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Steve Watts-Oelrich

Steve Watts-Oelrich is the Certified Mediator and founder of Pathfinder Mediation & Consultation Services, LLC, a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOSB) providing virtual mediation services nationwide. Drawing on a distinguished career that includes eight years in the U.S. Air Force and over a decade of practicing law (Juris Doctor), Steve is certified by the National Association of Certified Mediators (NACM). His expertise is further highlighted as a featured member on Mediate.com. Steve specializes in resolving complex family, business, and veteran-related disputes with a commitment to equitable and efficient resolution.

🚀 Exclusive Launch Event: Transform Family Conflict Today

Conflict isn’t the enemy of love — it’s the signal that something deeper needs attention. Whether it’s a bedtime battle, a screen time standoff, or a moment of emotional shutdown, every family faces tension. But with the right tools, those moments can become turning points.

That’s why Pathfinder Academy created two powerful, self-paced courses designed to give you the mediation skills to create a secure, communication-first home.


🚨 Limited-Time Offer: Massive Savings on Mastery!

For a very short time, you can secure each of our the Pathfinder Academy programs at a steep discount. Act quickly—this offer ends soon!

Course NameRegular PriceLimited-Time Sale Price
Why Conflict Happens at Home~~$100~~$75
Conflict Proof Your Home~~$200~~$75

Course 1: Why Conflict Happens at Home (Diagnosis & Calm)

This trauma-informed video series is designed to help families understand the roots of conflict and respond with clarity, focusing on Diagnosis and Intervention

  • Chapter 1: “Conflict Isn’t the Problem — It’s the Signal” Normalize conflict and learn how the brain responds under stress.
  • Chapter 2: “The Conflict Iceberg” Move beyond visible Positions to uncover the core Interests hidden beneath the surface.
  • Chapter 3: “Unmet Needs Fueling the Fire” Understand how needs (Physiological, Safety, Love/Belonging, etc.) drive conflict, using Maslow’s Hierarchy.
  • Chapter 4: “Break the Conflict Loop” Recognize and interrupt the repeating cycle of Trigger – Reaction – Counter-Reaction to Conflict Replay.
  • Chapter 5: “Pause & Reframe” Master de-escalation techniques, including emotional validation and shifting from blame to curiosity.
  • Chapter 6: “Map the Mess” Use conflict mapping worksheets to track patterns, triggers, and repair strategies.

Course 2: Conflict Proof Your Home: Mediation Skills for Families (Resolution & Sustained Peace)

This powerful companion course teaches the practical skills necessary to draft and sustain lasting peace pacts in your home, focusing on Intervention and Resolution.

  • Move Beyond Arguments: Learn to focus on Interests (what parties truly need) rather than rigid Positions (what parties demand). Focusing on interests is the only aspect of conflict that enables lasting solutions.
  • Uncover Hidden Demands: Effective mediation involves looking beyond surface-level requests to understand the deeper feelings and interests driving the conversation.
  • Build Collaborative Solutions: Generate a wide range of solutions by encouraging creativity and welcoming every suggestion.
  • Draft S.M.A.R.T. Agreements: Learn the framework for pacts that are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-Bound.
  • Sustain Harmony: Learn to build accountability through Clear Task Assignment and Scheduled Follow-Ups. Treating pacts as flexible agreements encourages learning and improvement rather than blame for setbacks.

💎 The Ultimate Upgrade: Lifetime Community Pass ($150)

Course knowledge is only half the battle. Secure your permanent support network within the Pathfinder Academy community to gain ongoing value.

For a single, one-time payment of $150, you unlock:

  • Pathfinder Academy: Lifetime Community Hub: Your Hidden, private group for connecting with verified course alumni.
  • Exclusive Resource Library: Access exclusive resources with constantly updated materials.
  • Group Peer Support: Connect directly with other families and caregivers in the main hub and your course-specific groups to practice skills and ask questions for the lifetime of the program.

Ready to Transform Conflict Into Connection?

This limited-time pricing won’t last—secure your enrollment today and take control of your family’s future!


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