NEARLY THERE! CAN YOU HELP? | | For over 40 years, The Center for Understanding in Conflict has trained people to resolve disputes through empathy and connection. As demand grows across communities and sectors, your support helps expand access to our programs, fund participants with differing resources, and adapt our teaching to meet urgent needs. Together, we can bring people together—one conversation at a time. | | |
As Pat Lau concludes his role as consulting Assistant Program Director, we offer our deep appreciation for his extraordinary contributions. Over the course of more than 1,000 hours, Pat has held focus groups, developed critical industry relationships, and led the successful effort to secure SHRM and HRCI certification for our workplace conflict programs.
Pat also collaborated closely with trainer Helen Chen to design and launch two cornerstone offerings: the 4-hour Introduction to Understanding Workplace Conflict and the 14-hour Fundamentals of Understanding Workplace Conflict. These programs are already expanding our impact and making the Understanding-Based Approach more accessible to professionals in organizations across sectors.
Pat’s thoughtful leadership, steady presence, and commitment to excellence have strengthened our workplace program in lasting ways. We are deeply grateful for all he has done and look forward to what comes next!
Thank you, Pat, for your contribution to this work and the enduring legacy you leave behind.
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CUC Connect Member-Only
Session Presentation
+ Small Group Discussion
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December 15 at 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm PST / 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm EST
CUC Connect Online Mixer: Getting Started in 2026
ONLINE
Join us for a dynamic and collaborative members-only gathering focused on launching your journey toward deeper mediation experience in the understanding-based approach.
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January 9, 2026 at 9:00 am - 10:30 am PST / 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm EST
Winter ’26 – Free Virtual CUC Meet and Greet
ONLINE
Are you interested in conflict resolution, mediation, or understanding different perspectives? We invite you to join the Center for Understanding in Conflict (CUC) Meet and Greet, a unique opportunity to engage with a community of like-minded individuals.
| | Workplace Conflict Training | | |
January 16, 2026 at 9:00 am - 1:30 pm PST / 12:00 pm - 4:30 pm EST
Introduction to Understanding Workplace Conflict (SHRM and HRCI Credit)
ONLINE
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.
| | Retreat for Reflection and Renewal | | |
January 24 - 31, 2026
2026 SCPI Retreat: Conflict and Compassion (MEXICO)
Mar de Jade Mar de Jade No. 1, Chacala, nayarit, Mexico
Offered through the Self-Reflection for Conflict Professionals Intensive (SCPI), this retreat invites you to step away from the demands of daily life and into a setting of deep reflection and learning. Together, we’ll explore how our emotional responses to conflict shape our work and relationships.
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February 9 - June 8, 2026 at 9:00 am 11:00 am PST / 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm EST
Support and Development Group – Spring 2026
ONLINE
Joining a Support and Development Group is an invaluable opportunity to take your conflict resolution practice to the next level. Be a part of a dedicated group to bring your most pressing challenges, gain fresh perspectives, and explore innovative solutions with a community of like-minded professionals.
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February 13 - March 13, 2026 at 9:00 am - 2:30 pm PST / 12:00 pm - 5:30 pm EST
Fundamentals of Understanding Workplace Conflict (SHRM and HRCI Credit)
ONLINE
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.
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February 13 - March 13, 2026 at 9:00 am - 2:30 pm PST / 12:00 pm - 5:30 pm EST
Fundamentals of Understanding Workplace Conflict (SHRM and HRCI Credit)
ONLINE
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.
| | 40-hour Conflict Resolution and Mediation Training | | |
March 4, 2026 - March 8, 2026
40-Hour Mediation and Conflict Resolution Skills Training (West Coast)
Green Gulch Farm 1601 Shoreline Highway, Muir Beach, CA, United States
Whether 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.
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CUC is now offering pay-what-you-can tuition for all programs starting three weeks before the start date - open to CUC Connect Members.
We're also inviting all registered university and college students interested in conflict resolution and the understanding-based model to join CUC Connect for free, renewing each academic year, with access to our training library, live monthly webinars, and discount offers.
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