Holding the Conflict The Mediator's Role in Creating Space for Resolution: In the often emotionally charged terrain of conflict—particularly in family and post-divorce matters—it is tempting for parties to look for quick fixes, clear winners, or someone to impose a solution. Mediation offers a different...
The Ethics of Influence: Holding Power with Wisdom in Family Conflict Resolution In high-conflict family disputes, mediators and arbitrators often walk an invisible tightrope — balancing neutrality with leadership, empathy with structure, and strategy with restraint. One of the less openly discussed truths is that...
Mediation Readiness: 5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Sit Down at the Table Mediation offers a chance to resolve deeply personal issues without stepping into a courtroom. It's a conversation — structured, supported, and confidential — but still a conversation between people who likely...
When Mediation Fails: Is Arbitration the Right Next Step? Mediation is often held up as the gold standard in family dispute resolution — and for good reason. It gives families the opportunity to resolve deeply personal issues with dignity, autonomy, and collaboration. But what happens...