Family Conflict Resolution Training | Parenting Mediation Classes - Ward Consulting
When Communication Breaks Down, Support Can Make All the Difference
Family conflict doesn’t always look dramatic. Sometimes it’s silence. Sometimes it’s talking in circles. And sometimes it’s just two people trying their best, but getting stuck in the same place again and again.
If you're experiencing a separation, parenting apart, or simply struggling to communicate, you're not alone, and you don’t have to figure it all out on your own.
At Ward Consulting, we offer family conflict resolution training, court mediation for families, and co-parenting mediation classes that help families move forward. Our approach is practical, respectful, and grounded in real life, not theory or blame.
Finding Common Ground, Even When It Feels Impossible
Co-parenting or resolving family issues during high-stress times can feel overwhelming. Maybe you’ve tried talking, maybe you’ve even been to court. But what’s missing is a space where everyone feels heard and where the focus stays on what matters most: your children and your peace of mind.
Through our co-parenting mediation classes, you’ll learn how to:
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Communicate in ways that reduce conflict, not escalate it
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Build parenting plans that actually work for your real day-to-day
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Handle emotional conversations without shutting down or lashing out
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Support your child through change with consistency and calm
And in cases that involve legal decisions, our court mediation for families can help resolve custody or parenting issues without dragging things through lengthy court battles. The goal isn’t to “win”—it’s to find a way forward that’s healthy, sustainable, and fair for everyone involved.
What We Offer
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Family Conflict Resolution Training
Designed for both families and professionals, this training helps participants learn tools to manage tough conversations and work toward mutual understanding.
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Court Mediation for Families
If you’re already involved in the legal system, our mediation services offer a neutral, structured space to reach agreements outside of the courtroom.
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Co-Parenting Mediation Classes
These sessions are for parents who want to improve communication, reduce stress, and raise their children in a more stable, cooperative environment—even if they’re not on the same page yet.
Every session is led with empathy, professionalism, and a deep respect for the complexity of family relationships.
Meet Your Mediator: John Ward, LCDC III, CTRS-C
John Ward brings more than 30 years of personal and professional experience to every session. As someone who grew up in foster care, was later adopted, and has served as a therapeutic foster parent for over 19 years, John understands family conflict from all angles.
He’s worked as a caseworker, program manager, and director of counselingand has helped countless families navigate hard conversations with dignity. Whether you're walking into mediation for the first time or have tried before without success, John’s steady, respectful approach helps bring clarity in emotionally difficult situations.
Take the First Step Toward Change
You don’t have to keep repeating the same arguments. Things can look different. And sometimes, all it takes is the right support to shift the dynamic.
Ward Consulting’s family conflict resolution training, co-parenting mediation classes, and court mediation for families are here to help you reset communication, rebuild trust, and create a better path forward for you and for your kids.
Reach out today. Let’s take that first step together.