The First Standard of Practice: The Genius of Self-Determination, Or, It’s a Fine Line
By Steve Erickson | The answers and the solutions to the conflict are found, not by the mediator, but by the parties themselves who hire the mediator.
In the Beginning
By Chip Rose | What are the critical elements that need to be put in place at the beginning of the mediation process in order to achieve the clients’ objectives at the end of the process? What comes before the first session — the initial consultation — is the real beginning…
Family Mediation: Its History and Future
In this radio interview, famous family mediator Forrest “Woody” Mosten discusses why family mediation peace-making services are so important, why court is much too often a health hazard for families…
The Mystery of Mediation
By Steve Abel | With self-determination as a core value in family mediation, it may be good if you sometimes let elements from mental health or law professions seep into mediation. Mediators listen, interpret, help clients see another’s point of view, sometimes suggest options for consideration, facilitate resolution, and more. An argument can be made for doing what your clients need, not being rigid about one ethical guideline or another.
Keeping Your Roles Clean
By Steve Erickson | One of the continuing problems I hear being raised by members of APFM around the country, and in Canada and Europe (Yes, indeed, they are confronting the same problems in Europe.) is that anyone can claim to be a mediator. Without any…