Recently I had the pleasure of leading a Basic Mediation Training for the Long Island Dispute Resolution Center (link here) in Hauppauge, NY. It was a great four days full of laughter, hard work, and great conversation.

I’m always grateful for the diversity of perspectives, and the open-mindedness of the group. And this was a diverse group! Many distinguished individuals from a variety of backgrounds, each approaching the work with humility.

Mediation can challenge our deeply held beliefs about conflict and what it means to have a constructive conversation. Have you completed a mediation training yet? How did your training challenge your ideas or values around conflict?