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Divorcing?  Try Forest Bathing

Posted on May 9, 2017 by adminMay 9, 2017

A few weeks ago, my lovely Sara and I were hiking on a very remote trail in the Adirondacks. Several miles from a trailhead, at the intersection of two trails, we stopped by a stream to admire the view and … Continue reading →

Posted in mediation | Tagged divorce, forest-bathing, stress reduction
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Why you would want a complimentary consultation

Posted on January 17, 2017 by adminJanuary 17, 2017

(…and why I don’t charge for them) Before deciding how to resolve a conflict, a decision must be made about what process should be used.  I offer a complimentary consultation to help folks determine whether mediation is the right option.  … Continue reading →

Posted in mediation | Tagged complimentary consultation
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When Conflict is Brewing, Be Proactive

Posted on January 13, 2017 by adminJune 26, 2018

Productivity can decrease significantly when key members of your business or organization have unresolved interpersonal or workplace-related issues.  These conflicts can be as a result of perceived or actual employment situations, race, age or sex discrimination, business practices and/or conflicts … Continue reading →

Posted in mediation | Tagged productivity, resolving interpersonal conflict, workplace
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What Does An Orange Have To Do With Conflict Resolution?*

Posted on January 13, 2017 by adminMay 29, 2018

*A LOT! Several years ago, at an advanced Harvard Program on Negotiation training in conflict resolution, my professor shared a very simple story that I have found to be useful in explaining a methodology that I frequently use in my … Continue reading →

Posted in mediation | Tagged conflict resolution, interest-based bargaining, positional bargaining
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Divorce Well

Posted on January 12, 2017 by adminMarch 20, 2019

Recently, in an initial consultation with a couple, the husband lamented that his divorce had happened to him. When I asked him what he meant by that statement, he said that he felt powerless … that his wife had made … Continue reading →

Posted in mediation | Tagged divorce mediation, divorce well
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Your Employee’s Divorce

Posted on January 12, 2017 by adminMarch 5, 2019

If you have ever experienced a key employee go through a divorce, this article is for you. The trauma experienced by a divorce often results in debilitating anxiety, overwhelming vulnerability and an inability to cope. In the workplace, this translates … Continue reading →

Posted in mediation | Tagged compromised performance, employee divorce
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10 Strategies to Get Your Spouse to the Mediation Table

Posted on January 12, 2017 by adminNovember 5, 2020

UPDATE: Download a PDF of these Strategies A recurring theme in my practice is the question of how to convince a reluctant spouse to participate in mediation. Here’s the scenario: The person calling me is usually the spouse who is … Continue reading →

Posted in mediation | Tagged divorce mediation, strategies
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Ethical Principles and Model Standards of Conduct for Mediators

Posted on January 12, 2017 by adminJanuary 13, 2017

All professions are governed by an objective set of ethical standards and the mediation profession is no exception.  Ethics and practice standards provide integrity to the mediation process by informing consumers of what they can expect from their mediator and … Continue reading →

Posted in mediation | Tagged ethical principles, practice standards, process integrity
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ABA Resource Section on Mediation

Posted on January 12, 2017 by adminJanuary 13, 2017

The American Bar Association also has a resource section that provides information about mediation:  what it is, how it relates to the Law, its advantages, details of the process, which matters can be resolved through mediation and how to choose … Continue reading →

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How you communicate matters

We’ve all experienced it on some level: When we are upset or engaged in conflict, we resort to emailing or texting rather than communicating in person. In today’s world, we have the ability to hide behind our technology and “communicate” … Continue reading →

Posted in mediation | Tagged communications, e-mail, texting

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