Mediating in Your 50s cont’d [VIDEO]
One of the big issues for couples in their 50s is job insecurity. Let's say that I've got clients who are both 58 years old. Jennifer and [...]
What Every Mediator Needs: Compassion, Competency & Courage [VIDEO]
As a mediator, I have found that there are three qualities that are essential for every mediator. I call them the 3 C’s and those are: Compassion, Competency, and Courage. [...]
No Charge for the Guts! [VIDEO]
I was sharing with my mom the trials, tribulations, and joys of being a mediator, but sometimes when couples are in a heated session, they suddenly are threatening each [...]
Responsibility and Obligation — What is the Difference? [VIDEO]
Going through a divorce results in a change to the family structure. You are transitioning it from everybody living together to the parents living apart, and now the children [...]
It’s Time to Play the Hand [VIDEO]
We all have times in our lives when we hesitate to take the last step. My husband left a good job to follow his heart and become a carpenter/contractor. He [...]
How Mediation Decisions Are Like Choosing a Paint Color [VIDEO]
Have you done any painting lately? While the actual work of doing the cut-outs and rolling the walls is tough, the really hard job is picking out the [...]
A Judgement Free Zone Continued [VIDEO]
This video continues the discussion about how mediation is a judgment-free zone with two stories that illustrate the fact.
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 [...]
Consequences of Living Together Post Settlement Agreement [VIDEO]
Can we continue to live in the house together after we’ve signed the agreement? I get asked this question by divorcing couples a lot. There is no right or [...]