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"I'm Sorry": The Power of Apology in Mediation

Carl D. Schneider, Ph.D.
ABSTRACT: Apology involves the acknowledgement of injury with an acceptance of responsibility, affect (felt regret or shame - the person must mean it), and vulnerability - the risking of an acknowledgement without excuses. It is repair work - work that is often necessary, but difficult.

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