Institute of Applied Conflict Resolution and Mediation
Modernizing Conflict and Negotiation for a New Era
We help individuals, families, and organizations resolve high-stakes conflict, and train the next generation of certified professionals to do the same.
Our approach combines neuroscience, strategy, and human connection to deliver results that last.
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Welcome to the Institute of Applied Conflict Resolution and Mediation
Resolving conflict with neuroscience, clarity, and compassion.
At the Institute of Applied Conflict Resolution and Mediation, we help individuals, families, and organizations resolve conflict without the emotional and financial cost of court. Our neuroscience-based methods and more than 14,000 successful cases place us among the top 1% of mediators worldwide.
Led by Carol Barkes, named by Fox News as the top neuroscience-based conflict resolution expert in the country, our team combines advanced communication strategies with deep emotional intelligence to guide every session.
We serve clients locally in Boise, Idaho, and globally through virtual and in-person mediation services. Whether you are facing legal disputes, family conflict, or business disagreements, our process offers a smarter and more peaceful way forward, rooted in neuroscience, clarity, and human-centered communication.
Mediation Services for Individuals, Professionals, and Organizations
Whether you are facing a legal issue, a professional conflict, or a neighborhood dispute, our experienced team helps you resolve it without going to court. Our approach is grounded in neuroscience and designed to save time, reduce stress, and preserve peace of mind and relationships.
These professional conflict resolution services include:
Landlord and tenant disputes
Evictions and housing conflicts
HOA and real estate disagreements
Workplace and business partnership disputes
Construction and contractor issues
Business-to-business and client conflict
Insurance claim disputes and subrogation
Medical conflict resolution and malpractice concerns
Juvenile or minor criminal issues
Disagreements involving pet custody or care
Divorce and Child Custody Services
Supporting families through conflict with clarity and care.
Family separation and conflict are among the most personal and painful challenges people face. Whether it’s divorce, co-parenting struggles, or long-term family planning, our certified family mediators provide expert support to help families resolve disputes respectfully and cost-effectively.
Our goal is to create solutions that feel fair, where each person is heard and walks away satisfied.
We help with:
Divorce Mediation
Child Custody Mediation
Ongoing support through parenting coordination
Full-service guidance with our Concierge Mediation Program
Why Choose The Institute of Applied Conflict Resolution and Mediation?
We Don’t Mediate Like Everyone Else
Many mediators come from legal backgrounds. We come from neuroscience, negotiation, and behavioral science, not the courtroom. Our approach is rooted in how people actually think and feel during conflict, not just in what the law allows. That means we can help you create resolutions legal mediators can’t even think of, because they simply don’t have this lens.
Led by One of the Top Mediators in the World
Carol Barkes has mediated over 14,000 cases with a 95% resolution rate. Named the nation’s top neuroscience-based conflict resolution expert by Fox News, she delivers the kind of outcomes others can’t.
Resolution That Actually Feels Like Resolution
Our process is built on communication, not coercion. Clients don’t just settle. They leave with peace of mind. This is the difference between regretting an agreement for years… and walking away free, with no second-guessing, no resentment, and no looking back.
How To Work With Us
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Start with a Free Consultation
Schedule a quick call so we can understand your goals. Whether you're navigating conflict, building a stronger team, or looking to get certified in our methodology.
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Choose Your Path
Based on your needs, we’ll guide you to the right next step; mediation, coaching, consulting, certification, or custom training. Every solution is tailored. Every conversation is grounded in neuroscience.
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Begin Your Experience
Whether you’re attending a training, launching a company-wide program, or resolving a complex dispute, you’ll be supported by proven systems and expert facilitators every step of the way.
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Create Real, Lasting Change
Leave with more than a solution. Walk away with new tools, new clarity, and a new ability to communicate and lead through conflict, for good.
14,000+
Successful Cases Worldwide
Resolving Conflict Across Borders
The Institute of Applied Conflict Resolution and Mediation serves clients and professionals around the globe. With virtual delivery, proven models, and neuroscience-based tools that adapt to any culture or context, we help people navigate conflict no matter where they are.
From family mediation in Idaho to corporate negotiations in Canada, team conflict in Europe to court-appointed cases in the U.S., our approach travels well, and works anywhere.
Whether you are seeking certification, support, or a strategic partner in high-stakes resolution, we bring clarity, collaboration, and results to every conversation, worldwide.
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Take the first step toward lasting impact.
Whether you’re here to resolve conflict, transform communication, or become a certified expert in brain-based strategy, we’re here to help.
Contact us today to schedule a consultation or explore how the Institute can support your goals.