10 September 2025
1 day, 09:00 AM AEST - 04:00 PM AEST
Presbyterian Church of Australia Sydney Offices
168-180 Chalmers Street, Surry Hills, Level 1
NSW
Everyday Conflict Coaching
The purpose of conflict coaching training is to equip you to help others resolve conflict and reconcile relationships without your direct involvement in the conflict. This first course is aimed at the kinds of everyday conflicts and conversations we have with friends, family members, colleagues and others.
This training is just one part of our inaugural intensive school. Head to the events page to see what other courses are on offer during this intensive school week.
Our presenters
Bruce Burgess
Bruce Burgess is married to Helen and they have two adult children. He is the Founding Director of PeaceWise and was Australia’s first Certified Christian Conciliator™. He holds degrees in Arts, Law, Christian Studies and Theology and is an international conference speaker. Bruce’s peacemaking work has led him to become involved in teaching and working with schools, workplace disputes, church and para-church based conflict cases. Bruce has a passion for seeing both adults and childrens’ lives transformed by the power of the gospel of peace and for building cultures and communities of peace. He loves seeing God break through to repair, restore and sustain healthy relationships. Bruce constantly thanks God for being the amazing God of peace that he is, who has provided so much help, wisdom and grace for living life.
Stephanie Schwarz
Steph’s vision is to see Christians equipped with a common biblical understanding for peacemaking. Steph believes that peacemaking skills are effective for conflict resolution and enriching community life – in churches, families and global contexts. Steph works as a Psychologist in private practice and in the missions sector. She is delighted to be able to present PeaceWise training to people who are keen to nurture their relationships and communities.
Description
In this training, aimed at the kinds of everyday conflicts and conversations we have with friends, family members, colleagues and neighbours, you will:
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learn how Personal Peacemaking principles learnt in earlier courses can be used in conflict coaching
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discover a simple 4-part process to help someone respond to a conflict they are facing
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consider the character elements of a good conflict coach
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explore listening skills and the role of good questions
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learn how to gently probe deeper to explore the role of the human heart
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see ways to use Scripture to speak to the heart
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equip someone to have difficult conversations
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have the opportunity to put it into practice!
For persons such as those in full time pastoral ministry, teachers or lawyers, if the content of the training is relevant to your professional development or continuing accreditation or education requirements you may claim one 'unit' for each hour of attendance, subject to the rules of the relevant programme.
Prerequisites
Please note the following are prerequisite courses that must be completed prior to this course.
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Personal Peacemaking Intensive training
Special offers
Cancellation policy
Please note our cancellation policy:
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Up to one month before the course – $25 admin fee
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From 1 month to 1 week before the 1st day of training – 50% of the fee will be refunded.
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Within one week before the course – no refund will be given*
*For illness or emergency, a refund or fee credit will be supplied. A fee credit must used within 1 year. Registrants are responsible for registering for future training with credit supplied.
Registrations close 2 business days prior to the training (minimal pre-work).