The Healing Magic of Mediation (VIDEO)
In this video, I’m piggybacking on fellow mediator and friend, Clare Piro’s videos that describe how grace and humanity can occur in mediation. I take her excellent advice [...]
The F-Word
No, it’s not that F-Word. Attorneys generally tend to shy away from their clients' F-Word and just want to talk about the facts. But actually as far as [...]
You’ll Get There When You Get There [VIDEO]
Making important decisions can be extremely stressful, not to mention the anxiety that arises after the decision is made. My wise mother, Beverly Laxer, taught my sisters and me [...]
How Are We Going to Handle the Holidays?
There is no time of the year that is more stressful than the holidays. Being divorced and having children just adds another layer to the stress. The two most [...]
So is it ThanksGIVING or THANKSgiving?
ThanksGIVING or THANKSgiving? No matter how you pronounce it, it is a time for giving thanks for all the blessings in your life and expressing gratitude to those who [...]
To Zoom or Not to Zoom [VIDEO]
Since last March, all of us who are doing mediations with clients have had to transfer to the Zoom platform in order to conduct those meetings. I was a [...]
Do You Think Marriage is a Good Thing? [VIDEO]
Once people find out what I do for a living, I am often asked if I have soured on marriage, followed by the question, “Do you think marriage is [...]
Bitter Grapes and Serpents [VIDEO]
There are two Biblical quotes that are among the truths that inform my role as a mediator. This video takes a brief look at those quotes and explains [...]
Being of Sound Moral Principle, Uprightness, Honesty and Sincerity [VIDEO]
I believe that we come into this world with a conscience that is installed in our DNA, and our job as human beings is to awaken to [...]