Collaborative Practice Section
What Is A "High Conflict Divorce," Anyway?
Kathleen Wells, lead partner at Wells Family Law shares how to identify a high conflict personality, the characteristics of a typical high conflict divorce file, and suggestions on how clients can best manage both.
Self Improvement Journey
A core belief in many traditions holds that the human condition is "dynamic" i.e., not a "static state".
The Roots of Intolerance and Opposition to Compromise: The Effects of Absolutism on Political Attitudes
With increasing political polarization in the United States, political absolutists are halting the practice of compromise and collaboration for their Congressional representatives.
Use of Mediation During Divorce Proceedings in India
In this blog post, Saakshi Jain, student, Amity University, Lucknow Campus writes about Mediation, a must and compulsory process in India. This post also covers the need, advantages, and disadvantages of mediation and its impact on Indian divorces.
Interview with Bruce Edwards - The Future of Mediation and Mediation in India
This is a new interview of Bruce Edwards by Mediate.com's Managing Editor, Dr. Clare Fowler. Mr. Edwards discusses the growth in the field of mediation generally and the growth of mediation in India specifically.
Mediation in Ayodhya Dispute: Possibilities for Collaborative Resolution
This article discusses the importance of Judicial Mandate for Ayodhya Mediation.
The Linctus of Choosing a Mediator
Mediation is now the toast of the day in America, Canada, Australia, the UK and many parts of the European Union.
Should Therapists Mediate? -- A Look at UK therapists
Mediators come from a number of professional backgrounds, but lawyers and therapists are seemingly the most highly represented within their ranks.
New Zealand Family Justice Puts Children First
The people of New Zealand can be confident that children and families are at the front of the minds of an independent panel on family justice based on the panel's first report released last month.
A Strong Foundation in Canadian Collaborative, Consensus Processes
Why is collaboration so important in today’s world?
A Lawyer Who Likes to Coach: What’s Up with That?
In many ways, what coaches and lawyers do in the work place is very similar, just from a different point of view.
New California Law Requires Informed Consent to Mediation
On January 1, a new California law will take effect; it will require a lawyer to make sure their client understands the implications of California's legal protections for mediation communication.
Interruption and Self-Determination
Chaos? A mediation out of control? A weak mediator? I don’t think so.
Dishonesty
I’d wager we’ve all had a friend or family member share one of their new creations with us (maybe a poem, or an article, or a intending-to-be-funny youtube video) and ask, excitedly, “What do you think?”
10 Do’s and Don’ts of Successful Co-Parenting After Divorce
Are you struggling with Co-Parenting after divorce? If you are, it is no surprise.
Interview with Chip Rose - Views from the Eye of the Storm
This is the complete interview by Robert Benjamin with Chip Rose, a national leader in the fields of divorce mediation and collaborative practice, filmed as part of Mediate.com's 'Views from the Eye of the Storm' Video Series.
Why Do I Want You to Stay in the Room?
I want to say a word about neutrality, which is a very important concept in mediation.
SOAS Arbitration in Africa Survey
This discusses the recently published groundbreaking SOAS Arbitration in Africa Survey, the first survey of its kind to take a pan-African snapshot of African arbitration practitioners—their expertise, experience, skills, and views on arbitration.
In Isolation Together
Ok, we’ve got a problem: Britain has announced a new Minister of Loneliness.
Tragedy, STAND UP Movement, and You
In the aftermath of the Parkland crisis, the surrounding community and mediators/peacebuilders have been called to assist in efforts with the Crime Commission, law enforcement and even SWAT to work in the area of youth violence prevention.
The Force Present in a Truly Transformative Mediation
An unforgettable experience that facilitative mediators encounter is the experience of being part of a truly transformative mediation.
Language Patterns and Mediation
This article is a summary of techniques I use to identify when parties to a mediation use language patterns intended to avoid responsibility making it difficult to reach an agreement.
Overcoming Clients' Road Blocks in Conflict Management Coaching
As conflict management coaches it is common that we witness our clients encounter blocks during the course of our engagement.
The NFL Should Try Mediation First
Recently, 12 NFL players and 11 owners met privately to discuss the controversy over players kneeling during the national anthem, without any resolutions or results. What they need is a better technique: Mediation.
The Only Impartial Direction is Up
Here’s me trying to persuade another mediator that she’s not being impartial if settlement is her goal. I’m not going to be able to persuade her, but what do you think?