Tag: dispute resolution
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Conflict Resilience
Recently finished my 29th mediation related book in 29 months. Since starting this journey into Mediation, Terri and I keep our brains active by reading and using what we learn. It has taken me years to push through my Dyslexia to enjoy learning again. Conflict Resilience, was written by two professors from Harvard Law School…
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De-Escalation in Mediation
Terri and I each had a mediation at one of our favorite JP Courts in Ft. Worth today. We each had to use de-escalation techniques in our respective rooms. When the parties started to talk over each other, I stopped them as they were about to declare an Impasse. I told them I had additional…
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Mediation and Impasses
I joined the mediation team at a new-to-us JP court in Tarrant County this last Monday, where it was the judge’s first time to offer a pre-trial setting for possible mediation. Out of ten cases, two decided to try mediation. One was assigned to me, which did not settle, it resulted in an impasse. This…
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Achievement level unlocked!
Both Terri and I have achieved Credentialed Advanced Mediator status with the Texas Mediator Credentialing Association! What’s that mean? It means we’re clocking hours in mediation as mediators, observers and mentors with a large and diverse group of peers. Mediation is conflict resolution, a chance to find some piece (and peace) of common ground in…