Author: Paula Rathjen

The Cost of Community Conflict: Understanding the Price We Pay   REPORT BY VICTORIA HARRIS Exciting new research led by Mediation Hertfordshire and funded by The Tudor Trust delves into the consequences of unresolved community conflict. The study will examine the costs associated with health,

Conflict Revolution with Ken Cloke   BY JANE GUNN AND KEN CLOKE Tune in to an episode of The Barefoot Mediator Podcast where Jane Gunn is speaking to Ken Cloke, a fellow mediator, and the author of Conflict Revolution. They discuss how mediation can be

The Role of Mediation in Complaints About Adult Social Care   BY MARGARET DOYLE Recent reports on adult social care emphasise the need to reframe and reimagine the care system. An inquiry by the Equality and Human Rights Commission revealed the challenges faced by individuals

How to Give, Receive and Ask for Feedback   BY DR ANDRZEJ GROSSMAN Feedback plays a pivotal role in building high-performing teams and organisations. Dr Andrzej Grossman highlights the significance of feedback in driving innovation, managing behaviour, and fostering professional growth. By overcoming fears and

Family Mediation or Financial Penalties   BY GAVIN SCOTT, THE LAW SOCIETY GAZETTE In the effort of protecting children from the damaging impact of bitter courtroom battles, the Ministry of Justice has announced plans to make mediation mandatory in some family disputes. The move is

Embedding Mediation in the NHS Conflicts at work can be stressful, but in the healthcare industry, they can be even more complicated. That is why University College London Hospital's Mediation Coordinator, Jenny Owen, is making strides to embed mediation in the NHS. Her team provides

Mediation Insights with Rebecca Attree   BY REBECCA ATTREE "Mediation can reach parts of a settlement of the dispute that other dispute resolution methods cannot." says mediator Rebecca Attree in her short video about potential outcomes of mediation. The Ministry of Justice recognises this and

Dealing with the 74%   BY REBECCA CLARK According to a recent survey 74% of people feel so stressed they have been unable to cope, says Rebecca Clark, mediator at IPOS Mediation and Chair of the CMC, after attending a seminar on Mediation and Mental

Successful Second Meeting of the Community Mediation Working Group   REPORT BY VICTORIA HARRIS Get ready for updates from the recent Community Mediation Working Group meeting! Dr. Lesley Allport highlighted the importance of inclusive mediation standards, inviting participation in a sub working group on standards.