Category: Youth

In family mediation—whether navigating custody, dependency, or guardianship—we often hide behind the phrase “Best Interests of the Child.” While it...

Michigan is undergoing fundamental changes in its juvenile justice system. Driven by the 2024 legislative reforms and the dedicated efforts...

This is a 90 minute video from the September 24, 2021 Forum sharing the Final Report of Mediate.com Task Force...

Separating and divorcing parents spend much time worrying. They worry about how and when they will separate; they worry if...

We have received word that Marshall Peter, a long-time much heralded special education and mediation advocate, has passed away.  Here...

Let's talk about the complex world of post-divorce parenting, examining the distinct styles of high-conflict parenting, parallel parenting, and productive...

Alessandra Sgubini, a professional mediator, argues that using positive language leads to healthier relationships and a more peaceful society. Drawing...

Photo by Caleb Jones on Unsplash I’d like to comment on the organic relationship between the Myers Briggs Type Indicator®...

Educating the next generation about conflict resolution skills--early in life--is essential on many levels. Personal happiness, strong friendships and relationships,...

Mediation and competition are words that stand worlds apart. Mediation comes from the Latin word “medium”, i.e. the middle ground....

This article honors the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC) 60th Anniversary Celebration now taking place in Los Angeles....

The listservs and chat rooms have been abuzz this week -- everyone's talking about the conference! We had 39 leading...

While mediators often assist in the creation of near miracles behind closed doors, our miraculous work and effective approaches are...

In this episode, Laura speaks with Dr. Zdena Mtetwa-Middernacht, whose doctoral research focused on whiteness in migration. Listen if you...

The Boards of Directors of both the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC) and the National Council of Juvenile...

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

The Mediate.com Podcast, hosted by mediator Veronica Cravener, covers everything in the world of mediation. In Episode 16, Teresa Harlow--author, speaker, and...

Originally published on https://advancedmediationsolutions.netDivorce mediation has great advantages over the aggressive and unpredictable process of divorce litigation. Mediation gives you...

After an unprecedented year of catch-as-catch-can learning, most students will feel a tad behind the eightball, which is expected. That's...

One of the Primary Recommendations of the Mediate.com Task Force on Online Mediation is to update mediation practice and ethical...

READ THE ENTIRE FINAL REPORT Introduction “Welcome to the online mediation revolution”  Forrest (Woody) Mosten, Task Force Chair What follows...

Committee 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...

A year or so ago I received an email from Kudrat Dev, Founder and CEO of YCM of India.  YCM...

Global Mediation Development: Developing Cultures of Mediation             Chair: Tara Ollapally Members: Obi-Farinde Morenike, Bruce...

At the request of Mediate.com, a small group of US-based public policy and large group mediators/mediation trainers met online during...

Virtual Interpersonal Community Mediation Think Tank Report hosted by the National Association for Community Mediation (NAFCM) Submitted by D.G. Mawn,...

Growing up is complicated enough on its own. Having parents divorce can make it even harder. To avoid the psychological...

How to get parents on the same page - Even in the middle of divorce Divorce can be tough on...

The current pandemic has created a crucial need for those experienced in conflict resolution practices to prevent and resolve conflict...

Mediate.com is seeking to highlight younger mediators with unique paths in our field. Please enjoy this story of entry into the mediation...