Adaptive Mediation Journal
News and Info for those considering Mediation or working in the Mediation Space.
Category: The Mediation Process
Returning to Mediation
We've been getting a few calls from past clients, upset and unsure about what to do because their circumstances have changed. Life is dynamic....
The Benefits: Adaptive Mediation
In lockdown here. Lots of matters are moving online or by phone (yes, mediation can be done on the phone in the right circumstances!) Wanted to...
The Silent Treatment
I talk a lot about being quiet so you can listen and really hear what's being said, but what do you do when someone you are in conflict with...
Finding the Way with Mediation
Most people know that in order to find the sweet spot in negotiations, compromise is necessary, for all concerned. But what do you do if you've...
Lawyers and Mediators
Which one do you need? There are lawyers and mediators, and some are both. But mediators are not always lawyers and lawyers are not always...
Keys to Breaking an Impasse
Deadlocks can happen in negotiations. If you reach an impasse in your mediation, not all is lost. There are things we can try, together: Reframe...
Power Imbalance in Negotiations
There is often an imbalance in power in relationships, which tends to manifest more strongly during the conflict. Power can arise for various...
Difficult Conversations
Difficult conversations are confronting. No one enjoys them. But they're a part of life - within households, at work, in business and in our...
Difficult Conversations at Work
Applying the 123 rule in my previous post, let's look at a workplace example: You've been berated (again) for a minor mistake in front of some...
What About Issues in Families?
So, next up is an example of how to use the 123 method for a common issue in a close family. Your parents are causing problems between you and...
Family Conflicts
This post is not about separation/divorce or family violence. It's about more regular, frequently encountered issues that arise within family...
Virtual Mediation – Yes or No?
We've all been working differently since the pandemic started. How do you like it? Is it working well for you or are you struggling? We're...