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 yearly calendar of Conflict Resolution Clinics provide intensive two-hour workshops covering a wide range of topics.

SEPTEMBER 24
Conflict Triage: A First Aid to When to Act, Refer, or Release
With Jennifer Yeh of Big Little Insights
September 24, Thursday, 5:30-7:30pm PDT
Live Interactive Workshop on Zoom

In her interactive workshop, Jennifer Yeh introduces Conflict Triage, a practical framework for assessing conflict before deciding how to respond. Drawing on principles of medical triage and conflict resolution, participants will learn how to recognize what they can handle themselves, when outside help is needed, and what to do when a conflict cannot be immediately resolved. Learn more here.

OCTOBER 17-18 & 24-25
The Basics of Mediation
With Sharon Tom, Lead Trainer
40 hours – Two Consecutive Weekends
Saturdays & Sundays, 9:30am – 6:00pm PDT
Live Interactive Workshop on Zoom

The Basics of Mediation 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 your skills step-by-step, and gives you the framework, practice, and confidence to mediate disputes. You’ll also get access to supplemental training videos on YouTube and additional reading materials.

You’ll participate in multiple coached role-play practices that are held in breakout rooms with immediate feedback and guidance. Each day is designed to be fun and engaging to maximize learning! Learn more here.

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