Dancing to the Edge
We know that old adage: “Be careful what you ask for because you might get it.” How many of us have lived to see this come true! I see this [...]
“We’ve Got It All Worked Out” and Other Myths
A common misconception that many couples coming to mediation may have is that they “have it all worked out.” Other abounding myths include: “This is going to be your easiest [...]
Strategize/Don’t Strategize – That Is The Question
Strategize/don’t strategize – that is indeed a great question. There are those who take the “wait and see” attitude, and those who feel that putting some sort of action in [...]
“Big Thanks to the Waxing Team!”
“Big Thanks to the Waxing Team!” By far my favorite line in all of the Olympics this year. This acknowledgment was uttered breathlessly by Marcus Hellner, after he handily crossed [...]
The Art and Danger of Distracting Ourselves
Frasier: The five-time Emmy Award winning Best Comedy series, garnering an unprecedented total of 37 Emmys during its 11 season run from 1993 – 2004. And for GOOD reason. It [...]
Why Am I Declaring January Mediation Month?
Because January is a good month to make this declaration. The nights are still long and there is a continuing hibernation aspect to it. And yet, the morning light has [...]
Charlotte’s Mediation Web
I have eleven jalousie windows in my upstairs enclosed sun room. This is where the Nordik Trak is set up and no, it has not become a clothes hanger! The [...]
You Are Not Alone
One the many significant tasks that we as mediators do for our couples, is to try to normalize the current situation they are in. This is not a false notion [...]
Leaning Back, Thinking Forward
The prevailing wisdom in mediation is that we start with where our clients are (the present) and assist them as they move forward (the future). We don’t spend much time [...]