“Mediation for disputes involving trusts and estates: It’s an idea whose time has come.” That’s a quote from the program description for a Continuing Legal Education program presented by the New York State Bar Association. The program, “The Basics of Mediating Trusts & Estates Disputes CLE Program”, was co-sponsored by the Dispute Resolution Section and […]
Read more...I’m excited (and a little daunted) to announce that I was elected President of the New England Chapter of the Association for Conflict Resolution at NE-ACR’s annual meeting in Wellesley, MA. NE-ACR’s mission is to connect and support conflict resolution practitioners and scholars in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut and improve […]
Read more...Earlier this month, I had the pleasure of talking with seniors at my alma mater, Trinity College, about conflict management. We touched on techniques that could be helpful in relationships with roommates and others in personal life, but the focus was mostly on work-related challenges. Some potential for conflict is present in any workplace, but […]
Read more...Earlier this month, as part of the Quinnipiac-Yale Dispute Resolution Workshop, Paula Young, of the Appalachian School of Law, discussed “Mediator Ethics and Impartiality.” She talked about the need for participants in a mediation process to feel they have a chance to tell their story, for them to feel confident that the mediator has considered […]
Read more...Earlier this month, Slate.com ran an article on Elder Mediation, titled: “The Ties That Blind — It’s Tough enough making decisions about elderly parents; What if you don’t like the siblings you have to agree with?” The article quotes experienced elder mediators who talk about the types of sibling and adult family conflict that are […]
Read more...Last year, the New England Chapter of the Association for Conflict Resolution held a regional conference at Brandeis University. The theme of the conference was “Brainstorming: conflict resolution from the inside out.” NE-ACR has now published newsletter looking back at the conference. The newsletter provides a nice overview of the conference, whether or not you […]
Read more...Around Valentine’s Day we hear a lot about romantic love. But family love is important, too, and a family break-up can be just as tragic as a couple’s. Sometimes it’s even worse. Family mediation among adult siblings, between parent and child, or in some combination can prevent or heal family heartbreak. A facilitated family meeting […]
Read more...You may have heard the carpenter’s rule to measure twice and cut once. I’d say there is a similar rule for written communications, especially those you send to people with whom you may find yourselves in conflict (currently or in the future.) Write the message — be it a tweet, text, email, blog post or […]
Read more...At year’s end, it’s time to look back at the biggest story for Connecticut mediation in 2011. A few months ago, the Judicial Branch, faced with the challenge of meeting its budget restrictions, decided to cut funding for mediation services provided by not-for-profits in the Superior Court. The defunding was a tough hit for the […]
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