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Disability Inclusion and Accessibility in Conflict Resolution
By Lainey Feingold and Melanie Rowen When our work is to facilitate understanding between people in conflict, we are already committed to values of empathy, party ownership of conflict, autonomy,...
View ArticlePodcast Episode Recommendation » Taking the War Out of Our Words
With Guests Sharon Strand Ellison and Ami Atkinson Combs Episode on the Healing Ground Mindset Podcast Review by Caitlin Meredith Powerful non-defensive communication experts Sharon Strand Ellison and...
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Interfering Influencers—What to Do About Them?
By Catherine Conner and Katherine Miller The influencing factors in a conflict are never limited to the parties in the room. None of us live in a vacuum and outside influencers such as family,...
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Take Your Time at the Starting Line to Help Everyone Reach the Finish Line
By Gary J. Friedman and Katherine Miller Contracting is a decisive moment in the conflict mediation process. At this critical point, two parties at odds with one another and a mediator will enter the...
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Book Review » A Language of Healing for a Polarized Nation – Creating Safe...
By Wayne Jacobsen, Arnita Willis Taylor, and Robert L. Prater Although there have been periods of fierce and violent division throughout human history, there is a growing sense that there is no room...
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Quiet Quitting: Tackling Employee Dissatisfaction Through Workplace Mediation
By Catherine Conner Businesses and nonprofits, large and small, are struggling to keep their organizations running during a chaotic and difficult period of mass resignation, customer and client...
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My Stories of Conflict: A Kaleidoscope of Theories, Methods, and Personal...
Review by Natarajan Devaraj Last year, while mediating a challenging situation, I read the book My Stories of Conflict: A Kaleidoscope of Theories, Methods, and Personal Experiences by Marc Leu and...
View ArticleA Thousand Doors: Only Those in Conflict Know Which One Will Lead Them Out
The role of a mediator in conflict resolution is to facilitate productive communication and guide parties toward finding mutually acceptable solutions. Understanding-based mediators avoid telling...
View ArticleRunning in when others run away: Making the change to a career in conflict...
What drives conflict resolution professionals, many of who leave otherwise successful careers that took decades to build – from attorneys and executives, mental health and family service practitioners,...
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Barry Berkman reflects on a career spent bringing together parties in...
After 50 years of practicing law, conflict resolution remains a powerful alternative to the court system Barry Berkman, a matrimonial lawyer, has been mediating since the 1980s. He is the founding...
View ArticleNavigating Divorce with Grace: The New Yorker’s Guide to Collaborative...
In an era where divorce often conjures images of courtroom battles and bitter disputes, Katherine Eisold Miller’s The New Yorker’s Guide to Collaborative Divorce emerges as a beacon of hope and a...
View ArticleQuelling the conflict within to guide others out: from learning to teaching...
Hansa Patel is an attorney, mediator, teacher, and the incoming board president at the Center for Understanding in Conflict. She was born in the United Kingdom, moved to San Francisco when she was...
View ArticleThe Depth of Understanding in Conflict Resolution and Mediation
Conflict is a universal facet of human interaction, stemming from the intricate tapestry of differing perspectives, values, and interests. Navigating these clashes requires more than compromise or...
View ArticleStar Wars and Conflict Resolution – A Galactic Journey into the Art of...
In the vast universe of conflict resolution literature, Star Wars and Conflict Resolution by Noam Ebner and Jen Reynolds stands out as a unique and captivating exploration of the intersections between...
View ArticleInternational Conflict and Self-Care in the New Year
Conflict resolution practitioners can find themselves at the center of tensions in a world marked by chaotic global events and the weight of everyday conflicts. Their work demands a heightened...
View ArticleMom Always Liked You Best: A Guide for Resolving Family Feuds, Inheritance...
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...
View ArticleStaying 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...
View ArticleThe Essential Role of Conflict Resolution Practitioners in Today’s Complex World
Whether from interpersonal relationships, organizational disputes, or international tensions, conflicts can disrupt peace, hinder progress, and cause immense harm. The need for skilled conflict...
View ArticlePossible: How We Survive (and Thrive) in an Age of Conflict by William Ury
In an era plagued by conflict, uncertainty, and polarization, William Ury’s book, Possible: How We Survive (and Thrive) in an Age of Conflict, emerges as a beacon of hope and a roadmap for conflict...
View ArticleManaging Conflict in Healthcare: Making a Difference with Collaborative...
by Paul Natterson, M.D., Jeff Stuart, M.D., M.B.A. Dr. Natterson and Dr. Stuart are co-founders of RxSolve Conflict (rxsolveconflict.com), a firm committed to achieving healthcare excellence through...
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