Author: Paula Rathjen

CMC Leadership Change - Paul Adams to Step Down as Chief Executive After eight years as Chief Executive of the Civil Mediation Council, Paul Adams will be stepping down this autumn. In the message below, Paul shares his reflections on a period of growth, transformation,

Community Mediation Working Group – Building Connections and Sharing Insights When the CMC Community Mediation Working Group met in person last week, the focus was on connection between mediators, communities, and the systems that support them. Through lively discussion and shared experience, members explored how

Peer Mediation Working Group – Setting a Course for the Year Ahead The CMC’s Peer Mediation Working Group has started a new term with renewed focus and momentum. Members reflected on insights from their in-person session earlier this year and began shaping the next phase

Celebrating Mediation: WMS Showcase Highlights Work in Schools and Communities An evening that brought the transformative power of mediation to life at the WMS showcase ‘Pathways to Peace’. The event highlighted how mediation can change lives for the better within schools and the wider community.

War & Peace – Reframing my Convictions What can a mediator learn from studying conflict in the context of war and peace? In this reflection, Jackie explores how unexpected academic insights have deepened her understanding of mediation, challenged her convictions, and revealed new ways of

Behind the Scenes with Unite Mediation Suite: How Technology is Shaping Mediation AN INTERVIEW WITH ANTHONY DAVIS AND TREVOR FIFIELD Trevor and Anthony are the creators of Unite Mediation Suite, the Ambassador Sponsor of the CMC Conference 2025. They bring a unique blend of legal

From Strategy to Impact: The CMC’s Mid-Year Progress CMC Chair Kelly Stricklin-Coutinho reflects on a fast-paced and purposeful first half of 2025. From strengthening relationships across the mediation landscape to laying the groundwork for future collaboration, it has been a period of meaningful progress for

Can Mediation Be a Mechanism for Delivering Therapeutic Benefits in Health and Care Disputes? When disagreements arise over health and care decisions, mediation is often seen as a way to ease tensions and find common ground. But can it also support the emotional wellbeing of