http://www.progressmediation.com Moving forward from conflict to resolution Mon, 08 Mar 2010 19:16:23 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Treat each other with respect.  Avoid personal attacks and name calling.  No blaming.  Speak up for yourself.  You don’t have to agree to something you don’t want to.  When I review my ground rules for mediation, most people look at the list and say to themselves – "I’m not going ... http://www.progressmediation.com/creating-a-safe-environment/ What is the mediator’s role in mediation? As the mediator, he/she has a duty to propose alternatives, make suggestions and provide legal information (if applicable) that will help the parties in making their decisions. The mediator must ensure a balanced exchange between the parties. By doing so, the mediator will ... http://www.progressmediation.com/mediators-duties-and-parties-responsibilities/ Have you found yourself locked in a battle with your teenager? Does it seem like they can’t hear or understand anything you’ve said? Do you feel frustrated with the lack of communication you have with your teen? These are common issues that surface when parenting a teen. As they separate ... http://www.progressmediation.com/parentteen-mediation/ 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 ... http://www.progressmediation.com/the-magic-of-mediation/ 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 ... http://www.progressmediation.com/the-lost-art-of-listening/ 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 ... http://www.progressmediation.com/family-law-mediation-a-way-to-avoid-court/ 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 ... http://www.progressmediation.com/grandparent-mediation/ 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 ... http://www.progressmediation.com/mediations-theme-song/ 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 ... http://www.progressmediation.com/mediator-as-translator/ Have you heard the horror stories of parents fighting over the custody of their children in court? Perhaps, you are experiencing this yourself. It is an emotionally, physically, and financially draining experience which often puts the children in the middle to their detriment. Do you remember the Academy Award winning movie ... http://www.progressmediation.com/child-custody-disputes-a-better-way/