Category: Psychological

Power dynamics rarely announce themselves directly in conflict. Instead, they quietly shape who speaks, who withdraws, who apologizes first, and...

Being a conflict resolution specialist is, at least in my experience, a 24‑hour job. At first, people don’t fully understand...

https://youtu.be/jhz_QnI2ZNk?si=56hZZbugqSaoJZqq Dr. Clare Fowler, Exec VP at ODR.com‍ ‍and Mediate.com, here presents on: "What Are We Learning About the Effects...

In conflict engagement, it starts with a single exchange. “We should focus on solutions.” “I have a problem with that.”...

Written in consultation with Claude.ai There is a man I read about years ago — a refugee living just steps...

In conflict, people often remember how they were looked at long after they forget the exact words that were spoken....

The setup Succession was never just a TV show about which Roy child would inherit the corner office. It was...

The opening phase of a mediation session represents one of the most critical, psychologically complex, and strategically demanding junctures in...

Overconfidence bias is one of the most common—and dangerous—psychological hurdles you will face in mediation. Overconfidence bias is a cognitive...

In the high-stakes arena of family mediation, we aren't just managing schedules or dividing assets; we are navigating the wreckage...

The phenomenon of impasse in mediation represents more than a mere cessation of dialogue; it is a critical juncture where...

Caucus is often treated as the backbone of modern mediation. It is the go-to move when things stall, emotions rise,...

Benevolence in the UHT Recovery Path Subject: Benefits Restoration Operation (Hersteloperatie Toeslagen) / Mediation in the public sector 1. Introduction In...

Mediation is, by its nature, a reflective profession. It asks practitioners to hold space for others, to manage complexity, and...

We have expressed concern with Access to Justice in Family Law for years; since the turn of the century.  ...

Editorial Note: The following materials were developed by Jim Melamed and John Helie, co-founders of Mediate.com in 1996. John and...

Recently on Forgiveness Sunday I thought about how easily we often ask for forgiveness where it's a small thing and...

This article first appeared at the end of 2024 at CBI.org. When people are in conflict over high-profile public issues, it...

The value of both open-ended and closed-ended questions in mediation lies in their complementary roles. While open-ended questions dominate mediation...

Ask ChatGPT About Parenting Time Conflict Dad has been late in returning his 12 year old son to mom (divorced)...

David Hoffman is a very highly regarded US mediator and an equally authoritative Harvard academic, whose writing about mediation and...

Why Hearing the Child Without Harm Requires Safeguarding, Child Development Literacy and Real Containment A note on child inclusive practice...

The Missing Chair at the Table In almost every mediation I lead, there comes a moment when someone finally breathes...

Originally published in The Scotsman The founder of a site where AI models communicate with one another compared them to...

With profound sadness, the global community of mediation scholars, legal practitioners, students, and friends mourns the passing of Professor Robert...

“The death of human empathy is one of the earliest and most telling signs of a culture about to fall...

It gives me great pride and happiness to tell you about the release of my long gestating book "The Duck Springs...

Mediator Dojo is here, and it marks a new chapter for our Mediate.com Member community. For decades, Mediate.com has served...

I came to mediation with curiosity. I stayed because of conviction.  What began as an interest in alternative dispute resolution...

This essay examines the intersection of sexual offending, moral absence, and professional neutrality through the lens of both theatrical performance and real-world...