Back to top

Conflict resolution

Develop understanding of conflict, identify suitable resolution approaches and practise key conflict management skills.

One day. For your team. Delivered in-person.

Conflict resolution

 

Course overview:

Understand the ingredients and stages in conflict escalation, explore power relations and dynamics and recognise common pitfalls in managing conflict. Participants identify suitable conflict resolution approaches, practise key skills and solution focused communication techniques to manage conflict, and discuss frequent problem areas and ways to resolve them.

 

Aim(s):

Practise key skills to build confidence to manage conflict.

 

Objectives:

By the end of the training course participants will have had opportunities to:

  • Identify key ingredients in all conflict
  • Recognise common pitfall approaches to managing conflict
  • Identify different stages of conflict escalation and consider suitable resolution approaches
  • Practise key skills to build confidence to manage conflict
  • Explore frequent problem areas and ways to resolve them

 

Maximum group size: 16

 

In-person training – we ask you to provide a suitable venue and refreshments.

Enquire or book in a meeting with us

Your trainer(s)

Susan Lawrence

Susan is a creative trainer, group and reflective practice facilitator with over 30 years’ experience. Susan’s work is influenced by her previous varied roles in the Voluntary and Community Sector, Social Work and Dramatherapy, and from her current work facilitating & training in trauma based, reflective practice clinical support groups. Susan is qualified in Youth & Community Work, Social Work, Creative Supervision, Adult Education and Dramatherapy.

 

Susan offers a responsive approach that helps people feel at ease. Key threads within her courses are authentic communication, developing confidence and empowerment work for individuals and the communities they work within. Susan uses inclusive and creative methods to maximise learning, enjoyment and skills development.

Ben Howie

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet consectetur. Ut rhoncus donec commodo laoreet tortor nibh molestie at. Vitae neque ullamcorper nulla scelerisque aliquet vulputate fringilla nisl. Amet non cursus pellentesque urna eget maecenas mi in massa. Et nisi ornare aliquet faucibus mattis varius tellus faucibus morbi. Tincidunt dolor nam in morbi in diam egestas ut. Donec id felis ac lorem. Vel praesent dignissim lorem velit sed. Nam quis vulputate aliquet amet nulla tellus dui volutpat sapien. Lobortis tristique sit proin ut accumsan.

trainingexstg

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet consectetur. Ut rhoncus donec commodo laoreet tortor nibh molestie at. Vitae neque ullamcorper nulla scelerisque aliquet vulputate fringilla nisl.

What people say

"The whole day was useful and the tools such as what's the story and the pin model. I will use in my practice as a social worker. Thank you Susan - an excellent training course and a lovely group."

Social worker, July 2025

"I found all the course extremely helpful and will use all the theories and strategies provided. Susan was a great trainer and very knowledgeable."

Course participant, July 2025

"Very refreshing to have an experienced and knowledgeable trainer with a passion for the subject. Good interaction between group members and trainer. Models were useful, especially roots and fruits."

Course participant, February 2024

"The strategies behind facing conflict was useful. Identifying communication styles and how people might cause or diffuse conflict."

Course participant, February 2024

Related courses

The Training Exchange

Effective communication

One day

For your team

Delivered in-person

The Training Exchange

Managing difficult conversations

Half day

For your team

Delivered online

The Training Exchange

De-escalation skills & challenging behaviour

One day

For individuals

Delivered in-person

190 +VAT

Tailored approach

If you can’t find what you’re looking for contact us. Our network of associate trainers cover many more areas of expertise.

All of our courses can be adapted for your organisation or region. We’ll work with you to design flexible or bespoke responses to meet specific individual and organisation needs.

Case studies

Case studies

Mental wellbeing in action

Case studies

Training for trainers in practice

Case studies

Supporting continuous learning in the NHS

Consultancy & projects

Rowan Miller and Dawn Taylor lead on The Training Exchange Consultancy; together they bring over 50 years’ experience of leadership and management. If you have ideas or a vision you want to explore they will connect you with the right specialist consultant to shape practice and design better services.

Related courses (this is content editable)