Apology Section
Every defeat in every war is a tragedy, not merely for the nations, factions, and citizens of countries who have died or been conquered, but for each and all of us everywhere – and not just abstractly, but as very real, very personal losses. This seminal compilation of "Seven Keys to Unlock Mediation's Golden Age" is now available for FREE! This is a work by 40 authors from around the world brought together for Mediate.com's 25th Anniversary Conference. This is the second episode of Michael and Karen Aurit's video podcast "Inside The Mediation Room," devoted to hearing stories and insights from some of the world's most experienced mediators and dispute resolvers. In this episode their guest is Bill Eddy, LCSW, Esq., who developed the high conflict personality theory to explain the driving forces behind people who present the most challenging behaviors. Even though the Supreme Court ruling was a significant legal step for LGBTQ couples, the date of marriage may still not be legally clear and thousands and thousands in legal fees could be spent only to find there is no definitive legal answer. Mediate.com has launched a revolutionary new Family Dispute Resolution Training. This article discusses the factors that led to the making of this new training, including accelerated practice, acceptance of online learning, advances in technology, supporting ownership, and appreciating diversity. Russia has engaged in the ultimate hardball tactic: it invaded Ukraine. In our time pressured society in North America, most people feel that they are on a treadmill running as quickly as they can to keep up with the demands placed on them. It has frequently been said that negotiation is not an act of war, but a journey of discovery. The Dance of Opposites, a new book by Dr. Kenneth Cloke, will change your life. You will never view conflict the same way again. If you only read one more book on the theory & practice of Conflict Resolution, make it this one. One of the principal difficulties with political conflicts is that, in addition to disagreements over ideas, facts, proposals, beliefs, and values, there are significant differences in the languages we use to describe ourselves, our opponents, and the issues that divide us; as well as in the disparate cultural norms, expectations, myths, assumptions, and ways we attribute meaning to political ideas and assertions. This article shows how to address double-standards and preaching without doing in a mediation. This haiku discusses the power of simple and basic communication. One beautiful morning my toddler was playing in his Cozy Coupe toy car when it was time for me to take him to playgroup. A successful leader will be able to strategically provide information to staff to help them fill in the blanks about changes occurring in the business world. Individuals sinking in personal or professional problems may turn to a mediator; Businesses troubled with contractual and commercial disputes may appoint a mediator; Nation-states imploding in racial or communal tension may call on a mediator – and after all this giving, who does the Mediator call on in times of need? As a society, we have not resolved many enduring disputes, or convinced each other, or even discussed them intelligently, but ended up instead screaming at one another, clashing violently, and being prepared to manipulate, and even jettison the entire democratic process if it doesn’t back the candidates and policies we support. The current pandemic has created a crucial need for those experienced in conflict resolution practices to prevent and resolve conflict in the education of students with disabilities. Public agencies, schools, and families should utilize those trained in conflict resolution, including mediators, negotiators, and advocates, to combat this crisis and lessen adverse outcomes for those involved. The Four Agreements is based on ancient Toltec wisdom which is said to embody the essential unity of truth and described as a way of life. I believe that if we adopt these Four Agreements they will create enough personal power to change the way we mediate and resolve conflict, leading to better and more satisfying settlements. This article summarizes the Young Minds, Global Voices Conference. This conference was sponsored by Mediate.com in an effort to hear from newer mediators. These 6 sessions comprised up and coming thought leaders from around the globe, forming a brain trust for how to create peace in ourselves, our community and our world.
It is a choice to be courageous in family conflict, and an important one. I write this in the aftermath of yet another mediation in which the protagonists exhibited symptoms of having been seriously traumatized by the litigation process to which they had been exposed. Depression, suicidal thoughts, anger, loathing, destroyed relationships, large amounts of money spent with no discernible value. Biden and Harris won the election, but what exactly did they win? What was lost in the process? And, as mediators and citizens, what do we do next? As the world continues to grapple with racial injustice and unrest as masses of people from all ethnicities protest in the streets, this article examines the subliminal influence of historical racial symbols and practices namely, statues and monuments, slave plantation sites and tours, market houses where slaves
were sold, and street names that bear the scars of slavery. In the US, and in different ways in countries around the world, we are now facing five, and perhaps six significant crises, each with its own distinct set of conflicts. Recently I’ve been pondering a certain aspect of my experience with mediating divorces. It’s about something that often comes up in my encounters with my mediation clients.
Apology Articles
The War in Ukraine: Lessons for Mediators
The Complete Seven Keys to Unlock Mediation's Golden Age
Inside the Mediation Room with Michael and Karen Aurit - Guest Bill Eddy
LGBTQ Marriage, Divorce, and the Benefits of Mediation
Mediate.com Offers New Family Dispute Resolution Training!
The Ultimate Hardball Tactic!
Fundamental Attribution Error as a Contribution in Motor Vehicle Accidents
Using Questions for Enlightenment
Dance of Opposites - Book Review
Mediation and the Language and Culture of Politics
Exemplifications of Typical Topics: Mediator as a Playwright (Part 2)
Peace Is Possible - a haiku
The Emotional Embrace
Definition of Transparent
Battling Burnout: Mental Health and Self-Care in Mediation
Race and Caste, Gender and Patriarchy, Wealth and Class: Mediating the Systems, Structures, and Sources of Prejudice
5 Ways Conflict Resolution Practitioners Can Prevent and Resolve Special Education Conflict During the Pandemic
Mediation and the Four Agreements
New Mediators' Guidance from Youth Conference
Courage is a Choice
Recognizing Trauma: Litigation and Politics are Harming Us
The 2020 Elections, Mediation, and the Political Divide -- What Next?
Racial Justice Conflict: How “Historical” Racial Symbols Shape Perception, Practices, and Policy
Mediation, Neutrality, Political Conflicts, and the 2020 Elections
Bearing Witness in Mediation