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Hello Friends and Supporters,
February is upon us; hopefully, winter is being kind to you wherever you call home! With it comes that time of the year again when we welcome new members to our board from understanding-based professionals and practitioners.
Registration is open for East Coast practitioners for in-person and online programs beginning in April covering basic and matrimonial mediation, while our partners at Interstices Mediation in France have announced a Self-Reflection seminar for those who missed SCPI 2024 still looking to work with Gary and Norman.
Trainers and 2024 Teacher Training graduates Danillo Alves and Hansa Patel will explore conflict coaching practices and principles during this month's webinar, and our community video about how to mediate with lawyers in the room is now available.
Thank you all for partnering with the Center on your conflict resolution journey, and please reach out if there is anything we can do to be of support.
Best regards,
James Dykeman
Executive Director
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MAKE AN IMPACT ON THE CUC BOARD! | |
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We invite you to consider embarking on a meaningful journey by applying to join the Center for Understanding in Conflict board of directors. Your unique skills and perspectives are crucial to advancing our mission of bringing together parties in conflict, creating positive societal change, providing quality education, and fostering an environment that encourages personal, professional, and intellectual growth.
As we navigate an exciting period of growth and evolution in response to the demands of the communities we serve while preparing for future challenges, we recognize the need for professionals like you to guide us in leading our organization to impact the broader community we serve.
Our mission is to train professionals and community members in the skills and self-awareness needed to bring understanding to conflict-driven conversations.
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Staying Fresh: Updating Skills and Seeking Advanced Training
Conflict resolution professionals are pivotal in fostering harmony and understanding in diverse interpersonal settings. While initial training equips them with fundamental skills, the journey of a mediator is ongoing and demands continuous learning. Mediators undergo comprehensive training programs that provide them with essential skills such as active listening, communication, and negotiation. These foundational skills are crucial for facilitating dialogue and finding common ground in conflict scenarios. However, the dynamics of conflicts are ever-changing, and a mediator’s ability to adapt and refine their skills is essential for sustained effectiveness.
As mediators navigate the intricate landscape of disputes, a nuanced understanding of local legal considerations becomes paramount. While basic training introduces the principles of mediation, ongoing education focused on legal nuances equips mediators with the tools to navigate the legal complexities that often accompany disputes. Training in local legal requirements allows mediators to ensure that their interventions align with the legal framework of the region. This understanding is particularly crucial when dealing with contractual disputes, property conflicts, or workplace disagreements, where legal considerations heavily influence the resolution process.
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Mom Always Liked You Best: A Guide for Resolving Family Feuds, Inheritance Battles & Eldercare Crises
In family dynamics, conflicts often arise, reaching their zenith during life-altering events such as inheritance battles and eldercare crises. Mom Always Liked You Best: A Guide for Resolving Family Feuds, Inheritance Battles & Eldercare Crises by Arline Kardasis, Rikk Larsen, Crystal Thorpe, and Blair Trippe provides an insightful and comprehensive guide for individuals navigating the complex world of family disputes.
One of the book’s strengths lies in its ability to address the multifaceted nature of family conflicts. The authors skillfully delve into the intricate layers of emotions, histories, and personalities contributing to familial tensions. Through real-life case studies and examples, the book offers readers a glimpse into the diverse range of conflicts that can arise within families, illustrating the universality of these issues. This approach resonates well with conflict resolution practitioners, as it aligns with the foundational understanding that each conflict is unique, requiring tailored solutions.
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BRINGING UNDERSTANDING INTO THE CLASSROOM
Embarking on the journey from program participant to teacher can be challenging, with many rewards along the way for the instructor and the students who will be learning to bring together parties in conflict.
Ivan Alter, attorney, mediator, and trainer for the Center for Understanding in Conflict, joins the Other Chair to discuss his experience becoming a teacher and his first time bringing the understanding-based model into a law school classroom.
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Our flagship experiential certificate training program centered around the Understanding-Based Model. | |
Realistic simulations, in which participants work through mediations from beginning to end, with coaching from our teachers, offer participants the chance to hone their skills and experience the emotional challenges faced by parties in dispute. Participants describe these different learning modes and their interplay as enjoyable, engaging, and rewarding. | |
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West Coast
March 13 - 17, 2024
November 6 - 10, 2024
East Coast
April 25 - 27, 2024
May 29 & 30, June 5 & 6
Online
June 20 & 21, 26 - 28, 2024
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Join the Center for Understanding in Conflict for a comprehensive 24-hour Basic Mediation Training covering basic theory and skills of understanding-based mediation in a dynamic and engaging learning environment.
This certificate program teaches individuals the basic theories and practical skills needed to help people in conflict. Participants will learn to deescalate unproductive arguments and conflict dynamics and guide parties and lawyers involved toward positive discussions and effective decision-making. The training also covers how law and lawyers play a part in mediation, preparing participants to mediate conflicts in various settings including private contexts, court-referred cases, and community disputes.
In this 24-hour program, adapted from our gold standard mediation training, you will learn how to support parties working through conflict or engaging in other important conversations in a different way.
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Join the Center for Understanding in Conflict for a comprehensive 16-hour Advanced Matrimonial Mediation Training which will:
- Teach participants relevant New York State matrimonial and family law.
- Teach advanced skills helpful to mediate divorces and family cases effectively rooted in the understanding-based model.
- Qualify as an advanced mediation course approved under Part 146.4(b)(2) of the Rules of the Chief Administrative Judge of New York State.
- Provide 16 hours of NYS CLE credits.
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Be combined with the 24-hour Basic Mediation Training Course to receive a 40-hour completion certificate.
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Conflict coaching helps individuals, groups, and organizations manage and resolve conflicts effectively by empowering participants to address and navigate disputes constructively. Join Hansa Patel and Danillo Alves on February 7th, 2024, to learn principles and practices, from the importance of maintaining impartiality and confidentiality to looping, cultural sensitivity, and how to give feedback and encourage self-reflection. | |
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COMMUNITY VIDEO FOR FEBRUARY | |
COMMUNITY AND PARTNER EVENTS | |
September 03 - 06, 2024
Interstices Mediation and the Everyday Zen Foundation
Tufts European University Center, Talloires, France
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