Author: Paula Rathjen

Systemic Conflict Resolution in Families and the Workplace   BY NICK ADLINGTON In his article Nick Adlington from go dialogue investigates the hypothesis that "All conflict arises in a system or systems." and the benefits of acknowledging this in mediation. Can there also be pitfalls

Lights, Camera, Action - Case Studies Wanted for TV Documentary Mediation is on the map and with your help will soon be on TV too. The CMC are working with a production company to get a documentary on mainstream television BBC/Channel 4 and it is all

How Family Estrangement Affects Our Other Relationships   BY FERN SCHUMER CHAPMAN Trauma responses, trust issues, and unhealthy people-pleasing. Author Fern Schumer Chapman from Psychology Today explains how family estrangement can affect our other relationships. In conflict situations we often distance ourselves and try to

The National Mediation Awards 2022 in Review A Groundbreaking Collaboration The 2022 National Mediation Awards were held on 8 December at the House of Commons (also broadcast to a worldwide audience) and were a resounding success! Hosted by one of the BBC’s most respected presenters

Embedding ADR in the Civil Justice System   BY PROFESSOR PABLO CORTÉS Professor Pablo Cortés, winner of the ADR Academic Researcher of the Year Award at the National Mediation Awards 2022, recently published an article on embedding alternative dispute resolution in the civil justice system

The CMC Sets Up Three Working Groups The charitable objects of the Civil Mediation Council are; ‘to be a neutral and independent body set up for the benefit of the public to promote the resolution of conflicts and disputes by encouraging the use of mediation

Find the Space for Shuttle Mediation   BY ANDY ROGERS Is there one correct way to conduct a mediation? Maybe not, as different conflicts, situations and participants require an individual approach. Each and every mediator also has their own toolkit. Andy Rogers from CEDR firmly

Publication of the 10th CEDR Mediation Audit The CMC welcomes the publication of the 10th biannual CEDR Mediation Audit. For 20 years CEDR has tracked the development of commercial mediation in the UK as well as identifying key trends, challenges and possible solutions to issues.

How to Deal with Noisy Neighbours?   BY METRO SCIENCE REPORTER Noisy neighbours can put a strain on any household. "Stomping feet and dropping objects are the main cause of complaints in flat blocks and enduring these ‘impact sounds’ can negatively affect people’s health and