VMN WEBINAR: Dare to Be Different: Becoming a Preventive Practitioner (11/12/2026)

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Dare to Be Different: Becoming a Preventive Practitioner
A Training Tool for Avoiding Disputes

Think Upstream.

The conflict resolution field has long focused on repairing relationships after a dispute breaks out. But what if practitioners could intervene earlier — before conflict takes hold?

This workshop introduces a proactive alternative to traditional dispute resolution: a seven-step process for recognizing and defusing tension before it escalates into a full-blown dispute.

Attendees leave with a practical framework — and a new service offering they can bring straight to clients.

**This webinar is pending approval for 1.0 hours of CME credit (0.0 ethics) by the Supreme Court of Virginia.**

VMN Members $10
Non-members $35
VMN Student Member* $5
Non-member Students $15
*Students must be enrolled at an academic institution. This does not apply to New Mediator members.

Presenter Bio: Chuck Boles

A recipient of a Faculty Innovation research grant, his recently published “A Proactive Guide to Avoiding Disputes!"℠, has universal adaptability to multiple audiences.

His entertaining and informative lectures and workshop series, “How to Enjoy an Argument-Free Lifestyle!", has gained significant popularity within multiple business, academic, faith-based, and civic communities.

Available to present guest lectures and facilitate workshops, Chuck lives in Harrisonburg, Virginia, with his wife, Chris.

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VMN WEBINAR: Dare to Be Different: Becoming a Preventive Practitioner (11/12/2026)