Conflict Restora™

Conflict Resolution, Mediation, & Conflict Resolution Skill Development.

Conflict Restora™ - CircleUp’s Premier Conflict Resolution Collection

Rooted In Restorative Justice and Advanced Mediation Practices.

Conflict resolution has always been at the heart of CircleUp’s mission. In fact, the very first service we ever developed was an advanced mediation practice that fused restorative justice principles with structured mediation techniques. The result? A detailed, needs-based approach to conflict resolution designed to restore a sense of well-being for those who’ve experienced harm—while guiding all parties toward sustainable, human-centered solutions.

Conflict Restora™ includes our signature Conflict Restora™ Collection of professional development trainings and (coming soon) the Conflict Restora™ 40-Hour Mediation Certification Program. Our mediators are known for their rigorous preparation, ability to hold space in high-emotion environments, and deep respect for each person's experience in the conflict.

Conflict Restora™

Collection

Conflict Resolution Trainings & Professional Development Solutions

Meanwell™

Conflict Conversations & Communication Strategies

Learn a simple, practical framework for resolving conflict—without defensiveness, avoidance, or escalation.

At A Glance

A dynamic course that equips teams to address real-world conflict.

  1. Who It’s For: Employees, managers, directors, supervisors from local government to academia to non-profits and anywhere in-between

  2. What You’ll Walk Away With: Practical conflict conversation tools you can apply immediately

  3. Duration & Format: Standard 2 hours - customizable for shorter sessions or extended learning available in all formats (in-person, online, self-paced)

  4. Key Benefits:
    • Reduce defensiveness and escalation in tense moments
    • Build trust through respectful communication
    • Gain a shared language for team conflict

  5. Extras: Handouts & practice scenarios included

  6. Popular add-on modules: Conflict style exploration, conflict prevention through relationship inclusion strategies & more!

  • Even when people mean well, conflict happens.
    Miscommunication, assumption, and unspoken tension can quietly erode trust in any workplace—but it doesn’t have to be that way. Meanwell™ is CircleUp’s signature training designed to help staff transform moments of conflict into opportunities for clarity, connection, and mutual understanding.

    This highly practical, hands-on training helps participants navigate the complexity of conflict by exploring how intent and impact often diverge—and what to do about it. Grounded in emotional intelligence and restorative communication, Meanwell™ introduces a powerful and easy-to-learn framework called Conflict Conversations—a structured approach to addressing conflict directly, early, and respectfully.

    Participants will:

    • Identify the different “lenses” people use to perceive and interpret conflict

    • Recognize and interrupt the common cycle of workplace miscommunication and assumption

    • Learn best practices for initiating and participating in respectful, direct conflict conversations

    • Practice communication techniques that reduce defensiveness, build trust, and create space for repair

    • Shift from passive avoidance to active engagement—without escalating harm

    By the end of the training, your team will walk away with a shared language, a clear protocol for hard conversations, and the confidence to tackle tension in real time. Meanwell™ isn’t about avoiding conflict—it’s about learning how to meet it with skill, courage, and care.

    • Tailored and customized for real workplace conflict your team is experiencing

    • Grounded in restorative communication and emotional intelligence

    • Practical tools participants can use immediately

    • Creates shared language across teams and departments

    • Supports earlier intervention—before conflict escalates

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Meanwell™ is CircleUp’s signature training designed to help teams navigate everyday misunderstandings, tension-filled moments, and emotionally charged conflict conversations with clarity, care, and confidence. Through relatable scenarios, conversation tools, and hands-on practice, participants learn how to bridge the gap between what they meant, and what others heard, and what had happened to mend relationships and clarify misunderstandings.

  • Even when people mean well, conflict happens.
    Miscommunication, assumption, and unspoken tension can quietly erode trust in any workplace—but it doesn’t have to be that way. Meanwell™ is CircleUp’s signature training designed to help staff transform moments of conflict into opportunities for clarity, connection, and mutual understanding.

    This highly practical, hands-on training helps participants navigate the complexity of conflict by exploring how intent and impact often diverge—and what to do about it. Grounded in emotional intelligence and restorative communication, Meanwell™ introduces a powerful and easy-to-learn framework called Conflict Conversations—a structured approach to addressing conflict directly, early, and respectfully.

    Participants will:

    • Identify the different “lenses” people use to perceive and interpret conflict

    • Recognize and interrupt the common cycle of workplace miscommunication and assumption

    • Learn best practices for initiating and participating in respectful, direct conflict conversations

    • Explore what it truly means to “show up” when invited into a difficult conversation

    • Practice communication techniques that reduce defensiveness, build trust, and create space for repair

    • Shift from passive avoidance to active engagement—without escalating harm

    By the end of the training, your team will walk away with a shared language, a clear protocol for hard conversations, and the confidence to tackle tension in real time. Meanwell™ isn’t about avoiding conflict—it’s about learning how to meet it with skill, courage, and care.

Need Support Navigating a Tough Conflict?

Conflict Restora™ Consulting Can Help!

Whether you're facing team tension, leadership misalignment, or a sensitive situation you’re not sure how to handle—Conflict Restora™ Consulting is here to help. We guide you through the hard stuff with strategy, care, and clarity.

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Conflict Restora™ DIRECT

Full-Service Conflict Resolution Facilitated By CircleUP®

End-to-End Conflict Resolution Handled With Precision, Care, and Integrity

Conflict Restora™ Direct is the next-level extension of our acclaimed Conflict Restora™ framework—delivering in-house, facilitated resolution for teams and individuals facing significant workplace conflict.

In this premium service, CircleUp’s trained mediators and conflict specialists lead a rigorous, emotionally intelligent process that includes:

  • Initial conflict screening

  • Confidential individual assessments

  • Solution Circle™ facilitation

  • Post-resolution reporting and recommendations

  • Optional follow-up for accountability and sustainability

Trusted by government leaders, superintendents, city managers, and executives across the country, Conflict Restora™ Direct is built to bring emotional safety, strategic clarity, and respectful communication into even the most challenging dynamics.

Conflict Restora™ DIRECT 7 Step Process

1. Initial Confidential Consultation (Pre-Service Agreement)

A 30-minute, no-cost confidential call with key leadership to assess:

  • The nature of the conflict

  • Parties involved

  • Whether our approach is appropriate, given HR, legal, or union involvement
    ➤ Outcome: Determination on whether to proceed

2. Preliminary Assessment Meeting

A 50–90 minute strategy session with the requester or leadership contact to:

  • Clarify what occurred

  • Identify participants and prior response efforts

  • Understand the broader context or root issues
    ➤ Outcome: Definition of scope, conflict complexity, and desired outcomes

3. Incident Assessment Meetings

One-on-one conflict resolution meetings with all key and secondary participants to:

  • Explore emotional impact and perspectives

  • Uncover deeper dynamics or overlapping issues

  • Prepare individuals for meaningful dialogue
    ➤ Outcome: Individual readiness and insight into underlying issues

4. Incident Assessment Report & Recommendations

A confidential summary shared with leadership, including:

  • Key insights (without disclosing confidential details)

  • Recommendations on next steps

  • Determination on whether participants are ready for a facilitated resolution meeting
    ➤ Outcome: Strategic roadmap for resolution and action planning

5. Conflict Resolution Meeting Facilitation

A 90-minute to 3-hour facilitated session (online or in person), during which participants:

  • Share perspectives

  • Clarify misunderstandings

  • Engage in open, guided communication

  • Work toward mutual understanding and needs-based agreements
    ➤ Outcome: Restored professional relationships, clarity, and a shared path forward

6. Post-Meeting Report & Recommendations

A professional summary outlining:

  • Key themes and agreements

  • Follow-up recommendations

  • Organizational insights or policy-level suggestions (if applicable)
    ➤ Outcome: Accountability tools and recommendations for long-term impact

7. Optional Follow-Up Session (1–2 Months Later)

A 60–90 minute post-resolution check-in to:

  • Evaluate progress

  • Address any ongoing concerns or adjustments

  • Re-establish accountability and confidence
    ➤ Outcome: Continued healing, strengthened commitments, and sustainable resolution

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Conflict Restora™ Mediator

40-Hour Mediation Certification Program

Launching Publicly for the First Time

Built on 10+ Years of Private Expertise

Introducing the Conflict Restora™ Mediator Certification Program

For over a decade, Circle of Education has quietly trained mediators behind the scenes—working one-on-one with specialized directors, leaders, and employees within organizations. Now, for the first time, we’re opening this transformative certification to the public.

Rooted in restorative justice values and enriched by traditional mediation tools, the Conflict Restora™ Mediator Certification goes beyond surface-level conflict resolution. This 40-hour program blends self-paced modules, live trainings, and continuing education units (CEUs) to equip you with skills in conflict assessment, conflict analysis, and advanced resolution practices.

Whether you serve in universities, K–12 schools, city agencies, or community organizations, this certification will prepare you to facilitate powerful, restorative conversations that create real change.

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