Civil discourse to build relationships and resolve conflicts.

We empower people to have healthy, generative conversations across perspectives where they live, learn, work and worship.

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TRAINING: Learn communication skills across perspectives

Communications skills trainings empower you and your group to have honest, constructive conversations, even when there is disagreement.

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FACILITATION: Offer facilitated conversations in your community

Build understanding and belonging through structured dialogues about the issues that matter. We’ll collaborate with you to design a dialogue that opens doors to problem-solving, conflict resolution and positive action.

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MEDIATION: Resolve conflicts with a professional mediator

Sometimes mediation services with a professional are what is needed to help two or more parties resolve conflicts and generate solutions together.

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The benefits of what we do:

Bring community Together

When people have skills and space to speak their minds respectfully, it leads to connection and ultimately culture change.​

CULTIVATE UNDERSTANDING AND TRUST

Dialogue is powerful. People feel heard and seen. This is the first step to building trust, breaking down stereotypes and resolving conflicts.​

AVOID COSTLY LITIGATION

Mediation can resolve differences and preserve relationships, while creating a win-win resolution.

Who We Serve

  • Businesses
  • Civic organizations
  • Schools
  • Universities
  • Religious congregations
  • Government entities
  • Non-profit organizations
  • Neighborhood associations
  • Families
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Testimonials

"The information gleaned through work with Olive Branch has helped our church grow closer together and has transcended our community. In a world where listening is not a high value, we need more people doing this kind of work."
Pastor Karla Shaw
Point Loma Community Presbyterian Church
"Scott possesses a rare and invaluable skill: the ability to navigate deeply entrenched conflicts where patience has long worn thin. He acts as a steady vessel, absorbing high emotions while skillfully guiding parties through the conversation, ensuring they stay the course towards resolution."
Laura Lorber
Professional Mediator

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Our Team

Over many years, we’ve seen what’s possible when people on different sides of a conflict have space to speak openly, listen, ask questions and find ways to move forward productively. We’re on a mission to help people work through their differences, find more fulfillment in their relationships and raise their voices with integrity. It’s possible. Let us show you how.

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