The expression "trust the process" comes up a lot.  But what process are we talking about?  In this blog, I distinguish between the process that can be trusted, and the procedures that are used as manipulative tactics.  You can read the blog here.

’m just back from attending the 2016 international conference on transformative practice held in Dayton, Ohio, sponsored by the Institute for the Study of Conflict Transformation, and hosted, planned, organized, and managed by the Dayton Mediation Center. It’s been eight years since I attended a transformative mediation conference. In the intervening period,…

The Texas Conflict Coach® Blog Talk Radio program announces our series focused on Fights, Disagreements and Misunderstandings.

The following episodes will air every Tuesday from 5:00-5:30 pm PST/7:00-7:30 pm CST/ 8:00-8:30 pm EST.

Strength and compassion are universal human values. The transformative theory of conflict assumes that our capacity to live up to those values is diminished during conflict's worst moments.  The reason Prince was so beloved was his embodiment of those values. Read the blog here.

Got Conflict? If you have a conflict with someone, and are not sure how to handle it, then let us know. Here is your opportunity…

It's hard to believe, but legal culture still believes the best strategy is to defend and deny.  So apparently it's newsworthy that hospitals save money when doctors apologize for their mistakes.  Read the blog here.

Got Conflict? If you have a conflict with someone, and are not sure how to handle it, then let us know. Here is your opportunity…

In many communities around the country there are community mediation centers supported by volunteer mediators. Community Boards of San Francisco is the oldest community mediation center in the country, started in 1976. The philosophy of community mediation centers is to empower community…

I think so.  I think studying transformative mediation at least teaches you how to behave wisely.  Read the blog here. 

It's outrageous that "evaluative mediation" is still called mediation, isn't it?  Here's a blog about 5 of the fundamental problems with it.

CONFLICT…either you hate it and avoid it at all costs, or you thrive on it by pushing to get your point across to the detriment of others. How we recognize potential conflict or respond to ongoing conflict is a choice. It is a learned skill that challenges your thinking,…

The Texas Conflict Coach® Blog Talk Radio program announces our series focused on Ordinary People.

The following episodes will air every Tuesday from 5:00-5:30 pm PST/7:00-7:30 pm CST/ 8:00-8:30 pm EST.

Have you ever been called a "slut"? If so, how did you feel? Whether you are sexually active or not the term can be hurtful and embarrassing. If you’re a parent of a teen,…

Public awareness of mediation as an option for divorce has grown in recent years.  Unfortunately, as awareness has grown, mediation practices have become more legalistic and less about party self-determination.  Read the blog here.

(First published on my blog at mediationinottawa.ca)

Geoff Sharp of New Zealand has pointed me to a very well-made short film, The Mediator, that has been shown in a number of American regional film festivals. In the post on Geoff's mediation firm's blog, the writer states, "it's so good you could even chalk it up to CPD [continuing professional…

The transformative theory of conflict informs not only my mediation but the way I interact with everyone.  You can read the article here.

The Texas Conflict Coach® Blog Talk Radio program announces "The Best of 2015"

"During the month of December, please enjoy these previously recorded shows...The Best of 2015. We will return live every Tuesday night beginning…

In Atul Gawande's latest book, Being Mortal, he bemoans the over-medicalization of death.  We who help with conflict can learn something from him. Read the blog here.

Brāv is a new way for people of any age to find a solution to bullying, violence, and conflict. Find out why this is so important and join our guest, Remi Alli to learn how to…

Brāv is a new way for people of any age to find a solution to bullying, violence, and conflict. Find out why this is so important and join our guest, Remi Alli to learn how to settle family, school, and…