One of the barriers for stabilizing families is unresolved conflict. Poor conflict resolution skills can hinder a parent from holding a job or making peace with a co-parent. And sadly, conflict between two parents who live apart often keeps non-custodial parents from being actively involved in the lives of their children.

For Individuals

In situations where one person is unwilling or unable to attend a mediation, the conflict still exists. Conflict Coaching helps individuals learn more about the roots of conflict, develop effective communication skills, and make a specific plan of action for reducing or elimination conflict in one problem area. You can meet with a trained conflict coach, sessions typically last 1 to 2 hours. Contact the Mediation Coordinator at info@conflictcrushers.org to schedule a free phone consultation.

For Organizations

In our "Keep it Together" program, we are currently partnering with local organizations that provide shelter and support to families in need. Current partnering agencies include: The Dwelling Place, ForKids, Barrett Transitional Home, Second Chances, Chesapeake Resource Network, and Judeo-Christian Outreach Center. The program consists of a series of customized parenting and conflict resolution workshops for parents served by each of the partnering organizations. E ach workshop participant will be paired with a Conflict Coach, who will work to help them develop a work plan or provide access to mediation, so both parents can be active in their children’s lives.

Community Mediation Center is actively seeking community partners. Would you like to bring Conflict Coaching to your group? Contact the Community Partners Coordinator at info@conflictcrushers.org.

Benefits of Conflict Coaching

• Learn peaceful ways to deal with conflict.
• Develop action plans that will range from reducing the negative aspects of their conflicts to actually resolving and ending their conflict situations.
• Parents will become more capable of sustaining healthy family relationships.
• Non-custodial parents will develop sustainable relationships with their children through increased parenting time.
• Parents will learn effective communication skills that will benefit their personal, workplace, and family relationships.

How can you help others "Keep It Together" ?

We are currently looking for volunteers that are interested in becoming Conflict Coaches.

See our Training Calendar for information about our Conflict Coach training!

Resolving Conflicts | Building Relationships | Empowering People