experience mediating family law cases and a background in civil and family litigation\, Paula brings deep legal knowledge and a collaborative spirit to her work. She earned her J.D. from UC Law San Francisco (formerly UC Hastings) in 1999 and her B.A. from UC Irvine in 1996\, graduating cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa. Paula regularly presents and writes on family law mediation and integrative dispute resolution models. \nAdditional Notes\nRegistrations received fewer than 72 hours before the program will be accepted at the discretion of the training team due to role-play and logistics needs. \nFor questions\, contact us at admin@understandinginconflict.org \n  \n**Please select desired ticket and quantity using the +/- feature before clicking ‘Get Tickets.’
URL:https://understandinginconflict.org/event/demystifying-california-family-law-for-mental-health-professionals/
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Live Training,Online Training,Other Events
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SUMMARY:24-Hour Basic Mediation Training (East Coast)
DESCRIPTION:24-Hour Basic Mediation Training (East Coast) \nTuesday\, June 2 through Thursday June 4\, 2026.\n9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Eastern \n(Scroll to bottom of this page to register) \n_______________ \nJoin the Center for Understanding in Conflict for a comprehensive 24-hour Basic Mediation Training designed to transform the way you approach conflict. In this dynamic\, experiential program\, you’ll learn the core principles and skills of the Understanding-Based model — a humane\, relationship-centered approach that helps people work through conflict with clarity\, respect\, and connection. \nThis certificate program provides both the theoretical foundation and practical skills to help people navigate conflict constructively.  Participants will learn how to shift the way parties view their conflict\, empowering them to work cooperatively to find mutually acceptable solutions. Core skills include deescalating unproductive arguments\, understanding conflict dynamics\, and guiding parties toward productive dialogue and effective decision-making. The training also explores the role of law and lawyers in mediation\, and prepares participants to mediate conflicts in a range of  settings–from private and workplace disputes to court-referred cases\, and community disputes. \nUpon successfully completing this training\, participants will have satisfied the requirements for the Basic Mediation Training of Part 146 of the NYS Rules of the Chief Administrator of the Courts (“Part 146”) and be eligible to pursue any part 146 advanced mediation training\, including the 16-hour Advanced Matrimonial Mediation Training course offered by the Center for Understanding in Conflict on June 17\, 18\, 25\, & 26\, 2026. Together\, these two programs satisfy both the Basic and Advanced Matrimonial trainings portions required to apply for Part 146 certification. \nWhile this program meets the training requirements for those seeking  to apply as mediators on NYS court rosters\, we welcome professionals across other disciplines – jurists\, lawyers\, collaborative professionals\, business consultants\, executive coaches\, managers and supervisors\, human resources professionals\, ombuds-people\, non-profit staff\, and anyone who works with parties in conflict will gain invaluable conflict resolution skills that they can put to work in many aspects of their professional and personal life. \n \nCore Concepts\nIn this 24-hour program\, adapted from our gold standard 5-day mediation training\, you will learn how to support parties in conflict or in other important conversations in a new and transformative way. \nOur Understanding-Based model focuses on helping parties make knowing and informed choices together in an atmosphere of respect.  Highlights include: \n\nPositive neutrality –supporting all parties without taking sides.\nThe Loop of Understanding – enhancing understanding and empathy.\nCreative Options — innovating to meet differing needs and interests.\nA Foundation for the Future — building the groundwork for the parties to make effective and lasting decisions together now and in the future.\n\nWhat is the Format of this Training?\nThis hands-on in person training features short lectures on the core skills of the Understanding Based Approach\, followed by lively demonstrations and immersive role-plays. Realistic simulations\, in which participants work through mediations from beginning to end with personalized coaching from our teachers\, offer participants the chance to hone their skills and experience the challenges faced by parties in dispute. The combination of theory\, observation\, and practice creates an engaging and rewarding learning experience that participants consistently describe as both enjoyable and deeply impactful. \n \nLogistics\nThe training runs 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday\, June 2 through Thursday June 4\, 2026. \nOn Thursday night\, we have an optional informal discussion over dinner nearby from 6:15 pm to 7:45: p.m. Dinner is not included in the price; participants will have an option to pay for their own meal. \nAll participants will enjoy lunch\, coffee\, tea and snacks during the breaks. \nWho Can Participate?\nThis basic training is open to anyone whose work involves conflict and will be particularly interesting to lawyers who wish to apply to be on the mediator court rosters for divorce and family work. \nWho Are the Trainers?\nIvan Alter is an attorney and mediator with offices in Westchester County\, New York\, and New York City. Practicing law since 1993\, Ivan traded in an early career spent litigating complex commercial matters and high-conflict matrimonial cases in favor of a more rewarding practice using the understanding-based model. \nIvan left the courtroom for good twenty years ago and today empowers his clients to design satisfying resolutions to their conflicts through mediation and collaborative law. He is a graduate of Brandeis University (B.A.)\, Brooklyn Law School (J.D.)\, and Columbia University (M.S.). Having participated in countless training programs and symposia\, Ivan currently serves on the board of directors for the Center for Understanding in Conflict and the New York Association of Collaborative Professionals. \n Michelle Exline Minovi is a divorce and family mediator with 12+ years family law experience.  As Managing Attorney at the legal services non-profit Ayuda in Washington\, D.C.\, Michelle represented low-income and Spanish-speaking immigrant clients in complex matrimonial cases in the context of domestic violence. Michelle knew she had to pivot from litigation to mediation when she took her first mediation training at the Center for Understanding Conflict. \nShe is on the roster of mediation professionals approved by the matrimonial Supreme Court in Kings\, New York\, and Queens counties as well as the borough-wide Custody and Visitation mediation panel and the Child Permanency panel. She sits on the board of the Family and Divorce Mediation Council of Greater New York and is a member of the New York State Council on Divorce Mediation. Michelle was chosen to be on the team of domestic violence advocates and NY Court ADR coordinators who collaborated to create a novel tool to help litigants assess their capacity to mediate that goes beyond the traditional screening tool. Michelle is an experienced teacher of mediation and is approved under Part 146 in New York as a mediation trainer. She is currently co-teaching the small claims Mediation Clinic at the Brooklyn Law School. \nIs there Continuing Education Credit? Is the training Part 146 approved?\nAttending this Training will provide attorneys with 25 NY CLE credit hours (1 Diversity Inclusion and Elimination of Bias credit; 3 Ethics credits; 11 Professional Practice credits; and 10 Skills credits).  For continuing legal education purposes\, the Basic Mediation Training is appropriate for both newly admitted and experienced attorneys. \nAlso\, this training is approved by the NYS Unified Court System as meeting the Part 146 requirements for 24h Basic (also called Initial) Mediation Training\, required by the courts to apply to become a mediator on a court roster. *  It enables the participants to attend any 16H advanced training under Part 146\, including the Advanced Matrimonial Mediation Training given by the Center for Understanding in Conflict immediately after\, on June 17\, 18\, 25 and 26\, 2026. (Please note that final placement on any court roster is at the discretion of the local Administrative Judge and participation in a course that is either approved or pending approval does not guarantee placement on a local court roster.) \nVenue\nSubotnik Center\, Brooklyn Law School \n250 Joralemon Street\, 11th Floor\, Brooklyn\, NY 11201 \n\nSubways 2\,3\,4\,5\,M\,R\,A\,C\,F;\n35 min train ride to Penn Station or Grand Central Terminal;\n15 min subway ride from NJ Path\, Church Street Station\n\nCost\nThe program training fee is $1\,477 and includes lunch\, snacks\, coffee and tea (additional dinner not included). \n*Financial support may be available for training fees. Please contact us at admin@understandinginconflict.org for details or for any questions regarding logistics. \n**Those who register both for this course and for the 16-hour Advanced Matrimonial Mediation Training course (June 17\, 18\, 25 & 26\, 2026) are also eligible to receive a 15% training fee discount\, applied to both programs\, as well as a 40-hour Mediation Training Certificate. Please contact admin@understandinginconflict.org if this applies to you. \nCancellation Policy\nPlease note our cancellation policy: If you cancel 4 weeks or more prior to the program\, we return your deposit minus a $250.00 administration fee. Between 4 and 2 weeks prior to the program\, we retain 50% of the total cost of the program unless we are able to find a replacement for your seat\, in which case we will refund the fee minus the $250.00 administration fee. There are no refunds for cancellations less than two weeks prior to the program unless we can find a replacement. \nPhoto and Video Notice\nWe’re excited to have you at our training event! Please note that we may be taking photos and videos to capture the wonderful moments and share them in our promotional materials\, including social media\, websites\, and brochures. If you prefer not to be photographed or recorded\, just let one of our friendly organizers or trainers know. We’ll be happy to respect your wishes and ensure your privacy. \nPLEASE NOTE THAT REGISTRATIONS RECEIVED LESS THAN 72 HOURS PRIOR TO PROGRAM START WILL BE ACCEPTED AT THE DISCRETION OF THE TRAINING TEAM DUE TO DEMANDS OF PREPARATION TIME AND ROLE PLAY ASSIGNMENTS. \nFor additional information\, please email us at admin@understandinginconflict.org. \n  \n 
URL:https://understandinginconflict.org/event/24-hour-basic-mediation-training-east-coast-3/
LOCATION:Subotnik Center\, Brooklyn Law School\, 250 Joralemon Street\, 11th Floor\, Brooklyn\, 11201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Basic mediation,East Coast Events,Live Training
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SUMMARY:Advanced Matrimonial Mediation Training
DESCRIPTION:Advanced Matrimonial Mediation Training\nMaster the Skills to Transform Divorce Outcomes\nJune 17\, 18\, 25 and 26\, 2026 (Online) \n9:00 am to 1:00 pm Eastern \n(Scroll to bottom of page to register) \n  \nTransform Your Practice with Advanced Matrimonial Mediation Skills \nJoin the Center for Understanding in Conflict for an immersive 16-hour training designed specifically for matrimonial attorneys seeking to join New York court mediation rosters—and for any professional who wants to use mediation techniques to help divorcing couples reach better outcomes. \nThis intensive program goes beyond basic mediation to teach you how to navigate the complex emotional and legal terrain of NYS divorce mediation with confidence and skill. You’ll learn to harness the power of understanding to help parties reach fuller\, more satisfying agreements—even in the most challenging cases. \n \nWhat You’ll Learn\nGain Essential Knowledge of New York Matrimonial Law Basics \n\nNYS child support guidelines and calculations\nNYS maintenance (spousal support) guidelines and calculations\nEquitable distribution of marital assets and debts\nParenting arrangements: custody\, visitation\, and decision-making authority\nHow to skillfully navigate the role of law and lawyers in divorce mediation\n\nDevelop Advanced Mediation Skills \n\nPractice the Understanding-Based Approach to unlock deeper\, more durable agreements\nDevelop techniques to address challenging family dynamics with confidence\nLearn how to work with attorneys in the room\nHandle high-conflict situations and emotional impasses\nGuide parties through complex financial and parenting issues\nUnderstand ethical considerations\n\nGain Court Roster Eligibility \nThis program is approved under Part 146.4(b)(2) of the Rules of the Chief Administrative Judge of New York State\, qualifying you to apply for matrimonial mediation rosters in New York courts. \n\nProvides 16 hours of NYS CLE credits\n\nHow You’ll Learn\nThis isn’t a lecture-based program. You’ll develop real skills through: \n\nRealistic role-plays that immerse you in authentic divorce scenarios\nLive demonstrations by expert trainers with years of matrimonial mediation experience\nCoached practice sessions where you’ll mediate cases and receive personalized feedback\nInteractive exercises that help you navigate the emotional challenges parties face\nCollaborative discussions with fellow professionals\n\nPast participants consistently describe this hands-on approach as both engaging and transformative. \n \nSchedule & Logistics\nWe will meet online from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm (with breaks) Eastern on \n\nWednesday\, June 17\, 2026\nThursday\, June 18\, 2026\nThursday June 25\, 2026\nFriday June 26\, 2026\n\n Who Should Attend\nThis advanced training is designed for professionals who have completed prior mediation training.  It is especially relevant for: \n\nAttorneys who want to expand into matrimonial mediation\nAttorney mediators seeking to apply for court roster placement\nMental health professionals in family practice\nFinancial professionals working with divorcing couples\nCollaborative practice professionals\nCoaches and consultants who want to increase their skills in matrimonial conflict resolution\nAnyone whose work involves helping families navigate separation and divorce\n\nNot sure if your prior training qualifies? Contact us at admin@understandinginconflict.org \nWho Are the Trainers?\nIvan Alter has practiced law since 1994\, but his career took a transformative turn when he discovered the understanding-based model at CUC. After years as a commercial and matrimonial litigator\, Ivan realized there was a better way to help families through divorce. Today\, he dedicates his practice entirely to mediation and collaborative law\, with offices in Westchester County and New York City. An active member of the New York Association of Collaborative Professionals\, the Family and Divorce Mediation Council\, the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals\, and Northern Westchester Collaborative Divorce\, Ivan is passionate about teaching others the skills that changed his professional life. \nJoy S. Rosenthal\, Esq. has been mediating divorce and practicing collaborative law since 2006.  Before going out on her own\, Joy represented children in foster care and in delinquency (criminal) proceedings. Joy taught family law at the City University of New York School of Law for several years\, and developed an online course called Landing On Your Feet – A Compassionate Lawyer’s Guide to Divorce for people who are going through divorce and separation.  The child support calculator on Joy’s website is used by lawyers and court staff throughout New York State. \nCost\nTraining Fee: $950 \n*Financial support may be available for training fees. Please contact us at admin@understandinginconflict.org for details or for any questions regarding logistics. \n**Those who register both for this course and for the 24-hour Basic Mediation Training course (June 02 – 04\, 2026) are also eligible to receive a 15% training fee discount\, applied to both programs\, as well as a 40-hour Mediation Training Certificate. Please contact admin@understandinginconflict.org if this applies to you. \nContinuing Education & Certification\nNew York CLE Credits: 16 hours (15 in skills/professional practice\, 1 in ethics)\nAppropriate for both newly admitted and experienced attorneys. \nPart 146 Approved: This in-person training is approved as a 16-hour Advanced Matrimonial Mediation Training under Part 146 of the New York State Unified Court System’s Office of ADR Programs. \n40-Hour Certification: Combine this program with our 24-hour Basic Mediation Training to receive a complete 40-hour mediation certification. \nNote: Final placement on court rosters is at the discretion of local Administrative Judges. Course approval does not guarantee roster placement. \nRegistration & Cancellation Policy\nCancellations: \n\n4+ weeks prior: Full refund minus $250 administration fee\n2-4 weeks prior: 50% refund (or full refund minus $250 if we fill your seat)\nLess than 2 weeks: No refund unless we fill your seat\n\nAdditional Notes\nRegistrations received fewer than 72 hours before the program will be accepted at the discretion of the training team due to role-play and logistics needs. \nFor questions\, contact us at admin@understandinginconflict.org \n  \n**Please select desired ticket and quantity using the +/- feature before clicking ‘Get Tickets.’
URL:https://understandinginconflict.org/event/advanced-matrimonial-mediation-training/
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Advanced Topics,East Coast Events,Online Training
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Understanding Workplace Conflict (SHRM and HRCI Credit)
DESCRIPTION:Conflict at work is inevitable – but it doesn’t have to be insurmountable. This 4.5-hour live interactive training introduces the core principles and practical tools of the Understanding-based approach to resolving workplace conflict. Whether you’re an HR leader\, manager\, consultant\, attorney\, or team member\, this workshop provides a meaningful starting point for navigating challenging dynamics and building stronger professional relationships. \nWhy This Training\nWorkplace conflict often stems not from what is said\, but from what goes unspoken. This training helps participants move beyond surface-level fixes and into the heart of what drives conflict. You’ll learn to slow down\, understand what’s really happening – for yourself and others – and engage more effectively with the people and systems around you. \nWhat You’ll Learn\n\nHow to build trust and connection in the face of disagreement\nWays to address early-stage conflict before it escalates\nTechniques to de-escalate tense situations with clarity and compassion\nA deeper understanding of how personal awareness shapes professional communication\nReal-world practice through role plays\, reflection\, and group exercises\n\nWho Should Attend\nThis training is designed for professionals at all levels who are ready to engage workplace conflict in a more effective and human-centered way. Whether you’re in leadership\, support\, or team-based roles\, this course delivers practical value you can apply immediately and build on over time. \n\nHR professionals\, managers and team leads will gain frameworks to handle complex interpersonal dynamics and leave with new tools to address tension early\, reduce misunderstandings\, and shift from managing conflict to facilitating resolution. Outcomes include stronger team cohesion\, greater morale\, and fewer disruptions to productivity.\nConsultants and executive coaches will deepen their ability to support clients and colleagues in navigating high-stakes conversations. The Understanding-based model offers a durable alternative to adversarial approaches\, with strong relevance for internal workplace matters.\nEmployees and cross-functional team members will gain confidence and clarity in how to address issues directly and constructively\, even without formal authority. This empowers healthier work cultures and more resilient communication.\n\nWhy it Matters\nOrganizations lose time\, money\, and talent when conflict is mismanaged or ignored. This training delivers a strong return on investment by helping participants: \n\nReduce time spent on repeated\, unresolved conflicts\nIncrease engagement and trust among coworkers\nRetain high-performing staff through better communication\nBuild a more responsive and humane workplace culture\n\nParticipants consistently tell us this training transforms how they see and handle conflict – not just at work\, but in every part of life. It is a powerful foundation for anyone seeking to make conflict less costly and more meaningful. \nLearning Outcomes\nBy the end of this training\, participants will be able to: \n\nIdentify and apply the six core principles of the Understanding-based approach\nUse specific techniques to address emerging and high-tension workplace conflicts\nRecognize different conflict styles and adapt strategies for collaboration\nBegin integrating personal awareness into conflict resolution practices\n\nFormat & Details\nDate & Time: August 28\, 2026\, 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM Pacific Time (includes two 15-minute breaks) \n                                                  12:00PM – 4:30PM Eastern Time \nLocation: Live Online (Zoom) \nCost: $250 \nCE Credits: 4 hours SHRM & HRCI \nNo prerequisites required \nThis course is a prerequisite for the Fundamentals of Understanding Workplace Conflict (SHRM and HRCI Credit) training. \n*Note: Both the 4-hour Introductory course and 14-hour course may be booked together. Select the ticket “BOTH PROGRAMS – 4 and 14-hour” ticket to register for both programs with a 15% discount. \nCancellation Policy\nThis training is not refundable\, though a credit may be applied to a future program if transferred 30 days in advance of program start. \nSHRM and HRCI Certification\nThe Center for Understanding in Conflict is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDC) for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® recertification activities. \n  \nThis Program has been pre-approved for 4 recertification continuing education credit hours toward aPHR®\, aPHRi™\, PHR®\, PHRca®\, SPHR®\, GPHR®\, PHRi™\, and SPHRi™ recertification through HRCI. \nAbout the Center\nThe Center for Understanding in Conflict pioneered understanding-based mediation and is one of the first and only nonprofit conflict resolution training organizations worldwide. \nSince 1982\, the Center has trained more than 10\,000 professionals worldwide\, including leaders from the Harvard Law School Program on Negotiation\, Intel Corporation\, Roche\, SAP and the World Intellectual Property Organization. Our approach is rooted in real-world practice\, human connection\, and the belief that conflict can be a doorway to transformation. \nTrainers\nHelen Chen is a mediator\, trainer\, and conflict coach with deep expertise in workplace conflict. A former employment attorney at Advancing Justice – Asian Law Caucus\, she represented workers in areas ranging from retaliation to occupational safety. She later trained both employers and employees across sectors through the Labor Occupational Health Program at UC Berkeley. Today\, Helen supports organizations through mediation and conflict coaching\, with a focus on improving work relationships and conditions. She is based in the San Francisco Bay Area and trained in mediation by the Center for Understanding in Conflict and others. \n \nPat Lau served as a workplace mediator at Intel Corporation for 14 years\, where he co-founded and led the company’s internal Collaborative Mediation Program. Under his guidance\, this initiative helped resolve complex conflicts between coworkers\, managers\, and teams. Pat is a nationally recognized trainer and presenter on workplace conflict\, with published work in the Corporate Mediation Journal and Managing Conflict (2nd ed.). He brings a systems-minded approach to mediation from his prior engineering career and is committed to helping professionals understand and shift conflict dynamics from the inside out. \n \nAdditional Notes\nRegistrations received fewer than 72 hours before the program will be accepted at the discretion of the training team due to role-play and logistics needs. \nFor questions\, contact us at admin@understandinginconflict.org \n  \n**Please select desired ticket and quantity using the +/- feature before clicking ‘Get Tickets.’
URL:https://understandinginconflict.org/event/introduction-to-understanding-workplace-conflict-shrm-and-hrci-credit-3/
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Live Training,Online Training,Workplace Mediation
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SUMMARY:40-Hour Mediation and Conflict Resolution Skills Training (ONLINE)
DESCRIPTION:September 17–19 and 24–25\, 2026 | Online (Zoom) \n8:00 AM – 4:30 PM PST | 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM CST | 11:00 AM – 7:30 PM EST \nAll sessions include breaks throughout the day \nTo register\, scroll to the bottom of this page. \nAre you the person others turn to when they are in conflict?\nWhether you mediate disputes professionally or want to improve how you support meaningful conversations – in families\, workplaces\, or communities – this immersive\, in-person training will provide you with the essential skills\, structure\, and confidence to navigate conflict with greater clarity and connection. \nWhat You’ll Learn\nGrounded in the Understanding-Based model from Challenging Conflict\, this training focuses on: \n\nPositive Neutrality – supporting all parties without taking sides\nThe Loop of Understanding – building empathy and connection through active listening\nCreative Options – crafting solutions that meet deeper needs and interests\nA Foundation for the Future – enabling lasting\, self-determined agreements\n\nWho Should Attend?\nThis training is designed for anyone whose personal or professional life involves guiding others through conflict\, whether formally or informally. Our participants consistently report that this program reshapes not only how they approach conflict\, but how they understand communication\, decision-making\, and relationship dynamics. Here’s how this training applies to different professional roles: \nMediators and Conflict Resolution Professionals \nWhether you are newly exploring mediation or seeking to deepen your practice\, this training offers a hands-on approach that moves beyond traditional tools and techniques. You will learn how to facilitate conversations where parties truly understand each other – often for the first time – and co-create durable\, meaningful resolutions. \nLawyers\, Collaborative Professionals\, and Ombuds \nFor legal professionals\, \, this model shifts the focus from advocacy and positioning to understanding and informed choice. You will learn how to support clients in engaging constructively with conflict while still addressing legal realities – without relying on control\, pressure\, or adversarial dynamics. \nHuman Resources Leaders\, Managers\, and Nonprofit Staff \nIf you are responsible for managing people\, teams\, or organizational culture\, this training provides a vital toolkit for navigating interpersonal tension\, staff grievances\, and sensitive conversations. The Understanding-Based model helps you foster clarity\, empathy\, and accountability – leading to more resilient teams and healthier workplace dynamics. \nExecutive Coaches\, Consultants\, and Educators \nWhen your work centers on growth\, transformation\, and leadership\, conflict is often just beneath the surface. This training equips you with a new lens and skill set for working with clients or groups who are stuck in disagreement\, misalignment\, or tension. You will be better prepared to support breakthroughs – whether in strategic planning\, coaching conversations\, or facilitation work. \nAnyone Seeking a More Meaningful Way to Work with Conflict \nYou do not need to be a professional mediator to benefit from this training. If you are the person people come to when there is tension – in your family\, workplace\, or community – or if you want to better understand and navigate conflict in your own life\, this training offers a practical\, compassionate framework that will change how you listen\, speak\, and relate to others. \nProgram Format\nThis online training features a mix of short presentations\, live demonstrations\, and small group role plays in  full-length practice mediations. You’ll have the chance to practice in a safe\, supportive environment with real-time feedback and coaching from experienced trainers. \nSchedule Overview\nEach day is 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM PST | 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM CST | 11:00 AM – 7:30 PM EST\, with breaks throughout the day. Participants are encouraged to log in at 7:50 AM PST to troubleshoot Zoom and settle in to Canvas\, our e-learning platform. \nAbout the Center for Understanding in Conflict and Our Model\nThe Center for Understanding in Conflict (CUC) was founded over four decades ago by Gary Friedman and Jack Himmelstein\, who pioneered a radical approach to mediation and conflict resolution. Drawing from their experiences as lawyers\, educators\, and people impacted by conflict themselves\, they developed what is now known as the Understanding-Based model. \nThis approach challenges the traditional win-lose\, adversarial frameworks that dominate many legal and organizational systems. Instead of seeing conflict as something to suppress\, manage\, or solve through external authority\, the Understanding-Based model embraces it as an opportunity for deeper human connection which supports the impulse to work together towards mutually beneficial solutions. . \nAt its heart\, the model is grounded in four core principles: \n\nUnderstanding – cultivating deep awareness of oneself\, others\, and the conflict itself\nResponsibility – inviting parties to take ownership of the process and outcome\nWorking Together – choosing dialogue and direct engagement over separation or shuttle diplomacy\nGoing Under the Conflict – exploring what lies beneath positions to get to meaning\, emotion\, and deeper needs\n\nSince the 1980s\, thousands of professionals – including mediators\, lawyers\, coaches\, therapists\, managers\, and community leaders – have trained with the Center. Many have incorporated the Understanding-Based model into their lives and work\, transforming not just how they navigate conflict\, but how they relate to others and themselves. \nThis training is a continuation of that legacy. It’s more than just a skills workshop – it’s an invitation to participate in a movement that honors empathy\, autonomy\, and connection at the center of conflict resolution. \nProgram Trainers\nIvan Alter is an attorney and mediator with offices in Westchester County\, New York\, and New York City. Practicing law since 1993\, Ivan traded in an early career spent litigating complex commercial matters and high-conflict matrimonial cases in favor of a more rewarding practice using the understanding-based model. \nIvan left the courtroom for good twenty years ago and today empowers his clients to design satisfying resolutions to their conflicts through mediation and collaborative law. He is a graduate of Brandeis University (B.A.)\, Brooklyn Law School (J.D.)\, and Columbia University (M.S.). Having participated in countless training programs and symposia\, Ivan currently serves on the board of directors for the Center for Understanding in Conflict and the New York Association of Collaborative Professionals. \nMarie MacNichol is a mediator and intellectual property attorney with more than 25 years of industry experience in resolving patent\, licensing and contract disputes and litigations. She founded her mediation practice to help parties in conflict by providing neutral and impartial conflict resolution services that promote understanding of all issues in a respectful and non-coercive environment. Marie is listed in the World Intellectual Property Organization’s (WIPO) Roster of Mediators. \nMelanie Rowen is a mediator and conflict coach who believes in the power of understanding-based conflict resolution to transform our world. She frequently trains individuals and groups on conflict resolution skills with the Center for Understanding in Conflict and in other settings. \nMelanie has worked in professional development for many years\, including previously as the Associate Director for Public Interest & Public Sector Programs at Berkeley Law and in attorney development at Latham & Watkins LLP. In her law practice career\, Melanie litigated civil rights cases\, including marriage equality\, employment discrimination\, issues involving transgender and gender non-conforming youth and their families and issues facing LGBTQI elders\, at the National Center for LGBTQ Rights. Melanie’s mediation\, coaching and training practice focuses on improving dynamics where ongoing relationships are essential\, including workplace teams\, family and community organizational settings. \nCosts\nThe program training fee is $1\,485  \nA deposit of $500.00 is necessary to secure registration. \nCancellation Policy\n\nCancel 4 or more weeks before: Refund minus $250 fee\nCancel 2 – 4 weeks before: 50% refund unless your spot is filled\nLess than 2 weeks: No refund unless we find a replacement\n\nContinuing Legal Education\nCalifornia  \nThe Center for Understanding in Conflict is an accredited provider of California Continuing Legal Education by the State Bar of California.  The Working Creatively with Conflict Training – appropriate for both newly admitted and experienced attorneys – will qualify for 32 participatory and 8 self-study CA MCLE credit hours. \nNew York \nIn New York\, The Mediation Intensive Training will fulfill 40 NY CLE credit hours (6.5 Ethics credits; 19.5 Professional Practice credits; and 14 Skills credits).  For continuing legal education purposes\, the Mediation Intensive Training is appropriate for both newly admitted and experienced attorneys. \nPhoto and Video Notice\nPhotos or videos may be taken for promotional use. If you prefer not to appear in any media\, just let us know – we will fully honor your request. \nAdditional Notes\nRegistrations received fewer than 72 hours before the program will be accepted at the discretion of the training team due to role-play and logistics needs. \nFor questions\, contact us at admin@understandinginconflict.org \n  \n**Please select desired ticket and quantity using the +/- feature before clicking ‘Get Tickets.’
URL:https://understandinginconflict.org/event/40-hour-mediation-and-conflict-resolution-skills-training-online/
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Basic mediation,Online Training,Traditional Mediation
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Understanding Workplace Conflict (SHRM and HRCI Credit)
DESCRIPTION:Conflict at work is inevitable – but it doesn’t have to be insurmountable. This 4.5-hour live interactive training introduces the core principles and practical tools of the Understanding-based approach to resolving workplace conflict. Whether you’re an HR leader\, manager\, consultant\, attorney\, or team member\, this workshop provides a meaningful starting point for navigating challenging dynamics and building stronger professional relationships. \nWhy This Training\nWorkplace conflict often stems not from what is said\, but from what goes unspoken. This training helps participants move beyond surface-level fixes and into the heart of what drives conflict. You’ll learn to slow down\, understand what’s really happening – for yourself and others – and engage more effectively with the people and systems around you. \nWhat You’ll Learn\n\nHow to build trust and connection in the face of disagreement\nWays to address early-stage conflict before it escalates\nTechniques to de-escalate tense situations with clarity and compassion\nA deeper understanding of how personal awareness shapes professional communication\nReal-world practice through role plays\, reflection\, and group exercises\n\nWho Should Attend\nThis training is designed for professionals at all levels who are ready to engage workplace conflict in a more effective and human-centered way. Whether you’re in leadership\, support\, or team-based roles\, this course delivers practical value you can apply immediately and build on over time. \n\nHR professionals\, managers and team leads will gain frameworks to handle complex interpersonal dynamics and leave with new tools to address tension early\, reduce misunderstandings\, and shift from managing conflict to facilitating resolution. Outcomes include stronger team cohesion\, greater morale\, and fewer disruptions to productivity.\nConsultants and executive coaches will deepen their ability to support clients and colleagues in navigating high-stakes conversations. The Understanding-based model offers a durable alternative to adversarial approaches\, with strong relevance for internal workplace matters.\nEmployees and cross-functional team members will gain confidence and clarity in how to address issues directly and constructively\, even without formal authority. This empowers healthier work cultures and more resilient communication.\n\nWhy it Matters\nOrganizations lose time\, money\, and talent when conflict is mismanaged or ignored. This training delivers a strong return on investment by helping participants: \n\nReduce time spent on repeated\, unresolved conflicts\nIncrease engagement and trust among coworkers\nRetain high-performing staff through better communication\nBuild a more responsive and humane workplace culture\n\nParticipants consistently tell us this training transforms how they see and handle conflict – not just at work\, but in every part of life. It is a powerful foundation for anyone seeking to make conflict less costly and more meaningful. \nLearning Outcomes\nBy the end of this training\, participants will be able to: \n\nIdentify and apply the six core principles of the Understanding-based approach\nUse specific techniques to address emerging and high-tension workplace conflicts\nRecognize different conflict styles and adapt strategies for collaboration\nBegin integrating personal awareness into conflict resolution practices\n\nFormat & Details\nDate & Time: October 2\, 2026\, 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM Pacific Time (includes two 15-minute breaks) \n                                                     12:00PM – 4:30PM Eastern Time \nLocation: Live Online (Zoom) \nCost: $250 \nCE Credits: 4 hours SHRM & HRCI \nNo prerequisites required \nThis course is a prerequisite for the Fundamentals of Understanding Workplace Conflict (SHRM and HRCI Credit) training. \n*Note: Both the 4-hour Introductory course and 14-hour course may be booked together. Select the ticket “BOTH PROGRAMS – 4 and 14-hour” ticket to register for both programs with a 15% discount. \nCancellation Policy\nThis training is not refundable\, though a credit may be applied to a future program if transferred 30 days in advance of program start. \nSHRM and HRCI Certification\nThe Center for Understanding in Conflict is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDC) for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® recertification activities. \n  \nThis Program has been pre-approved for 4 recertification continuing education credit hours toward aPHR®\, aPHRi™\, PHR®\, PHRca®\, SPHR®\, GPHR®\, PHRi™\, and SPHRi™ recertification through HRCI. \nAbout the Center\nThe Center for Understanding in Conflict pioneered understanding-based mediation and is one of the first and only nonprofit conflict resolution training organizations worldwide. \nSince 1982\, the Center has trained more than 10\,000 professionals worldwide\, including leaders from the Harvard Law School Program on Negotiation\, Intel Corporation\, Roche\, SAP and the World Intellectual Property Organization. Our approach is rooted in real-world practice\, human connection\, and the belief that conflict can be a doorway to transformation. \nTrainers\nHelen Chen is a mediator\, trainer\, and conflict coach with deep expertise in workplace conflict. A former employment attorney at Advancing Justice – Asian Law Caucus\, she represented workers in areas ranging from retaliation to occupational safety. She later trained both employers and employees across sectors through the Labor Occupational Health Program at UC Berkeley. Today\, Helen supports organizations through mediation and conflict coaching\, with a focus on improving work relationships and conditions. She is based in the San Francisco Bay Area and trained in mediation by the Center for Understanding in Conflict and others. \n \nPat Lau served as a workplace mediator at Intel Corporation for 14 years\, where he co-founded and led the company’s internal Collaborative Mediation Program. Under his guidance\, this initiative helped resolve complex conflicts between coworkers\, managers\, and teams. Pat is a nationally recognized trainer and presenter on workplace conflict\, with published work in the Corporate Mediation Journal and Managing Conflict (2nd ed.). He brings a systems-minded approach to mediation from his prior engineering career and is committed to helping professionals understand and shift conflict dynamics from the inside out. \n \nAdditional Notes\nRegistrations received fewer than 72 hours before the program will be accepted at the discretion of the training team due to role-play and logistics needs. \nFor questions\, contact us at admin@understandinginconflict.org \n  \n**Please select desired ticket and quantity using the +/- feature before clicking ‘Get Tickets.’
URL:https://understandinginconflict.org/event/introduction-to-understanding-workplace-conflict-shrm-and-hrci-credit-4/
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Live Training,Online Training,Workplace Mediation
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SUMMARY:Advanced Practices for Challenging Conflicts: 24-hour Training
DESCRIPTION:Advanced Practices for Challenging Conflicts: 24-hour Training \nOctober 06 – 09\, 2026 \n12:00 PM Tuesday – 12:00 PM Friday\, Eastern \n(Scroll to bottom of page to register) \n  \nLearn to Navigate the Depths of Conflict Resolution \nJoin us for an intensive 3-day advanced training designed for mediators and conflict resolution professionals ready to deepen their practice in the most challenging situations. This immersive program explores the complexities that may arise when cases involve high conflict\, unexpected revelations\, substance use concerns\, mental health challenges\, the presence of attorneys or other allies\, or other complicating factors. \nDrawing on the innovative concepts and skills from the Center for Understanding in Conflict\, we’ll explore both the external dynamics unfolding in the room and the internal landscape of the practitioner. Through interactive vignettes\, coaching on real cases\, and self-reflective practices\, participants will develop greater capacity to stay grounded\, curious\, and effective when the stakes are high and the path forward is unclear. \nWhat to Expect\n\nMini demos and role-plays exploring common challenging scenarios\nFrameworks for working in challenging cases\nSkills for navigating erupting dynamics\nSelf-reflective practices to enhance practitioner awareness and resilience\nConsultation on participants’ own challenging cases\n\nBring your questions and challenges\, your difficult cases\, and your willingness to explore the edges of your practice. \nDates\nOctober 06 – 09\, 2026 \n12:00 PM Tuesday – 12:00 PM Friday \nVenue\n \nThe Highlights Foundation Retreat Center is located in Northeastern Pennsylvania\, on the traditional lands of the Lenape Nation. The property is tucked in the foothills of the Pocono Mountains\, situated a couple of hours away from both NYC and Philadelphia.  It is rich in family and Highlights history\, and it’s a wonderful place that feeds the mind\, body\, and creative souls of those who visit. \nHighlights Foundation Retreat Center\, 392 Boyds Mills Road\, Milanville\, PA 18443\, (570) 253-1192 \n \nThe Highlights Foundation still calls the Barn & Retreat Center at Boyds Mills home\, but has expanded use of the grounds in order to support the organization’s goals.  \nCost\nThe program training fee is $1200 plus a fee for the facility\, lodging\, and meals as follows. Note that all rooms contain a private bathroom. \n\nPrivate room: $795 for a total of $1\,995.\nShared room with two beds: $595 for a total of $1\,795.\nCommuter for those not staying at Highlights:  $295\, for a total of $1\,495.\n\n*Financial support may be available for training fees.  Please contact us at admin@understandinginconflict.org for details or for any questions regarding logistics. \n \n  \n \nWho Are the Trainers?\nAntoinette Delruelle has been mediating at the New York Legal Assistance Group (NYLAG)\, a free legal services organization in NYC\, for the past thirteen years. She was representing survivors of domestic violence for eighteen years before that. She co-teaches with Michelle Exline Minovi at the Brooklyn Law School Mediation Clinic and she has taught mediation to NYS court personnel and legal services attorneys. Antoinette was president of the Family and Divorce Mediation Council of Greater New York. She is a member of the statewide ADR Advisory Committee that gives NYS Courts Chief Judge Rowan D. Wilson recommendations on how to increase the use of ADR in the NYS court system. \nKatherine Eisold Miller is an attorney practicing mediation and collaborative practice. She has been practicing family law since 1987\, first as a litigator and now exclusively outside the court system. She has taught mediation to the NYS matrimonial judges and court personnel\, the Ackerman Institute for the Family\,  the White Institute and NYU as well as with the Center and lectures regularly on mediation and collaborative practice. She is the author of The Emotionally Savvy Divorce and The New Yorker’s Guide to Collaborative Divorce and a past president of the New York Association of Collaborative Professionals. \nMichelle Exline Minovi is a family law attorney and mediator with 14+ years family law experience.  Michelle teaches with the Center and co-teaches\, with Antoinette Delreulle\, at the Brooklyn Law School Mediation Clinic where she mediates small claims cases. She has a mediation practice in Brooklyn\, NY with a sliding scale fee structure. She is on the board of the Family and Divorce Mediation Council of greater NY. She is an active member of the statewide ADR Advisory Subcommittee developing a suggested Universal Consent form for NY state. \n  \n*Please note that trainers are subject to availability and may change prior to program start without notice. \n \nContinuing Education Credit\nAttending this training will provide attorneys with 24 NY CLE credit hours (13 Professional Practice credits\, 1 Ethics\,  and 10 Skills credits).  For continuing legal education purposes\, this training is appropriate for both newly admitted and experienced attorneys. \nCancellation Policy\nPlease note our cancellation policy: If you cancel 4 weeks or more prior to the program\, we return your deposit minus a $250.00 administration fee. Between 4 and 2 weeks prior to the program\, we retain 50% of the total cost of the program unless we are able to find a replacement for your seat\, in which case we will refund the fee minus the $250.00 administration fee. There are no refunds for cancellations less than two weeks prior to the program unless we can find a replacement. \nFor additional information\, please email us at admin@understandinginconflict.org or call us at (844) 242-3428. \nPhoto and Video Notice\nWe’re excited to have you at our training event! Please note that we may be taking photos and videos to capture the wonderful moments and share them in our promotional materials\, including social media\, websites\, and brochures. If you prefer not to be photographed or recorded\, just let one of our friendly organizers or trainers know. We’ll be happy to respect your wishes and ensure your privacy. \nPLEASE NOTE THAT REGISTRATIONS RECEIVED LESS THAN 72 HOURS PRIOR TO PROGRAM START WILL BE ACCEPTED AT THE DISCRETION OF THE TRAINING TEAM DUE TO DEMANDS OF PREPARATION TIME AND ROLE PLAY ASSIGNMENTS. \nFor additional information\, please email us at admin@understandinginconflict.org. \n*Please note that trainers are subject to availability and may change prior to program start without notice. \n  \n*Please select desired ticket and quantity using the +/- feature before clicking ‘Get Tickets.’
URL:https://understandinginconflict.org/event/advanced-practices-for-challenging-conflicts-24-hour-training/
LOCATION:Highlights Foundation Retreat Center\, 392 Boyds Mills Road\, Milanville\, PA\, 18443
CATEGORIES:Advanced Topics,East Coast Events,Live Training
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SUMMARY:Fundamentals of Understanding Workplace Conflict (SHRM and HRCI Credit)
DESCRIPTION: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 develop skills in understanding multi-layered conflicts\, de-escalating tensions\, developing mutual understanding between employees\, and maintaining resilience even in high-stakes situations. \nWhy This Training\nWorkplace conflict often stems not from what is said\, but from what goes unspoken. This training helps participants move beyond surface-level fixes and into the heart of what drives conflict. You’ll learn to slow down\, understand what’s really happening – for yourself and others – and engage more effectively with the people and systems around you. \nWhat You’ll Learn\nThrough experiential learning\, roleplays\, and reflective practice\, participants will explore how emotional responses\, individual and organizational conflict styles\, core competencies\, and the situational context intersect to either fuel or resolve workplace tensions. The workshop emphasizes developing both the internal awareness and external skills necessary to bring the best of yourself for sustained effectiveness in workplace conflict. \nWho Should Attend\nThis training is designed for professionals at all levels who are ready to engage workplace conflict in a more effective and human-centered way. Whether you’re in leadership\, support\, or team-based roles\, this course delivers practical value you can apply immediately and build on over time. \nHR professionals\, managers and team leads will gain frameworks to handle complex interpersonal dynamics and leave with new tools to address tension early\, reduce misunderstandings\, and shift from managing conflict to facilitating resolution. Outcomes include stronger team cohesion\, greater morale\, and fewer disruptions to productivity. \nConsultants and executive coaches will deepen their ability to support clients and colleagues in navigating high-stakes conversations. The Understanding-based model offers a durable alternative to adversarial approaches\, with strong relevance for internal workplace matters. \nEmployees and cross-functional team members will gain confidence and clarity in how to address issues directly and constructively\, even without formal authority. This empowers healthier work cultures and more resilient communication. \nWhy it Matters\nOrganizations lose time\, money\, and talent when conflict is mismanaged or ignored. This training delivers a strong return on investment by helping participants: \n\nReduce time spent on repeated\, unresolved conflicts\nIncrease engagement and trust among coworkers\nRetain high-performing staff through better communication\nBuild a more responsive and humane workplace culture\n\nParticipants consistently tell us this training transforms how they see and handle conflict – not just at work\, but in every part of life. It is a powerful foundation for anyone seeking to make conflict less costly and more meaningful. \nLearning Outcomes\nBy the end of this training\, participants will be able to: \n\nNavigate Conflict-Laden Conversations:  Apply the understanding-based concepts and tools to real-world conflicts in the workplace. \nAnalyze and De-escalate Complex Dynamics: Examine multi-layered workplace conflicts by identifying hierarchical differences\, cultural dynamics\, power imbalances\, and team and systemic factors that contribute to escalation.  Work with these layers in a way that builds trust.\nFacilitate Perspective-Taking: Use a structured process to understand different viewpoints before engaging in problem-solving\, even in situations with deep-seated animosity or mistrust.\nManage Personal Reactions: Recognize and regulate their own emotional responses to conflict\, maintaining effectiveness even when personally challenged or activated. Allow tension in a more deliberate and confident way\, whether the tension is generated by others or within themselves.\nAddress root causes: Use a step-by-step approach to address root causes of conflict rather than just surface symptoms.\n\nFormat & Details\nDate & Time: October 23\, November 6 and 20\, 2026\, 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM Pacific Time (includes two 15-minute breaks) \n                                                                                    12:00 PM – 5:30 PM Eastern Time \nLocation: Live Online (Zoom) \nCost: $985 \nCE Credits: 14 hours SHRM & HRCI \n4-hour Introduction to Understanding Workplace Conflict prerequisite required \n*Note: Both the 4-hour Introductory course and 14-hour course may be booked together. Select the ticket “BOTH PROGRAMS – 4 and 14-hour” ticket to register for both programs with a 15% discount. \nSHRM and HRCI Certification\nThe Center for Understanding in Conflict is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDC) for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® recertification activities. \n  \nThis Program has been pre-approved for 4 recertification continuing education credit hours toward aPHR®\, aPHRi™\, PHR®\, PHRca®\, SPHR®\, GPHR®\, PHRi™\, and SPHRi™ recertification through HRCI. \nAbout the Center\nThe Center for Understanding in Conflict pioneered understanding-based mediation and is one of the first and only nonprofit conflict resolution training organizations worldwide. \nSince 1982\, the Center has trained more than 10\,000 professionals worldwide\, including leaders from the Harvard Law School Program on Negotiation\, Intel Corporation\, Roche\, SAP and the World Intellectual Property Organization. Our approach is rooted in real-world practice\, human connection\, and the belief that conflict can be a doorway to transformation. \nTrainers\nHelen Chen is a mediator\, trainer\, and conflict coach with deep expertise in workplace conflict. A former employment attorney at Advancing Justice – Asian Law Caucus\, she represented workers in areas ranging from retaliation to occupational safety. She later trained both employers and employees across sectors through the Labor Occupational Health Program at UC Berkeley. Today\, Helen supports organizations through mediation and conflict coaching\, with a focus on improving work relationships and conditions. She is based in the San Francisco Bay Area and trained in mediation by the Center for Understanding in Conflict and others. \n \nPat Lau served as a workplace mediator at Intel Corporation for 14 years\, where he co-founded and led the company’s internal Collaborative Mediation Program. Under his guidance\, this initiative helped resolve complex conflicts between coworkers\, managers\, and teams. Pat is a nationally recognized trainer and presenter on workplace conflict\, with published work in the Corporate Mediation Journal and Managing Conflict (2nd ed.). He brings a systems-minded approach to mediation from his prior engineering career and is committed to helping professionals understand and shift conflict dynamics from the inside out. \n \nAdditional Notes\nRegistrations received fewer than 72 hours before the program will be accepted at the discretion of the training team due to role-play and logistics needs. \nFor questions\, contact us at admin@understandinginconflict.org \n  \n**Please select desired ticket and quantity using the +/- feature before clicking ‘Get Tickets.’
URL:https://understandinginconflict.org/event/fundamentals-of-understanding-workplace-conflict-shrm-and-hrci-credit-2/
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Live Training,Online Training,Workplace Mediation
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SUMMARY:40-Hour Mediation and Conflict Resolution Skills Training (West Coast)
DESCRIPTION:November 4 – 8\, 2026 | Green Gulch Farm\, Muir Beach\, CA \nTo register\, scroll to the bottom of this page. \nAre you the person others turn to when they are in conflict?\nWhether you mediate disputes professionally or want to improve how you support meaningful conversations – in families\, workplaces\, or communities – this immersive\, in-person training will provide you with the essential skills\, structure\, and confidence to navigate conflict with greater clarity and connection. \nWhat You’ll Learn\nGrounded in the Understanding-Based model from Challenging Conflict\, this training focuses on: \n\nPositive Neutrality – supporting all parties without taking sides\nThe Loop of Understanding – building empathy and connection through active listening\nCreative Options – crafting solutions that meet deeper needs and interests\nA Foundation for the Future – enabling lasting\, self-determined agreements\n\n  \nWho Should Attend?\nThis training is designed for anyone whose personal or professional life involves guiding others through conflict\, whether formally or informally. Our participants consistently report that this program reshapes not only how they approach conflict\, but how they understand communication\, decision-making\, and relationship dynamics. Here’s how this training applies to different professional roles: \nMediators and Conflict Resolution Professionals \nWhether you are newly exploring mediation or seeking to deepen your practice\, this training offers a hands-on approach that moves beyond traditional tools and techniques. You will learn how to facilitate conversations where parties truly understand each other – often for the first time – and co-create durable\, meaningful resolutions. \nLawyers\, Collaborative Professionals\, and Ombuds \nFor legal professionals\, \, this model shifts the focus from advocacy and positioning to understanding and informed choice. You will learn how to support clients in engaging constructively with conflict while still addressing legal realities – without relying on control\, pressure\, or adversarial dynamics. \nHuman Resources Leaders\, Managers\, and Nonprofit Staff \nIf you are responsible for managing people\, teams\, or organizational culture\, this training provides a vital toolkit for navigating interpersonal tension\, staff grievances\, and sensitive conversations. The Understanding-Based model helps you foster clarity\, empathy\, and accountability – leading to more resilient teams and healthier workplace dynamics. \nExecutive Coaches\, Consultants\, and Educators \nWhen your work centers on growth\, transformation\, and leadership\, conflict is often just beneath the surface. This training equips you with a new lens and skill set for working with clients or groups who are stuck in disagreement\, misalignment\, or tension. You will be better prepared to support breakthroughs – whether in strategic planning\, coaching conversations\, or facilitation work. \nAnyone Seeking a More Meaningful Way to Work with Conflict \nYou do not need to be a professional mediator to benefit from this training. If you are the person people come to when there is tension – in your family\, workplace\, or community – or if you want to better understand and navigate conflict in your own life\, this training offers a practical\, compassionate framework that will change how you listen\, speak\, and relate to others. \n  \nProgram Format\nThis in-person training features a mix of short presentations\, live demonstrations\, and small group role plays in  full-length practice mediations. You’ll have the chance to practice in a safe\, supportive environment with real-time feedback and coaching from experienced trainers. \n  \nSchedule Overview\n\nWednesday\, Nov 4: Check-in is 1:45 – 2:15 pm; training begins 2:30 pm and runs until 9:00 pm\nThursday – Friday\, Nov 5 – 6: Full-day sessions\, 9:00 am – 9:00 pm (with ample breaks)\nSaturday\, Nov 7: 9:00 am-6:00 pm\nSunday\, Nov 8: 9:00 am-12:15 pm\n\nNote: Lodging check-in may not be available until 3:00pm Wednesday. \nVenue\nGreen Gulch Farm Zen Center in Muir Beach\, CA\, is a tranquil retreat space nestled among coastal hills. Accommodations are simple and beautiful\, with Japanese-inspired guest rooms and shared bathrooms. Three nourishing vegetarian meals per day are provided\, along with snacks\, coffee\, and tea. WIFI is available\, but cell service is limited. \nParticipants must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 at least two weeks prior to the program. \n \nAbout the Center for Understanding in Conflict and Our Model\nThe Center for Understanding in Conflict (CUC) was founded over four decades ago by Gary Friedman and Jack Himmelstein\, who pioneered a radical approach to mediation and conflict resolution. Drawing from their experiences as lawyers\, educators\, and people impacted by conflict themselves\, they developed what is now known as the Understanding-Based model. \nThis approach challenges the traditional win-lose\, adversarial frameworks that dominate many legal and organizational systems. Instead of seeing conflict as something to suppress\, manage\, or solve through external authority\, the Understanding-Based model embraces it as an opportunity for deeper human connection which supports the impulse to work together towards mutually beneficial solutions. . \nAt its heart\, the model is grounded in four core principles: \n\nUnderstanding – cultivating deep awareness of oneself\, others\, and the conflict itself\nResponsibility – inviting parties to take ownership of the process and outcome\nWorking Together – choosing dialogue and direct engagement over separation or shuttle diplomacy\nGoing Under the Conflict – exploring what lies beneath positions to get to meaning\, emotion\, and deeper needs\n\nSince the 1980s\, thousands of professionals – including mediators\, lawyers\, coaches\, therapists\, managers\, and community leaders – have trained with the Center. Many have incorporated the Understanding-Based model into their lives and work\, transforming not just how they navigate conflict\, but how they relate to others and themselves. \nThis training is a continuation of that legacy. It’s more than just a skills workshop – it’s an invitation to participate in a movement that honors empathy\, autonomy\, and connection at the center of conflict resolution. \n \nTrainers\nGary J. Friedman has been practicing law as a mediator with Mediation Law Offices in Mill Valley\, California since 1976\, integrating mediative principles into the practice of law and the resolution of legal disputes. Co-founder of the Center for Understanding in Conflict (formerly the Center for Mediation in Law)\, he has been teaching mediation since 1980. Prior to his work as a mediator\, he practiced law as a trial lawyer with Friedman and Friedman in Bridgeport\, Connecticut. After several years as an advocate\, he sought a new approach to resolving disputes through increasing the participation of the parties in the resolution of their differences. At that time\, he and his colleague\, Jack Himmelstein\, began to develop the Understanding-based model that is now practiced extensively in the United States and Europe. As one of the first lawyer mediators and a primary force in the current mediation movement\, he has used this model to complete over one thousand mediations in the last two decades He has mediated numerous two-party and multi-party disputes in the commercial and non-profit realms\, in the area of intellectual property\, real estate\, corporate\, personnel\, partnership formations and dissolutions\, and family law. \nMelanie Rowen is a mediator and conflict coach who believes in the power of understanding-based conflict resolution to transform our world. She frequently trains individuals and groups on conflict resolution skills with the Center for Understanding in Conflict and in other settings. \nMelanie has worked in professional development for many years\, including previously as the Associate Director for Public Interest & Public Sector Programs at Berkeley Law and in attorney development at Latham & Watkins LLP. In her law practice career\, Melanie litigated civil rights cases\, including marriage equality\, employment discrimination\, issues involving transgender and gender non-conforming youth and their families and issues facing LGBTQI elders\, at the National Center for LGBTQ Rights. Melanie’s mediation\, coaching and training practice focuses on improving dynamics where ongoing relationships are essential\, including workplace teams\, family and community organizational settings. \nCaitlin Meredith\, MPH\, MA\, is a mediator\, coach and conflict skills trainer who works with individuals\, organizations and families navigating transitions and conflict. Her curiosity about conflict led to 13 years with Doctors Without Borders in war zones in sub-Saharan Africa\, and then to consulting in the criminal justice system. After working in the aftermath of big conflicts\, she decided to learn more about preventing and working through disagreements through courageous conversations. This curiosity led her to the Center for Understanding in Conflict. In addition to her private practice\, Caitlin volunteers her time as a mediator for community and court-based mediation programs in Colorado and California. She also teaches Core Mediation and Negotiation classes at the Monterey College of Law and co-hosts a podcast about women’s financial literacy. In all of her endeavors\, Caitlin finds honest\, clear and vulnerable communication to be the key ingredient for creating meaningful connections in our lives. Also\, humor. \nCosts\nThe program training fee is $1\,485 plus a fee for the facility\, lodging\, and meals as follows: \n\nPrivate room at Green Gulch:  $825\, for a total of $2\,310\nShared double room at Green Gulch:  $675\, for a total of $2\,160\nCommuter for those not staying at Green Gulch:  $325\, for a total of $1\,810\n\nPlease note that the bathrooms are shared at Green Gulch. You can find more details about accommodation at Green Gulch by clicking here. \nA deposit of $500.00 is necessary to secure registration. \nCOVID-19 Protocols\nGreen Gulch requires: \n\nA negative rapid antigen test within 24 hours of arrival\nA second rapid test upon arrival (bring your own)\nMasks are optional\n\nProtocols may change; participants will be notified of updates. \nCancellation Policy\n\nCancel 4 or more weeks before: Refund minus $250 fee\nCancel 2 – 4 weeks before: 50% refund unless your spot is filled\nLess than 2 weeks: No refund unless we find a replacement\n\n\nContinuing Legal Education\nCalifornia  \nThe Center for Understanding in Conflict is an accredited provider of California Continuing Legal Education by the State Bar of California.  The Working Creatively with Conflict Training – appropriate for both newly admitted and experienced attorneys – will qualify for 32 participatory and 8 self-study CA MCLE credit hours. \nNew York \nIn New York\, The Mediation Intensive Training will fulfill 40 NY CLE credit hours (6.5 Ethics credits; 19.5 Professional Practice credits; and 14 Skills credits).  For continuing legal education purposes\, the Mediation Intensive Training is appropriate for both newly admitted and experienced attorneys. \nPhoto and Video Notice\nPhotos or videos may be taken for promotional use. If you prefer not to appear in any media\, just let us know – we will fully honor your request. \nAdditional Notes\nRegistrations received fewer than 72 hours before the program will be accepted at the discretion of the training team due to role-play and logistics needs. \nFor questions\, contact us at admin@understandinginconflict.org \n  \n**Please select desired ticket and quantity using the +/- feature before clicking ‘Get Tickets.’
URL:https://understandinginconflict.org/event/40-hour-mediation-and-conflict-resolution-skills-training-west-coast-2/
LOCATION:Green Gulch Farm\, 1601 Shoreline Highway\, Muir Beach\, CA\, 94965\, United States
CATEGORIES:Basic mediation,Traditional Mediation,West Coast Events
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