Building Healthier Dialogue & Common Ground
At Surrency Common Ground & Conflict Resolution, LLC, we believe that conflict is not a destructive force, but an opportunity for profound transformation. Our mission is to provide the psychological clarity and strategic tools necessary to navigate complex disputes, helping individuals, organizations, and communities unite through disciplined engagement and expert mediation.
The Common Ground Methodology
We utilize a disciplined, evidence-based framework designed to navigate complex social friction and build sustainable reconciliations.
Assessment of Friction
We begin by identifying deep-seated interpersonal and systemic challenges within your environment to understand the root causes of tension.
Strategic Resolution
We develop actionable toolkits and technical guides that empower individuals and teams to implement lasting change immediately.
Compassionate Guidance
Dr. Surrency blends psychological insight with professional empathy to facilitate discourse that transforms disputes into opportunities.
Sustainable Unity
Our ultimate goal is ensuring long-term stability and resilience, creating environments where collaboration is the standard.
Dr. Charlene M. Surrency
My Philosophy
"The realization of common ground is not a matter of chance; it is the result of disciplined engagement and intellectual rigor. My role is to facilitate the construction of those foundations through transformative professional discourse." — Dr. Charlene M. Surrency
FOUNDER & CONSULTANT
Dr. Charlene Surrency is the founder of Surrency Common Ground Consulting & Conflict Resolution, LLC, where she brings a powerful blend of academic expertise and real-world experience to the practice of conflict resolution and relational transformation. She holds a Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) with a focus on mediation and conflict, as well as an MBA and a Bachelor of Science in Business.
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With over sixteen years of experience within federal organizational environments, Dr. Surrency integrates psychological insight with strategic management to address complex interpersonal and systemic challenges. Her work is rooted in helping individuals, families, schools, and organizations move through conflict with clarity and purpose.
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Dr. Surrency specializes in guiding clients through profound relational shifts—transforming tension into opportunity and fostering environments built on collaboration, understanding, and sustainable solutions. Her approach is both compassionate and results-driven, empowering clients to create lasting change and stronger, more resilient relationships.
Mission & Methodology
I believe that avoiding friction is a major barrier to both personal and professional excellence. My purpose is to help you confront disputes with professional empathy and intentional action, transforming interpersonal tension into a powerful driver for evolution. I provide a specialized, non-clinical environment that utilizes evidence-based coaching strategies rather than traditional therapy to ensure your growth is measurable and sustainable.
My Strategic Framework
- Future Orientation: I prioritize developing sustainable skills and impactful outcomes that ensure long-term stability for every individual or organization I serve.
- Practical Solutions: My methods are designed to provide clear, actionable steps that you can apply immediately to resolve tension in your personal or professional life.
- Strategic Advocacy: I act as your dedicated advisor and technical guide, working alongside you while respecting your unique knowledge of your own environment.
- Strengths-Focused Growth: My process identifies and leverages your existing communication strengths to build lasting resilience against future interpersonal challenges.