The Conflict Resolution Center of Baltimore County

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The Conflict Resolution Center of Baltimore County The Conflict Resolution Center of Baltimore County, a 501(c)3 social benefit organization, provides conflict resolution and restorative justice services.

Since 2005, communities across the country have used October 15th to highlight Conflict Resolution Day to spotlight the ...
10/15/2026

Since 2005, communities across the country have used October 15th to highlight Conflict Resolution Day to spotlight the peaceful ways people can work through disagreement instead of letting conflict turn into something bigger.

This is our everyday work. Whether it's two neighbors, a family, or a whole community trying to find their way back to each other, we believe conflict doesn't have to mean the end of a relationship, and it could even possibly be the start of a better one.

Today, we're celebrating every mediator, facilitator, and peaceful conflict-resolver doing this work and inviting you to think about one place in your own life where a little more understanding could go a long way. Happy National Conflict Resolution Day!

Anthony Thomas from the Conflict Resolution Center of Baltimore County will be presenting at the Maryland Nonprofits Non...
10/14/2026

Anthony Thomas from the Conflict Resolution Center of Baltimore County will be presenting at the Maryland Nonprofits Nonprofits conference on October 22nd — join us for "Practical Tools for Navigating Conflict." This session explores practical approaches for navigating conflict with greater clarity and confidence. Attendees will leave with strategies they can put to use right away to strengthen communication, collaboration, and partnerships within their organizations and communities.

Looking forward to learning and connecting with Maryland's nonprofit community! Learn more: https://bit.ly/4xsMGXB

“Winning" isn't always the goal.Sometimes a conversation ends without agreement — and that's okay.You can leave a hard c...
10/13/2026

“Winning" isn't always the goal.

Sometimes a conversation ends without agreement — and that's okay.

You can leave a hard conversation having stayed true to your own values and needs, even if the other person doesn't come around.

As Avery Richardson, Mediation Program Specialist at CRCBC, puts it: "Sometimes the resolution is just a resolution of one."

That's still a resolution.

Try this: Before you walk away from a disagreement, name one thing you held onto — a value, a boundary, a piece of your own perspective. That's your win, even if nothing else changed.

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We know your inbox is busy — but this one's worth making room for. Each month, we share quick tips, resources, and insights that equip neighbors, coworkers, families, and students across Baltimore County with practical ways to resolve conflict. Subscribe now → https://crcbaltimorecounty.org/

10/07/2026

Meet Kara Miller, the newest member of the CRCBC Board of Directors!

With more than two decades in talent and HR leadership, Kara has spent her career helping organizations develop leaders, strengthen teams, and navigate change — expertise that translates directly to CRCBC's mission.

What drew her to us? A lifelong curiosity about what drives people — how they communicate, navigate challenges, and build relationships. That curiosity, paired with her passion for helping others grow, is exactly why she's honored to lend her strategic and people-development expertise to strengthening the communities CRCBC serves.

Thank you, Kara, for your leadership and your commitment to conflict resolution in Baltimore County; we’re so proud to call you part of our team!

Get curious about the other person.Most conflicts aren't really about the surface issue.Slow the disagreement down and p...
10/01/2026

Get curious about the other person.

Most conflicts aren't really about the surface issue.

Slow the disagreement down and peel it back — underneath, there's usually a value that isn't being acknowledged: respect, safety, being heard. Two people can care about the exact same thing and still clash because they disagree on what honoring that value looks like.

Try this: When a disagreement starts to heat up, try asking open-ended questions instead — "What did you mean by that?" or "Can you tell me more?" Curiosity opens the door to understanding, while debate tends to close it.

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As the seasons turn, so does the calendar — a new school year, holiday gatherings, an election cycle. With all that acti...
09/28/2026

As the seasons turn, so does the calendar — a new school year, holiday gatherings, an election cycle. With all that activity, disagreements are inevitable.

That's why this month we're sharing tips to help keep a minor disagreement from becoming a full-blown conflict.

First up: get curious about yourself before you get curious about anyone else.

Before you can understand someone else in a conflict, get honest with yourself first. Are you responding to facts, or to emotion? (Often it's both.) Slow down and ask: Why am I responding this way? What's really upsetting me? Can I name this feeling beyond "angry"?

Most of us treat conflict as a threat — someone disagrees, so we explain, defend, convince. But anger and frustration are secondary emotions; there's almost always a root cause underneath.

Try this: Pausing to notice your own reaction is a small move that builds real resolution skills.

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Stress and conflict aren't separate problems. Most of the time, we know that they feed each other. When people are stret...
09/09/2026

Stress and conflict aren't separate problems. Most of the time, we know that they feed each other. When people are stretched thin, they're more likely to snap at a misunderstanding instead of working through it. And unresolved conflict, left to simmer, adds its own weight to an already heavy load of stress. It's a spinning cycle: the more stressed we are, the worse we handle conflict — and the worse we handle conflict, the more stressed we become.

Breaking that cycle doesn't mean eliminating stress. That's not realistic in any environment (Baltimore was just ranked the 2nd most stressed city in the U.S. by WalletHub). It means building the skills to handle friction well when it shows up, naming a problem before it festers, listening without getting defensive, and working toward resolution instead of avoidance.

That's what the Conflict Resolution Center of Baltimore County offers: structured mediation and conferencing that give people a way to process pressure instead of just absorbing it. Reach out to us if you know of someone who could use our help to mediate a problem in Baltimore County.

09/03/2026

You've been getting to know so many of the faces behind the work at the Conflict Resolution Center of Baltimore County — the staff and volunteers who show up every day to make our mission possible. Today, we want to introduce you to a few more of the individuals who make this work possible: our Board.

We're proud to introduce you to Chanel Newsome, MBA, CFRE. Chanel is a Baltimore native with over 25 years of fundraising experience in higher education, healthcare, and faith-based organizations. Chanel currently serves as Director of Development for Annual and Planned Giving at Morgan State University and is deeply committed to strengthening communities through donor-centric fundraising and service.

Chanel, we're so honored to have you supporting our mission of promoting peace and understanding in the community!

Baltimore was recently ranked the 2nd most stressed city in the U.S. (WalletHub). When stress is the backdrop, conflict ...
08/28/2026

Baltimore was recently ranked the 2nd most stressed city in the U.S. (WalletHub). When stress is the backdrop, conflict resolution is the skill that matters most.

The Conflict Resolution Center of Baltimore County believes every person is capable of resolving their own conflicts -- and that everyone deserves access to high-quality conflict resolution services to do it. Through community mediation and community conferencing, CRCBC provides residents across Baltimore County with a safe and structured way to resolve conflicts.

But that access depends on financial support from our community.

These services require financial support to operate, and your donation helps keep them available to every resident, workplace, and neighborhood in Baltimore County.

Give today and help build stronger, safer, more peaceful communities: https://crcbaltimorecounty.org/donate/

Conflict shows up everywhere — in families, between neighbors, within communities. But not every conflict needs the same...
08/11/2026

Conflict shows up everywhere — in families, between neighbors, within communities.
But not every conflict needs the same response.

The Conflict Resolution Center of Baltimore County offers two distinct services designed for different situations: Mediation and Community Conferencing. Swipe through to see how they differ.

Do you know someone who could use one of these services?
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Cockeysville, MD
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Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
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