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 [...]
I Don’t Hate Her, She Don’t Hate Me
Could there be sweeter words to a mediator’s ears? I seriously doubt it. These were words said by a client as he and his soon-to-be former spouse were walking out [...]
How a Mediation Can Sometimes Feel Like Watching The Weather Channel
How many times has this happened to you? You get up in the morning, grab a cup of coffee, put on The Weather Channel to check the weather for the [...]
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One of the things I most look forward to is walking at the beach. I have my favorite place on the north shore of Long Island which not only has [...]
Thoughts on Pre-Cana and How it Relates to Mediation – Part 3
Over the past few months as my articles have been posted, many people have shared with me their own experiences and the advice they would pass along to a newly [...]
Academy of Professional Family Mediators Launch
I am pleased to announce the launch of a new national organization called The Academy of Professional Family Mediators (APFM). I am not only a founding member, but also a [...]