Community Boards is the Bay Area’s conflict resolution training leader, offering a wide range of trainings for both beginning mediators and seasoned practitioners seeking to expand their skills. Our core training, The Basics of Mediation, is the Bay Area’s most comprehensive and affordable training for those wishing to learn and practice mediation. Our series of Conflict Coaching trainings include a two-day introductory overview, complemented by two advanced one-day trainings. Our yearly calendar of monthly Conflict Resolution Clinics provide intensive 2-hour workshops covering a wide range of topics.
THE BASICS OF MEDIATION
Basics introduces and reinforces the skills critical for effective conflict resolution: clear communication, problem-solving, constructive engagement, mediation, and negotiation. It is a highly engaging mix of discussion, role play, and coaching that builds participants’ skills step-by-step, and gives them the framework, practice, and confidence to mediate disputes. Learn more here.
- Winter: February 8-9 & February 22-23
- Spring: May 17-18 & May 31-June 1
CONFLICT COACHING
Conflict Coaching Special
We’ve created a conflict coaching package deal, bundling Conflict Coaching 101, Intermediate Conflict Coaching, and Advanced Coaching & Communication Training at a great discount. Learn more here.
Conflict Coaching 101: February 8-9
This two-day training is an intensive, two-day introduction to the principles of conflict coaching during which participants will learn to apply their current conflict resolution and mediation skills in a one-on-one situation. Learn more here.
Intermediate Conflict Coaching: March 1
This one-day training is an advanced training that will give you new techniques and tools. You’ll have additional opportunities to practice conflict coaching and get expert feedback. Learn more here.
Advanced Coaching & Communication Training: April 26
This one-day training Incorporating the University of Pennsylvania‘s Positive Psychology model, integrating new conflict coaching tools that have been proven to increase flourishing and happiness. Learn more here.
2025 CONFLICT RESOLUTION CLINICS
January 23
The Third Harmony: Nonviolence and the New Story of Human Nature with Michael Nagler
February 27
Supporting Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Survivors in the Workplace with Patricia Barragán & Giles Feinberg
March 13
Empowering Children to Resolve Their Own Conflicts with Yi Zhao Martins, LMFT
April 24
How Our Judgments Help Us Understand Others with Marie MacNichol