This Week in Mediation #1034 May 1, 2024 – OUR 29TH YEAR! |
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| Demystifying Distress: Set Effective Boundaries for Challenging Behavior Without Writing Anyone Off By Dan Berstein We all experience emotional distress sometimes, especially during conflicts. And when people experience emotional distress, everything can spin out of control. Even the most seasoned dispute resolution professionals may find themselves overwhelmed while trying to balance the clashes that occur when some distressed parties start shutting down and others begin blowing up. Join us to learn about setting effective boundaries for challenging behaviors without writing anyone off (and practice self-care) on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 – 12pm – 4pm Eastern. REGISTER FOR FREE |
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| Join the Authors at the Virtual Launch of the New Book Family Dispute Resolution: Process and Practice Family Dispute Resolution: Process and Practice is written by some of the field’s leading practitioners, researchers, teachers, and policymakers and provides an overview of the modern family dispute resolution processes designed to help separating and divorcing parents make decisions about their future. Mark your calendars and make plans to join us! Register here: ualr.at/booklaunch |
| AFCC Appoints Bryan Altman as Executive Director by Jim Melamed The Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC) has announced the appointment of Bryan Altman as its next Executive dDrector. Bryan joins AFCC following a comprehensive and competitive search and a unanimous vote by the AFCC Board of Directors. “We are thrilled to welcome someone with Bryan’s skills in operations and technology who is also a long-time AFCC member, partner, and contributor,” said AFCC President Stacey Platt. |
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| AFCC 61st Annual Conference, Coping with Transition: Individual, Family and Beyond, June 5-8, 2024 in Boston Join AFCC in Boston for the 61st Annual Conference, Coping with Transition: Individual, Family and Beyond. The conference will examine how family law professionals assist families in a variety of transitions: from an intact family to one that lives in two homes; children’s transition between developmental stages; transitioning gender; or transitioning to new statutes, processes, and professional roles. Register and reserve your hotel today! |
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| Ombuds & Intake (video) with Clare Fowler In the recently concluded Ombuds and Intake Forum, participants engaged in a discussion on various facets of intake forms. Delving into specific formats, timing of delivery, and consideration of diverse demographics. |
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| Ombuds Forum Series with Clare Fowler Join Mediate.com for online forums offering in-depth discussion on conflict resolution, mediation and ombuds in various sectors. Next Session: Ombuds and Trending Issues on May 23, 2024 – 10am Pacific, 1pm Eastern. In this session, we will look at what the data is showing us regarding reported concerns. What are the most common IOA categories being reported and how is this changing? Are we seeing trends around gender, mental health, COVID, work-life balance? Let’s address these issues with fellow ombuds. |
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