Institute for the Study of Conflict Transformation upcoming events

ISCT Porch Gatherings 2026 (January 23, 2026)

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 17:00:00 GMT

ISCT Porch Gathering 2026

What: A virtual space to regularly gather, connect, and converse.

Who: Transformative practitioners who identify as members of the Black/African diasporic experience.

When: The 4^th Friday of each month from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Eastern via Zoom

Friday, January 23, 2026
Friday, February 27, 2026
Friday, March 27, 2026
Friday, April 24, 2026
Friday, May 29, 2026
Friday, June 26, 2026
Friday, July 24, 2026
Friday, August 28, 2026
Friday, September 25, 2026
Friday, October 23, 2026
Friday, November 20, 2026

Hosts: Barbara Cockerman, Mike Criam & Jerry Mings

How to Participate: Register here, and receive reminders with the zoom link a few days before each of the scheduled sessions.

Topics and Discussions: Informal and shaped by participants’ needs.

Transformative Mediation Practice Group for recent Basic Training Graduates (June 22, 2026)

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Coached Mediation Practice Group for recent Basic Training Graduates,

with Hannah Diamond and Martina Cirbusova

A great opportunity to practice your mediation skills in small group setting with a coach. Three sessions allows for time to play the roles of both a mediator and a party in the mediation. Group is limited to the recent graduates of the spring 2026 Basic Transformative Mediation Training.

Three 2 hour Sessions:

1.June 22, 2026, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

2.June 29, 2026, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

3.July 06, 2026, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Price: $100 USD

Member Price: $80 USD

Zoom link sent after registration.

Premises & Transformative Practice: Revisiting our Foundation, with Judy Saul (June 25, 2026)

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Premises & Transformative Practice: Revisiting our Foundation, with Judy Saul

The idea that purpose drives practice is central to our work as transformative practitioners. But what keeps us true to our purpose? That's where the premises come in. They are our foundation. Several years ago, during the design of a transformative dialogue training, we realized that beliefs related to identity, power, culture and group interaction deserve to be as deeply rooted as our understanding of conflict and our belief in people’s capacity.

Join Judy Saul as she discusses the original and revised version of our premises, why they were expanded and how they are relevant to all of us whether having a one-on-one conversation, mediating, facilitating a dialogue or coaching. Then together we’ll explore how the premises directly affect our practice by sharing examples of choices made in response to an interaction and connecting those choices back to one or more of the premises.

$35 for members. $65 for non-members

ISCT Porch Gatherings 2026 (June 26, 2026)

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT

ISCT Porch Gathering 2026

What: A virtual space to regularly gather, connect, and converse.

Who: Transformative practitioners who identify as members of the Black/African diasporic experience.

When: The 4^th Friday of each month from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Eastern via Zoom

Friday, January 23, 2026
Friday, February 27, 2026
Friday, March 27, 2026
Friday, April 24, 2026
Friday, May 29, 2026
Friday, June 26, 2026
Friday, July 24, 2026
Friday, August 28, 2026
Friday, September 25, 2026
Friday, October 23, 2026
Friday, November 20, 2026

Hosts: Barbara Cockerman, Mike Criam & Jerry Mings

How to Participate: Register here, and receive reminders with the zoom link a few days before each of the scheduled sessions.

Topics and Discussions: Informal and shaped by participants’ needs.

Transformative Mediation Practice Group for recent Basic Training Graduates (June 29, 2026)

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Coached Mediation Practice Group for recent Basic Training Graduates,

with Hannah Diamond and Martina Cirbusova

Three 2 hour Sessions:

1.June 22, 2026, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

2.June 29, 2026, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

3.July 06, 2026, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Price: $100 USD

Member Price: $80 USD

Zoom link sent after registration.

Transformative Mediation Practice Group for recent Basic Training Graduates (July 06, 2026)

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Coached Mediation Practice Group for recent Basic Training Graduates,

with Hannah Diamond and Martina Cirbusova

Three 2 hour Sessions:

1.June 22, 2026, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

2.June 29, 2026, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

3.July 06, 2026, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Price: $100 USD

Member Price: $80 USD

Zoom link sent after registration.

ISCT Porch Gatherings 2026 (July 24, 2026)

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT

ISCT Porch Gathering 2026

What: A virtual space to regularly gather, connect, and converse.

Who: Transformative practitioners who identify as members of the Black/African diasporic experience.

When: The 4^th Friday of each month from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Eastern via Zoom

Friday, January 23, 2026
Friday, February 27, 2026
Friday, March 27, 2026
Friday, April 24, 2026
Friday, May 29, 2026
Friday, June 26, 2026
Friday, July 24, 2026
Friday, August 28, 2026
Friday, September 25, 2026
Friday, October 23, 2026
Friday, November 20, 2026

Hosts: Barbara Cockerman, Mike Criam & Jerry Mings

How to Participate: Register here, and receive reminders with the zoom link a few days before each of the scheduled sessions.

Topics and Discussions: Informal and shaped by participants’ needs.

ISCT Porch Gatherings 2026 (August 28, 2026)

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT

ISCT Porch Gathering 2026

What: A virtual space to regularly gather, connect, and converse.

Who: Transformative practitioners who identify as members of the Black/African diasporic experience.

When: The 4^th Friday of each month from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Eastern via Zoom

Friday, January 23, 2026
Friday, February 27, 2026
Friday, March 27, 2026
Friday, April 24, 2026
Friday, May 29, 2026
Friday, June 26, 2026
Friday, July 24, 2026
Friday, August 28, 2026
Friday, September 25, 2026
Friday, October 23, 2026
Friday, November 20, 2026

Hosts: Barbara Cockerman, Mike Criam & Jerry Mings

How to Participate: Register here, and receive reminders with the zoom link a few days before each of the scheduled sessions.

Topics and Discussions: Informal and shaped by participants’ needs.

ISCT Porch Gatherings 2026 (September 25, 2026)

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

ISCT Porch Gathering 2026

What: A virtual space to regularly gather, connect, and converse.

Who: Transformative practitioners who identify as members of the Black/African diasporic experience.

When: The 4^th Friday of each month from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Eastern via Zoom

Friday, January 23, 2026
Friday, February 27, 2026
Friday, March 27, 2026
Friday, April 24, 2026
Friday, May 29, 2026
Friday, June 26, 2026
Friday, July 24, 2026
Friday, August 28, 2026
Friday, September 25, 2026
Friday, October 23, 2026
Friday, November 20, 2026

Hosts: Barbara Cockerman, Mike Criam & Jerry Mings

How to Participate: Register here, and receive reminders with the zoom link a few days before each of the scheduled sessions.

Topics and Discussions: Informal and shaped by participants’ needs.

Basic Transformative Mediation Training Package, with Janet Mueller & Christian Petschke (October 13, 2026)

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT

The ISCT Basic Transformative Mediation Training gives participants a solid foundation in the Transformative Approach to Mediation, including the theory and how it is lived out in action.

This package includes two parts: the Basic Mediation Course (6 sessions) and a Mediation Practice Group (3 sessions).

Part 1 Basic Mediation Course

This course is 18 hours of live, interactive online training with a small class size and experienced trainer. The course includes presentations, discussions, exercises, and role plays. The class will meet as a large group as well as work in break-out groups. We will be using Google drive for sharing materials and email for communication between sessions.

Following the 6 Basic Training sessions, participants will join a 3 session practice group.

By completing this full package, you will have completed a 24 hour Basic Transformative Mediation training.

*Scholarships available, fill out an application form!

______________________________Dates & Times_________________________________

Basic Transformative Mediation Training dates all times in Eastern US

1. October 13, 2026, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

2. October 20, 2026, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

3. October 27, 2026, 12:00 AM - 3:00 PM*

4. November 03, 2026, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

5. November 10, 2026, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

6. November 17, 2026, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Basic Transformative Mediation Practice Group dates:

7. December 01, 2026, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

8. December 08, 2026, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

9. December 15, 2026, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

*This week the US changes their clocks for daylight savings but Europe has not. The start time will be 5pm CET for all of the weeks. Please use this link to check the time in your time zone, especially for the time change! Thanks.

Basic Transformative Mediation Training Package, with Janet Mueller & Christian Petschke (October 20, 2026)

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT

The ISCT Basic Transformative Mediation Training gives participants a solid foundation in the Transformative Approach to Mediation, including the theory and how it is lived out in action.

This package includes two parts: the Basic Mediation Course (6 sessions) and a Mediation Practice Group (3 sessions).

Part 1 Basic Mediation Course

Following the 6 Basic Training sessions, participants will join a 3 session practice group.

By completing this full package, you will have completed a 24 hour Basic Transformative Mediation training.

*Scholarships available, fill out an application form!

______________________________Dates & Times_________________________________

Basic Transformative Mediation Training dates all times in Eastern US

1. October 13, 2026, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

2. October 20, 2026, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

3. October 27, 2026, 12:00 AM - 3:00 PM*

4. November 03, 2026, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

5. November 10, 2026, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

6. November 17, 2026, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Basic Transformative Mediation Practice Group dates:

7. December 01, 2026, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

8. December 08, 2026, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

9. December 15, 2026, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

ISCT Porch Gatherings 2026 (October 23, 2026)

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT

ISCT Porch Gathering 2026

What: A virtual space to regularly gather, connect, and converse.

Who: Transformative practitioners who identify as members of the Black/African diasporic experience.

When: The 4^th Friday of each month from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Eastern via Zoom

Friday, January 23, 2026
Friday, February 27, 2026
Friday, March 27, 2026
Friday, April 24, 2026
Friday, May 29, 2026
Friday, June 26, 2026
Friday, July 24, 2026
Friday, August 28, 2026
Friday, September 25, 2026
Friday, October 23, 2026
Friday, November 20, 2026

Hosts: Barbara Cockerman, Mike Criam & Jerry Mings

How to Participate: Register here, and receive reminders with the zoom link a few days before each of the scheduled sessions.

Topics and Discussions: Informal and shaped by participants’ needs.

Basic Transformative Mediation Training Package, with Janet Mueller & Christian Petschke (October 27, 2026)

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT

The ISCT Basic Transformative Mediation Training gives participants a solid foundation in the Transformative Approach to Mediation, including the theory and how it is lived out in action.

This package includes two parts: the Basic Mediation Course (6 sessions) and a Mediation Practice Group (3 sessions).

Part 1 Basic Mediation Course

Following the 6 Basic Training sessions, participants will join a 3 session practice group.

By completing this full package, you will have completed a 24 hour Basic Transformative Mediation training.

*Scholarships available, fill out an application form!

______________________________Dates & Times_________________________________

Basic Transformative Mediation Training dates all times in Eastern US

1. October 13, 2026, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

2. October 20, 2026, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

3. October 27, 2026, 12:00 AM - 3:00 PM*

4. November 03, 2026, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

5. November 10, 2026, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

6. November 17, 2026, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Basic Transformative Mediation Practice Group dates:

7. December 01, 2026, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

8. December 08, 2026, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

9. December 15, 2026, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Basic Transformative Mediation Training Package, with Janet Mueller & Christian Petschke (November 03, 2026)

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 16:00:00 GMT

The ISCT Basic Transformative Mediation Training gives participants a solid foundation in the Transformative Approach to Mediation, including the theory and how it is lived out in action.

This package includes two parts: the Basic Mediation Course (6 sessions) and a Mediation Practice Group (3 sessions).

Part 1 Basic Mediation Course

Following the 6 Basic Training sessions, participants will join a 3 session practice group.

By completing this full package, you will have completed a 24 hour Basic Transformative Mediation training.

*Scholarships available, fill out an application form!

______________________________Dates & Times_________________________________

Basic Transformative Mediation Training dates all times in Eastern US

1. October 13, 2026, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

2. October 20, 2026, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

3. October 27, 2026, 12:00 AM - 3:00 PM*

4. November 03, 2026, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

5. November 10, 2026, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

6. November 17, 2026, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Basic Transformative Mediation Practice Group dates:

7. December 01, 2026, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

8. December 08, 2026, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

9. December 15, 2026, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Basic Transformative Mediation Training Package, with Janet Mueller & Christian Petschke (November 10, 2026)

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 16:00:00 GMT

The ISCT Basic Transformative Mediation Training gives participants a solid foundation in the Transformative Approach to Mediation, including the theory and how it is lived out in action.

This package includes two parts: the Basic Mediation Course (6 sessions) and a Mediation Practice Group (3 sessions).

Part 1 Basic Mediation Course

Following the 6 Basic Training sessions, participants will join a 3 session practice group.

By completing this full package, you will have completed a 24 hour Basic Transformative Mediation training.

*Scholarships available, fill out an application form!

______________________________Dates & Times_________________________________

Basic Transformative Mediation Training dates all times in Eastern US

1. October 13, 2026, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

2. October 20, 2026, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

3. October 27, 2026, 12:00 AM - 3:00 PM*

4. November 03, 2026, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

5. November 10, 2026, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

6. November 17, 2026, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Basic Transformative Mediation Practice Group dates:

7. December 01, 2026, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

8. December 08, 2026, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

9. December 15, 2026, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Basic Transformative Mediation Training Package, with Janet Mueller & Christian Petschke (November 17, 2026)

Tue, 17 Nov 2026 16:00:00 GMT

The ISCT Basic Transformative Mediation Training gives participants a solid foundation in the Transformative Approach to Mediation, including the theory and how it is lived out in action.

This package includes two parts: the Basic Mediation Course (6 sessions) and a Mediation Practice Group (3 sessions).

Part 1 Basic Mediation Course

Following the 6 Basic Training sessions, participants will join a 3 session practice group.

By completing this full package, you will have completed a 24 hour Basic Transformative Mediation training.

*Scholarships available, fill out an application form!

______________________________Dates & Times_________________________________

Basic Transformative Mediation Training dates all times in Eastern US

1. October 13, 2026, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

2. October 20, 2026, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

3. October 27, 2026, 12:00 AM - 3:00 PM*

4. November 03, 2026, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

5. November 10, 2026, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

6. November 17, 2026, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Basic Transformative Mediation Practice Group dates:

7. December 01, 2026, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

8. December 08, 2026, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

9. December 15, 2026, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

ISCT Porch Gatherings 2026 (November 20, 2026)

Fri, 20 Nov 2026 05:00:00 GMT

ISCT Porch Gathering 2026

What: A virtual space to regularly gather, connect, and converse.

Who: Transformative practitioners who identify as members of the Black/African diasporic experience.

When: The 4^th Friday of each month from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Eastern via Zoom

Friday, January 23, 2026
Friday, February 27, 2026
Friday, March 27, 2026
Friday, April 24, 2026
Friday, May 29, 2026
Friday, June 26, 2026
Friday, July 24, 2026
Friday, August 28, 2026
Friday, September 25, 2026
Friday, October 23, 2026
Friday, November 20, 2026

Hosts: Barbara Cockerman, Mike Criam & Jerry Mings

How to Participate: Register here, and receive reminders with the zoom link a few days before each of the scheduled sessions.

Topics and Discussions: Informal and shaped by participants’ needs.

Basic Transformative Mediation Training Package, with Janet Mueller & Christian Petschke (December 01, 2026)

Tue, 01 Dec 2026 16:00:00 GMT

The ISCT Basic Transformative Mediation Training gives participants a solid foundation in the Transformative Approach to Mediation, including the theory and how it is lived out in action.

This package includes two parts: the Basic Mediation Course (6 sessions) and a Mediation Practice Group (3 sessions).

Part 1 Basic Mediation Course

Following the 6 Basic Training sessions, participants will join a 3 session practice group.

By completing this full package, you will have completed a 24 hour Basic Transformative Mediation training.

*Scholarships available, fill out an application form!

______________________________Dates & Times_________________________________

Basic Transformative Mediation Training dates all times in Eastern US

1. October 13, 2026, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

2. October 20, 2026, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

3. October 27, 2026, 12:00 AM - 3:00 PM*

4. November 03, 2026, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

5. November 10, 2026, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

6. November 17, 2026, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Basic Transformative Mediation Practice Group dates:

7. December 01, 2026, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

8. December 08, 2026, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

9. December 15, 2026, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Basic Transformative Mediation Training Package, with Janet Mueller & Christian Petschke (December 08, 2026)

Tue, 08 Dec 2026 16:00:00 GMT

The ISCT Basic Transformative Mediation Training gives participants a solid foundation in the Transformative Approach to Mediation, including the theory and how it is lived out in action.

This package includes two parts: the Basic Mediation Course (6 sessions) and a Mediation Practice Group (3 sessions).

Part 1 Basic Mediation Course

Following the 6 Basic Training sessions, participants will join a 3 session practice group.

By completing this full package, you will have completed a 24 hour Basic Transformative Mediation training.

*Scholarships available, fill out an application form!

______________________________Dates & Times_________________________________

Basic Transformative Mediation Training dates all times in Eastern US

1. October 13, 2026, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

2. October 20, 2026, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

3. October 27, 2026, 12:00 AM - 3:00 PM*

4. November 03, 2026, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

5. November 10, 2026, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

6. November 17, 2026, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Basic Transformative Mediation Practice Group dates:

7. December 01, 2026, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

8. December 08, 2026, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

9. December 15, 2026, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Basic Transformative Mediation Training Package, with Janet Mueller & Christian Petschke (December 15, 2026)

Tue, 15 Dec 2026 16:00:00 GMT

The ISCT Basic Transformative Mediation Training gives participants a solid foundation in the Transformative Approach to Mediation, including the theory and how it is lived out in action.

This package includes two parts: the Basic Mediation Course (6 sessions) and a Mediation Practice Group (3 sessions).

Part 1 Basic Mediation Course

Following the 6 Basic Training sessions, participants will join a 3 session practice group.

By completing this full package, you will have completed a 24 hour Basic Transformative Mediation training.

*Scholarships available, fill out an application form!

______________________________Dates & Times_________________________________

Basic Transformative Mediation Training dates all times in Eastern US

1. October 13, 2026, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

2. October 20, 2026, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

3. October 27, 2026, 12:00 AM - 3:00 PM*

4. November 03, 2026, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

5. November 10, 2026, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

6. November 17, 2026, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Basic Transformative Mediation Practice Group dates:

7. December 01, 2026, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

8. December 08, 2026, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

9. December 15, 2026, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM