Communication Tips in Mediation This blog discusses four different ways in which people communicate, as described in “Law of Connection” by Michael Losier, and why it is important, for the purposes of Mediation, to understand the different types of communicators.
‘Ways of Seeing’ John Berger born 5th November 1926, died 2nd January 2017 A camera helps us see things not immediately visible to the eye. It creates ‘distance’ and ‘perspective’. It gives us time to consider situations and views from
As I pounded away on the cross trainer yesterday, watching the television screens in front of me and trying to reduce the Christmas waistline, up came Judge Rinder hearing a case about child contact and arrears of child maintenance. He
So, you thought you had a mediated agreement and this happens……….. ‘I thought we had nailed it and now he is procrastinating’ How to secure commitment When you are negotiating an agreement in mediation, make sure that; It covers EVERY
Do you recall the final episode of ‘The Fall’ on BBC One and particularly the violent assault on the psychiatrist! You may penetrate a person’s protective self image at your cost so go very carefully when probing their ‘conflict story’.
‘Fairness’, what does it mean? Context aside, this article explores what people generally mean when they say, ‘I want a fair outcome’. Family law for example sets out a ‘fair outcome’ as the ultimate objective of a divorce settlement
She says to me;“I don’t understand what’s happened. I don’t recognise him any more. He has changed so much” He says; “I couldn’t go on living like this. For me, it was over years ago” I am John Hind, a
These are notes I took from a presentation given by Bill Hewlett last year which i have integrated into my practice. Dear Bill, please forgive any misrepresentation of your presentation. I have done my best but, at best, it can
Whatever you are going through and whatever support you need, be curious and look to learn from a lot of different people, sources and resources-People, speeches, videos, books, courses, podcasts There are lots of ways to get you started
The Oxford English dictionary defines dialogue as ‘a conversation carried on between two or more persons ‘. The ancient meaning of the word dialogue (dia lagos) is a” flow of meaning” which stands in stark contrast to the word ’debate’
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