How does mediation change lives and help people move forward? What happens during a mediation to bring about such a transformation?
I was first exposed to mediation during my second year of law school when I had the opportunity to intern at a community mediation program. I was curious about a process that could bring together [...]

When was the last time you truly listened to the person talking with you without thinking about where you’d rather be or what you’re next comment would be? Our society does not teach listening skills. We are bombarded by technology and all of its instant communication. In our haste to find out more information, we [...]

I often get asked how mediation helps you avoid court. While you still need to file your divorce paperwork with the court, mediation provides a way to negotiate your division of property, assets, and debts, any support issues, and most importantly, issues regarding your children. In mediation, you meet with your spouse/partner in a confidential [...]

Have you ever talked with a grandparent who is not able to see their grandchildren due to a breakdown in communication with their grandchildren’s parents? You may be such a grandparent. It is frustrating, difficult, and emotionally draining. How can you work toward reestablishing a relationship with your grandchildren’s parents so that you can see [...]

Have you heard John Mayer’s “Say” (if not, hear it at http://bit.ly/hJlGT). When I first listened to this song last year, I was immediately taken by its simple message – “Say what you need to say”. All too often in life we don’t say what we need to say. We clam up out of fear, [...]

How many times has your spouse/partner misunderstood what you’ve said? Have they taken it the wrong way and reacted in anger and/or hurt? Miscommunication between spouses/partners happens on a daily basis. Whether you are trying to find a better way to communicate with your spouse/partner in an effort to save your relationship or you are [...]