Preparing to communicate in mediation
Ready to communicate?
John Hind introduces this video series all about improving communication, reaching your own decisions in mediation.
Mindset context
This video provides you with a sense of context for the skills John goes into in this series, the need to remain open and flexible in your thinking and approach.
Statements of intent
This video focuses on the importance of a clear, authentic statements of intent to guide your behaviour.
Understanding SELF
If you are connected with YOURSELF you are far more likely to connect with others, improving the quality of your communication.
Connecting with OTHERS
How to connect with what is driving the other person to behave in a way you find difficult.
Sticks and Stones
Begin to learn how to challenge your thinking and beliefs about yourself and others, by reframing in order to manage anger and defensive behaviour.
Practice Part 1
Discover the importance of practicing what you want to say and how you want to say it, in mediation.
Practice Part 2
Learn how to use a script framework to practice managing your behavioural triggers, taking responsibility for your part in improving the quality of communication.
Practice Part 3
Using a longer more comprehensive script framework, learn how to sensitively explore with each other any triggered values and needs not being met.
How to ask, not demand
Learn how to ask for something you need without it be perceived or feeling like a demand to others.
Final preparations
A checklist for your final preparations as you think about and practice how you are going to communicate and respond to each other, in mediation.
