Inside the Mediation Room: Guest Don Saposnek

This is the first live podcast: “Inside the Mediation Room with Michael and Karen Aurit – Today’s Guest: Don Saposnek.

Donald T. Saposnek, Ph.D., is a clinical-child psychologist, a child custody and family mediator and a national and international trainer and consultant in child psychology and mediation since 1977. He is the author of the classic text, Mediating Child Custody Disputes: A Strategic Approach and Founding Board Member and Editor-in-Chief of Academy of Professional Family Mediators’ publications. Don has taught on the Psychology Faculty at the University of California, Santa Cruz, for 41 years, and has been an Adjunct Professor at Pepperdine’s Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution since 2009.

Summary:

This podcast episode from Mediate.com features a conversation with Don Saposnek, a well-known mediator and child custody expert. Don shares his insights into the practice of mediation, emphasizing the importance of curiosity, self-awareness, and systemic thinking as essential elements of effective mediation. He also highlights preempting conflict, maintaining balance, and focusing on the children as key strategies to help participants resolve their differences. The episode concludes with a Q&A session where Don reveals his personal preferences and musings on his chosen profession.

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Donald T. Saposnek, Ph.D

Donald T. Saposnek, Ph.D., is a clinical-child psychologist, a child custody and family mediator and a national and international trainer and consultant in child psychology and mediation since 1977. He is the author of the classic text, Mediating Child Custody Disputes: A Strategic Approach, and co-author of Splitting America: How… MORE >

                       

Karen Aurit

Karen Aurit believes that mediation is best taught from the inside out. She is a trailblazing mediation entrepreneur and trainer, mindfulness expert, and Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. As Director and Co-Founder of The Aurit Center for Divorce Mediation in Arizona, she has helped thousands of people resolve their… MORE >

                       

Michael Aurit

Michael Aurit helps aspiring and experienced mediators reach their greatest potential. He is a nationally respected professional mediator, prominent mediation trainer, and inspiring thought leader. As Director and Co-Founder of The Aurit Center for Divorce Mediation in Arizona, he has helped thousands of people resolve their divorce and child custody… MORE >