Mediation is a process in which people meet in a private, confidential setting to work out a solution to their problem with the help of a neutral person, the mediator.  The mediator does not decide who is right or wrong and does not force the disputing parties to reach agreement or to accept particular terms [...]

Many people believe that the only time you experience grief is when you lose a a loved one.  It is important to remember that you can experience many other types of loss that must be grieved.  When you experience other losses, you also go through the same feelings and physical symptoms of grief as you [...]

Many people don’t realize the heavy toll that conflict takes on their lives. Your overall health and well-being suffers when you are embroiled in a conflict with another person or persons.  It can have grave effects on your emotional and physical health when you can’t let go of a conflict or past wrong.  You can’t [...]

Do you think you’re a good listener? Most people think so, but they aren’t good at really listening to another person. As Winston Churchill said, “Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak; courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen.” There are many factors that go into being a [...]

Could you use a helpful book resource list for yourself and your children as you’re journeying through the process of separation/divorce?  A Friendly Divorce has provided such a list.  Please go to http://afriendlydivorce.com/category/bibliography for a comprehensive list of books for adults and children of different ages.  Sometimes it is helpful to have some resources to [...]

Most people run from conflict and would prefer not to deal with it. But is conflict always a bad thing? Not always. Conflict can bring up issues that have remained hidden that need to be dealt with. It can clear the air and bring light back into the relationship. Yes, it can difficult to face [...]