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The Sagas of Mr. & Ms. Nasty and Mr. & Ms. Nice

The Sagas of Mr. & Ms. Nasty and Mr. & Ms. Nice

Feb 9, 2017 | Divorce, Mediation Practice

By Larry Gaughan | Clients who get loud and nasty during mediation may nevertheless reach a fair settlement. Nice clients may not. Conflict resolution models help clarify what is happening.

Creating and Building A Family Mediation Practice – Virginia L. Colin

Creating and Building A Family Mediation Practice – Virginia L. Colin

Feb 7, 2017 | Mediation Practice, Webinars - Past

This webinar was recorded live Tuesday, February 7, 2017. Recording run time approximately 73 minutes.

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Self-Determination and Standards of Practice

Self-Determination and Standards of Practice

Jan 11, 2017 | Articles for Mediators, Ethics, Mediation Practice

By Larry Gaughan | Ethical Standards of Practice based on definitions of “self-determination” must take into account the full complexity of the issues involved.

Mediation and Our Spiritual Journeys in a Material World

Mediation and Our Spiritual Journeys in a Material World

Dec 8, 2016 | Articles for Mediators, Articles for the Public, Divorce, Mediation Practice

By Larry Gaughan | Even during divorce, perhaps the best way to describe our paths through life is that we are each on a spiritual journey. Mediators can help people refocus on their new spiritual journeys through the material world of present family finances and future security.

Divorce Mediation: A House Divided (Part II)

Divorce Mediation: A House Divided (Part II)

Nov 20, 2016 | Articles for Mediators, Mediation Practice

By Lenard Marlow | Mediators need to make sure that they are not giving legal advice, holding themselves out as lawyers, or practicing law in any manner. Some nevertheless say that it is OK for mediators who are not lawyers to write divorce settlement agreements.

Divorce Mediation: A House Divided (Part I)

Divorce Mediation: A House Divided (Part I)

Nov 20, 2016 | Articles for Mediators, Mediation Practice

By Lenard Marlow | For family mediation to become recognized as a profession, one path is certification. But should that be rooted in law, in mental health work, or elsewhere?

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