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Conflict Spirals: How Conflict Turns Downward — and How It Can Turn Back Up
Conflict is rarely static. When people are in conflict, they are not simply disagreeing about facts, money, parenting time, property, apologies, or future plans. Something...
Read MoreMy Views on Power: Empowerment and Objectification Power
My Views on Power: Empowerment and Objectification Power Power is the capacity to mobilize resources to meet needs. Sources of Power Sources of power are...
Read MoreWhy should you try mediation?
What is mediation anyway? Mediation is a facilitated dialogue between two disputing parties with the assistance of a neutral third party. Mediation is a discussion....
Read MoreConfidentiality and Mediation
Foundational principles of mediation are that it is a confidential and without prejudice process. This means that parties can feel free and empowered to communicate...
Read MoreChoosing Mediation in Divorce Month
January is commonly known as Divorce Month. When someone decides they are leaving their spousal relationship they may choose to wait before starting the separation...
Read MoreManaging Conflicts During the April School Break
The upcoming April school break seems like it should be a relaxing change of pace, but alas, it might not be with children out of...
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