Category: Facilitation

Much of what takes place in couples, families, and other close relationships lies buried beneath layers of unspoken desire, expectation,...

Back to school is upon us, and for most parents, it can bring a whole new set of challenges not...

Business partnerships are often stronger than sole proprietorships because two or more partners can bring diverse strengths to the table...

I’ve looked at life from both sides now From win and lose and still somehowIt’s life’s illusions I recallI really...

"Resolution through Mediation for Community Mental Health." Please consider joining us to hear more about this and many other mental...

Chances are, one reason you got into mediation was to make a difference. Have you ever thought about getting into...

In the aftermath of the election, and as we head into the holidays when we will be talking with friends...

For those disputants who have found that there is no pertinent binding or legal remedy to their problems or where...

I was at a concert of the LA Philharmonic one recent Sunday afternoon to hear some ballet music, including Stravinsky’s...

How many times have we heard the refrain,” But, it is not fair!” or “I just want to be fair...

Our shame stories can fuel conflict. Those of you who’ve been following my blog for a while, know that I...

The real story of healing As mediators and people working at the front line of conflict it can be overlooked...

I like this quote by Beverly Sills – it applies to just about everything! When it comes to interpersonal conflict...

I.      Into the Fray   The problem is not the problem. The problem is your attitude about the problem....

PGP Mediation Blog by Phyllis G. PollackOne would think that the ability to look through either the Hubble or James...

Covid-19 certainly does exasperate the challenge of co-parenting post-separation. Co-parents regularly face a number of stressors related to their interpersonal...

Conflict Remedy Blog by Lorraine SegalWhen someone or something hurts or angers you, is there a value in venting? Some...

Our country, and the world in general, is divided. There are many lines of division and the fragmentation is becoming...

This is one author articulating their concerns and their approach to resolving a personal conflict with their COVID experience. While...

This article was first published in the Oakland County Legal News on November 23, 2021. “Those who blame others have...

IndisputablyThis article details a mediator's experience with COVID, and vocalizing feelings of anger and perceived conflict.  _____________________________________________________ I got covid. ...

When mandatory mediation was introduced in Ontario 27 years ago it was heralded as visionary as it offered many necessary...

IndisputablyOut of the blue, I got an email from Peter Phillips saying, “John, just a note to report how much...

PGP Mediation Blog by Phyllis G. PollackThe last mediation I conducted in 2021 did not result in a resolution. There...

Published by Advanced Mediation Solutions.At the outset of the Covid-19 outbreak, many experts predicted a sharp increase in divorce rates....

Recently I have been thinking more about the social stigma around mental illness.  I have a close family member who...

Is your family or someone you know going through a rough patch and wondering when might it be necessary to...

breaking, news, encounter, government, emotion, communication, credentials It was front-page news in the New York Times that NYC Mayor-elect Eric Adams said...

This article discusses the power of respectful communication and appreciation of different values for working through value-based conflicts. Understanding other...

Also known as the 95 percent law, Peter Sage calls it the law of conformity.  If you hang out with...