Diversity Articles
The Place of Mediation: New Interview with Nina Meierding
New interview with Nina Meierding by Robert Benjamin as part of Mediate's new "The Place of Mediation" video series.
7 Easy Tips for Better Communication
How many times have you left a conversation with a loved one feeling frustrated; like they didn’t listen to a single thing you said?
Duality: A Natural Lifestyle, and Not a Catastrophe
The existence of duality is not only natural, but could be converted to an asset.
Peacemaking: The Fulfillment of the Legal Profession
"If you want to make peace with your enemy then work with your enemy. Then he becomes your partner." ~ Nelson Mandela
Scorched Earth Clients: Mediating with High Conflict People
You have met them if you have been mediating for any length of time: High Conflict People.
7 Traits of the Modern Sociopath and Psychopath
You hope to never negotiate or engage a subject with anti-social personality disorder but if you do, you better know about their common traits and symptoms.
Heartbroken in Pittsburgh
I thought that teaching the Kavanaugh hearings in a careful and respectful manner a few weeks ago would be the biggest teaching challenge of the semester. I was wrong.
Satisfying Our Clients’ Emotional Due Process Needs
Emotional due process. What is that, exactly?
Empathy
I travel all the time for my job--and part of the traveling experience is vulnerability.
Conflict in the 21st century- a revised look at our biology
It does seem, as we move comfortably into the 21st century, that the earth and the inhabitants within are in constant process of adaption.
Another Wrong Arbitration Decision in New Jersey
It’s not often that an excellent court simply misconstrues — or worse ignores — relevant state statutes and superseding federal law.
How Can We Fix Legal System Failures to Properly Handle Sexual Offenses?
Over the past year, we have witnessed growing evidence of the massive failures of our legal system to deal properly with a rampant system in which powerful men sexually dominate others, especially women.
Powerful Words on Inclusion and the Impact to Follow
In a recent article, Kim Taylor, senior vice president and chief legal and operating officer at JAMS, discusses the importance of inclusion and diversity as it relates to alternative dispute resolution (ADR) and specifically arbitration.
Like the Fireflies Generating Light
It is currently common to use expressions such as "polarization" or "crack" to describe the attitudes with which the inhabitants, politicians and governments in different countries raise or debate their problems.
Mediation – Engaging the Rhythm of Polyvagal Regulation
What do garden snails, lizards and humans all have in common?
Power, Impartiality, and Timing: Third Party Mediation in the Middle East
There has been upsurge literature on third party intervention in recent years, and still a significant gap in the field of mediation.
The Science of Negotiation
Follow, if you will, the mediation of a sexual harassment claim to learn the basic principles of mediation.
Mandatory Pre-institution Commercial Mediation in India
This article looks at mandatory pre-institution commercial mediation in India and asks is this a premature step in the right direction?
The Mediation Miracle
In the past few decades, California has led a national shift in paradigms for family conflict resolution that has freed trial courts to do what they do best—ensure due process of law and serve as the court of last resort.
Las Medidas Autosatisfactivas, en la Justicia Peruana
Es articulo es un Descripcion de objetivos e identificacion de la institucion.
Peacemakers of All Faiths Gather at Ismaili Jamatkhana Plano for Restoring Community Day
This article covers Restoring Community Day held in 2017, including plans for the upcoming Community Day to be held in October 2018.
Team Diversity, Conflict and the Need for Robust Discussion – Part 1
Today, the environment in which we work is complex and constantly changing, team members come and go and there is constant rethinking about goals, approaches and adaptation.
Co-Parenting Tips During a Divorce
By following some simple tips and committing yourself to being the best co-parent possible, you can help to ensure your children thrive during and after the divorce.
Why Labelling and Group Identity Matters in Conflict?
Labels are increasingly being used to leverage support for group identities and ideals.
Dissing of Civil Discourse pt. 3
Interestingly, since beginning of this series of posts several months back, the topic of seeking greater respect and civility in our political and social interactions has ratcheted up significantly, even becoming mainstream!
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