Are You a Prisoner of Your Emotions? There’s a quiet but powerful distinction between what we feel and how we live. Emotions are real — they inform, alert, and sometimes overwhelm. But when left unchecked, they can distort our perceptions, fuel conflict, and entrench positions...
The phrase "Dispute Resolution operates within the shadows of the Law" is a paraphrased adaptation of the concept introduced by legal scholars Robert H. Mnookin and Lewis Kornhauser in their seminal 1979 article, "Bargaining in the Shadow of the Law: The Case of Divorce" ....
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...