Explaining mediation to your clients (thought of the day)
Trying to explain mediation to someone who knows nothing about it requires a different approach. Tell a story instead, which simplifies mediation.
Divorce treatment (thought of the day)
The relief experienced when a doctor tells us that whatever ails us is treatable is immense. Reassuring clients helps them relax, allows them to see a way forward.
3 situations where online mediation is the best option
Online mediation isn't always the best option. Mediating online restricts the mediator's ability to influence dialogue...
Pick ‘n’ mix
Family practitioners have a lot to learn from pick 'n' mix. When a person buys pick 'n' mix, they get a unique...
Using initiative and teamwork wins respect from clients and peers
Using initiative is something we're encouraged to do from a young age. Sometimes, using initiative requires a degree...
How can lawyers and mediators communicate better?
How can lawyers and mediators communicate better by changing old habits? Changing habits that you've spent your...
Offering clients guidance
Wikimediator With the internet growing at immeasurable speeds, so is the availability of knowledge to those who seek...
Why solo family practitioners should use WordPress
WordPress is the go-to platform for affordable, professional websites. Sometimes 'affordable' can be misconstrued....
3 dead simple reasons why every DR practice should offer online dispute resolution
Most family practices don't use digital technology to meet with their clients. On the flip side, most family...
Bridging Over Troubled Water
Since my in-laws moved to Sweden in the early 90s, I've been fortunate enough to holiday there annually. Many people...
If change is hard and apathy is easy, is traditional court practice a narcotic?
"Change is hard, apathy is easy and tradition is ... (a) narcotic ..." Russell Brand, a recovering drug addict, said...
What’s Your Groundhog Day?
What's Your Groundhog Day? February 2nd is Groundhog Day in Pennsylvania, USA. It was made famous by the film...