Maxine Baker-Jackson talks about the challenge of overcoming her tendency to judge during mediations.
By Maxine Baker-JacksonJoan Kelly describes what she things was the promise of the field when it was first being established.
By Joan B. Kelly, Ph.D.See all Course Previews at www.MediateUniversity.com. This is a preview to "Mediating Divorce Agreement," a 15 hour divorce mediation curriculum...
By James Melamed, J.D.Larry Fong talks about different processes of mediation trainings around the world and questions what types of trainings are the...
By Larry FongRoger Fisher summarizes negotiation as being two people coming together to problem solve and share their concerns. The approach is...
By Roger FisherJay Folberg explains how he mostly mediates failed negotiations. He sees mediation as a laboratory for finding out why the...
By Jay FolbergJay Folberg describes his start in the field, which came from himself and others trying to resolve conflicts and divorces between people...
By Jay FolbergAlbie Davis shares a training experience she had where when the parties were silent at a climactic point, the mediators...
By Albie DavisAlbie Davis shares her experience being at a conference and talking to a woman who had been through mediation, sharing...
By Albie DavisAlbie Davis shares a story of neighbors who mediated and came up with a creative solution to their problem that...
By Albie DavisClarence Cramer: Neutrality and Impartiality in Domestic Violence Issues - Video
By Clarence CramerKen Cloke talks about a training method he uses that makes mediators aware that they are no different than the...
By Kenneth ClokeJames Coben discusses teaching law students skills of how to be an advisor to their client which involves alternative dispute...
By James CobenJames Coben sees the practices of mediation and law as complementary. He believes the skills applied in mediation should be...
By James CobenJames Coben describes two sets of risks in training collaborative lawyers - coerciveness and becoming too collaborative, which may end...
By James CobenJames Coben describes his objectives in teaching law. He would like his law students to see themselves as problem solvers.
By James CobenKen Cloke talks about how the concept of conflict resolution has come about in history in order to prevent catastrophes...
By Kenneth ClokeKen Cloke describes the body, mind, emotions, energy, heart, and context as the six places where conflict happens.
By Kenneth ClokeJames Coben describes his early experiences dialoguing with his mentor, which he sees as a basic component to mediation.
By James CobenJames Coben discusses different forms of advocacy a lawyer can have with a client. He explains that zealous advocacy might...
By James CobenGail Bingham shares what interests her in mediating disputes and speaks of impartiality vs. neutrality.
By Gail BinghamGreg Bourne points out one early trend in the field - the emphasis that was put on increasing democracy. Now,...
By Greg BourneSusan Carpenter talks about the work of Adam Curle who was a British academician; he defined the process of peace...
By Susan CarpenterSusan Carpenter talks about her work in the Peace Corp and social movements in the US.
By Susan CarpenterIn this clip, Susan describes a court case in which she tried a very innovative approach. She asked the community...
By Susan CarpenterTerry Wakeen voices the personal challenges she struggles with in her practice. One is the challenge of balancing life and...
By Teresa WakeenSusan Carpenter talks about the shift in leadership from authoritative to collaborative and the importance of providing the skills to...
By Susan CarpenterGreg Bourne talks about the challenges many organizations have with lack of time, staff, and money in order to enter...
By Greg BourneSusan Carpenter talks first about how a structured approach to dispute is good for volunteer mediation programs and how this...
By Susan CarpenterJuliana Birkhoff explains how she advises policy makers not to get recommendations from people involved unless they plan on implementing...
By Juliana E. Birkhoff Ph.D.