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 Magic of Mediation [VIDEO]
After almost 18 years as a mediator, I still find myself amazed by how clients work through difficult problems with ingenuity, creativity, and flexibility. And those qualities are [...]
Mediation: A Judgment-Free Zone [VIDEO]
As human beings, we are wired to make judgments to assess danger and opportunity, and we can't shut that off. It's important to know that we have it, and [...]
Looking for the “No”
{3.30 minutes to read} For those of you who have been reading my blog for a while, this title probably comes as a surprise. You know me. I’m the [...]
Is Anger Necessary Or A Waste of Time?
{3 minutes to read} Think about the last time you were really, really angry either at someone or something. It was probably because you felt an injustice was done. [...]
My Thanks GIVING to My Clients
{4:30 minutes to read} In the spirit of the season of gratitude and giving, this is a special thank you to all of my clients. This is a thank [...]
The Bar Mitzvah Cease Fire
{3:24 minutes to read} A dear friend and colleague recently shared the experience of his grandson’s Bar Mitzvah with me. It was an occasion that brought much joy to [...]
How We Mediators Don’t Get Jaded by Our Work
{4 minutes to read} I’m so often asked if my work as a divorce mediator has soured me on marriage and relationships. It’s a fair and obvious question. After [...]
Vacation? I Just Took a Trip Down Memory Lane!
{3:18 minutes to read} August is a big vacation month. The arc of the summer is waning; summer camp is ending. The kids are getting ready to go back [...]