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Advice for Divorcing Men: Common Mistakes in Divorce and How To Avoid Them
One of the most common mistakes in divorce is making promises too soon--here are a few others.
A Teacher’s First Mediation Experience Over One Semester
This story unveils my initial exposure to the mediation process through the intakes done weekly for students experiencing conflict in a college setting. Over the course of a semester it becomes evident to me that learning to do intakes properly is important to successful mediation.
Message Gleaned About Conflict From a Tweet
A few months ago, I posted a quote on Twitter that a colleague sent me because she thought I’d like it. And I do.
Academy of Professional Family Mediators (APFM) to Livestream November 7-9 Conference
For the first time, a national family mediation conference will be broadcast live, online, across the United States and around the world, via LiveStream.
Family Mediation 2.0 - Integrating Online Capacities
Dramatic changes are coming to family mediation programs and practices in the U.S. In the court context, The National Center for State Courts (NCSC) and the Pew Charitable Trusts (Pew) are now leading the way to expand online access to justice, including online dispute resolution (ODR).
“Are You Kidding Me!?”: Bringing Humor to the Mediation Process
Mediation is a serious process where serious conflicts are seriously addressed by serious people.
What I Wished I Had Known: Lessons from Mediation and Life
After more than 16,500 mediations inside and outside of the court system, dozens of organizational interventions, executive coaching, and overall collaborative problem solving, I have learned some hard lessons about what works and what doesn’t.
Mediate.com Launches MediateIndia! Proven Bridge Between Professional Mediators and the Public
Mediate.com, the world’s most visited dispute resolution site and most used mediator directory, has launched MediateIndia! CAMP, based in Bangalore, is the Foundational Sponsor for MediateIndia!
The Roots of Intolerance and Opposition to Compromise: The Effects of Absolutism on Political Attitudes
With increasing political polarization in the United States, political absolutists are halting the practice of compromise and collaboration for their Congressional representatives.
A Guide: How to Collect Text, Message, Phone and Email Evidence
This article is aimed at clients working with collaborative practitioners, therapists, or legal counsel who need to document text message and email conversations for evidence or as a reference, a summary of what to document, and how to document so that what is captured will be admissible, if required.
TED talk- Did Your Lawyer Mention Multi-door Dispute Resolution System?
33 million cases are pending in the courts of India as of 2019--what is the answer?
Interview with Bruce Edwards - The Future of Mediation and Mediation in India
This is a new interview of Bruce Edwards by Mediate.com's Managing Editor, Dr. Clare Fowler. Mr. Edwards discusses the growth in the field of mediation generally and the growth of mediation in India specifically.
Comparing Mediation And Lok Adalat: Toward An Integrated Approach To Dispute Resolution In India
To resolve litigated disputes, Indian courts are using a variety of modern methods, including mediation, and traditional methods, including Lok Adalat, on a broad scale. Lok Adalat (the "people's court") is derived from the ancient panchayat system of justice, where panchas, village elders, helped people resolve their disputes.
Effective Communication Makes for Optimal Mediation - Part 2
This article discusses why communication matters during family separation.
Trusting an Online Mediator: It May be Easier than You Think
Trustworthiness is a notable mediator trait.
Reintroducing Mediation To Millennial India
For mediation to flourish into the future, mediation practitioners and lawmakers in India need to rethink the nation’s policies and strategies in promoting mediation to a generation of millennials.
A Dent in the Universe
What have we learned from the mediators working tirelessly to promote the institutional and cultural changes necessary to implement mediation within their home countries?
Effective Communication Makes for Optimal Mediation - Part 1
This article is a look at the implications of communication skills in the context of family mediation and recommendations.
The Mediator's Toolkit: Formulating and Asking Questions for Successful Outcomes
Mediators need to formulate and ask incisive questions that challenge entrenched thinking and shift perspectives.
Seasoned Mediator Interview - Anthony Jackson
Advanced mediator discusses interpersonal communication in this Toastmasters interview.
Framing, Process, and Empathy: How important they really are!
"Although the mediation lasted an entire day, it did not settle. Why? There was no framing, process or empathy."
Homework on Conflict Styles
Life spares none from conflict. But unfortunately the word has not yet reached the schools that train professionals.
Susan Podziba Interview - The Future of Mediation and Negotiation in Our Culture, Politics and Society
This is an interview with Susan Podziba, where she discusses how her life has been aimed at resolving public policy disputes and finding the virtue in our society.
Harvard Shares Five Tips for an Experienced Mediator
Harvard Negotiation Institute’s Samuel Dinnar shares his recommendations.
The Linctus of Choosing a Mediator - Part 2
Mediation is now the toast of the day in America, Canada, Australia, the UK and many parts of the European Union. The developing economies of the world are now exploring this medium of dispute resolution.
Eldercare Mediation: Setting Families up for Success
Working with families to help an older adult identify how they want to spend their final years and communicate it to all involved parties.
Mediation’s New Clothes
This paper discusses pivotal elements of the 21st Century identity crisis within and about the American mediation industry.
Why Your Leadership Style May Be the Source of the Conflict
While many employees face workplace challenges like co-working conflicts or miscommunication, a bad leadership style can be even more catastrophic.
Mediating with Families, 4th Edition - Book Review
Mediating with Families is an excellent resource both for practitioners and teachers/trainers of family mediation. It includes a broad discussion of family mediation, with techniques, case examples, resources and theory. It is an excellent addition to the field.
Michigan Supreme Court Launches New Online Dispute Resolution Program, MI-Resolve
In August, the Michigan Supreme Court launched MI-Resolve, a free online dispute resolution tool.