Being exposed to ongoing conflict is a stressful and exhausting experience which most people will go to major lengths to avoid. This stress is magnified where the other person in the mix thrives on conflict.
Looking for Common Ground. A Dispute Resolution Strategy that seeks to find the common ground, interests, positions, concerns held by disputing parties in an endeavour to effectively resolve the dispute. Do you remember the last time you experienced conflict with someone ? You were angry and understandably so. But, you
How do you protect your children from the ravages of divorce ? How do you shield your child from the trauma that so often accompanies the breakdown of a marriage ? There is unfortunately no getting away from this fact…separation and divorce are two life experiences that can have
The right word may be effective, but no word was ever as effective as a rightly timed pause MARK TWAIN The Power of the Pause – Tools for Conflict Resolution. A good friend recently relayed to me a story about a meeting that
The most powerful set of tools in a Mediator’s tool chest is that of asking questions. Knowing how to use these tools, when to use these tools, and in what format these tools can be used is critical for not only breaking impasse but also for getting parties to
Research shows that venting is nothing less than an act of fueling the fire of anger and igniting one’s inner explosives. Society has for a long time slavishly followed the principle that venting one’s anger is cathartic and reduces inner turmoil and distress. This principle is based upon the theory
How do I keep a third party away from my children without having to go to Court ? Can I refuse to co-operate with the contact provisions set out in my Parenting Plan in the event of my ex-spouse exposing my children to a new partner that I don’t like?
Never Under Estimate The Restorative Power of an Apology! Will your dispute be resolved or will stalemate be your status quo? Well, it all depends on whether you grasp the significance and power of an apology. One key factor that has never ceased to amaze me is how the offering