UPCOMING ECR EVENTS:
NEW! From Conflict To Connection (CTC) Training Series
Education for Conflict Resolution (ECR)
Presents A Two-Part Training Series
“From Conflict to Connection”
For learners from beginner to advanced, these training sessions are designed for social workers, teachers, police, firefighters, EMTs, librarians, local government officials, and other community helpers who work directly with the public. The general public is also welcome.
Part I: Building the Bridge: Communicating Through Conflict
Friday, October 23, 2026, 9am-5pm
Saturday, October 24, 2026, 9am-5pm
Learn and practice conflict resolution skills and de-escalation techniques! The first part of the series is designed to guide learners in understanding the dynamics of conflict and in learning and practicing powerful communication skills to reduce and resolve it.
Part II: Crossing the Bridge: Becoming a Community Mediator
Friday, November 13, 2026, 9am-5pm
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 9am-5pm
Become a community mediator and help community members resolve conflict! The second part of the series is for seekers who want to build on the foundation of productive communication and conflict to become trained community mediators with the tools and knowledge to support others as they work through and resolve conflict.