That is what psychologist Daniel Goleman has described as the fight or flight response. The amygdala, a tiny almond shaped...
By Joy RosenthalINTRODUCTION Today is the 35th day of the war in our country, the 35th day of opposition to Russian aggression...
By Tatyana BilykLast week, I conducted a lemon law mediation which highlighted a very valuable lesson. People need to be heard, acknowledged,...
By Phyllis PollackINTRODUCTION For many, especially those new to the process of settling legal disputes, negotiations across the mediation table are like...
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By Sherry Ann BrucknerPatricia H. Thompson, Esq., joined JAMS after 46 years of trial, arbitration and appellate practice. She uses her experience and...
By Patricia ThompsonI was recently nominated by my brothers to tell my 90-year-old father that it was time to stop driving. The...
By Janet ChanceCan podcasts teach us how to have better difficult conversations? Recently, I was a guest on Dr. Darian Parker’s podcast,...
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By Susanne Terry, Bernard Mayer, Jacqueline Font-GuzmánMost of us like to feel appreciated in the workplace, though we’re not always willing to admit that praise is...
By Jeremy PollackI like this quote by Beverly Sills – it applies to just about everything! When it comes to interpersonal conflict...
By Cinnie NobleIn a Parable of Trust, I discussed how our dog- Buddy- has come to trust us so much that my husband...
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By Sara BarnesI. Into the Fray The problem is not the problem. The problem is your attitude about the problem....
By Peter AdlerThis article describes a private reflective exercise that may be helpful in assessing your current state of readiness to mediate...
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By Ben ColtrinHave you ever asked yourself, what are the qualities of a good mediator? Is it different for divorce mediation or...
By Bob Bordone“Birth is involuntary. Death is inevitable. Such is life. It begins with a single inhalation. It ends with a single exhalation. In between, we...
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By James Melamed, J.D., Forrest (Woody) MostenCommittee Reports, Recommendations & Resources Community Mediation Committee Chair: D.G. Mawn Members: Arron Addison, Kabrina Bass, Brandon Brown, Sara Campos, Corinne “Cookie” Levitz, Charles A. Lieske, Norma...
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