Author: Paula Rathjen

Abandoning Assumptions in Conflict   BY CINNIE NOBLE "Reflecting on and checking out our assumptions – the perspectives and views we choose – helps us become more masterful at managing conflict" says Cinnie Noble in her recent post reflecting on the practice of abandoning assumptions

When Mediators Make Mistakes   BY ROSEMARY HOWELL Are all mistakes valuable, asks Rosemary Howell in her recent article on the Kluwer Mediation Blog. "I don’t need to be enthusiastic or excited when I am feeling so disappointed in myself but I do need to

Prioritising Mental Health at Work   BY EMILY LUMBARD A big part of whether we thrive at work is our mental health. Emily Lumbard explains in her recent ACAS article that we need to learn how to address mental health in the workplace. A healthy

Avoiding Impasse in Mediation   BY AVA ABRAMOWITZ Parties have often reached impasse by the time they get to mediation. Why is it any different if impasse occurs during a session? Is it possible the mediator may have played a role in creating it? Listen

The Practicalities of Making a Success of Mandatory Mediation   BY CEDR "Mandatory I'm not in favour of' says mediator Iain Christie when discussing terminology in this insightful podcast about making 'Mandatory Mediation' a success. CEDR's James South interviews mediators Iain Christie and CMC Chair

The Death of Awaab Ishak - Could Mandatory Mediation Help?   BY ALEX CHRISTIAN Did you read about Awaab Ishak, a young boy who tragically died due to a respiratory condition caused by exposure to mould in the family home? Alex Christian from Wensum Mediation

Could a Dispute Affect the Value of Your Home?   BY KATE MCAULIFFE Could filing a dispute against your neighbour affect the value of your home? Residential property expert John Gorner explains that it may impact the value and even the saleability of your home.

A Two Word Mantra to Save You in Confrontational Situations   BY DAVID GERKEN “When I get poked, I go straight to ‘Heart open. Heart open. Heart open.’” says mediator David Gerken when he talks about his two word mantra 'Heart open' that helps him

New Mediation Response Unit Handling 911 Calls   BY SHEENA ELZIE, SPECTRUM 1 NEWS If you were to make a 911 call in Dayton, Ohio it might not be the police that picks up. The city has put in place a new unit consisting of

CMC Annual Conference 2022 – The First Half.   BY MIA FORBES PIRIE "The CMC annual conference is a chance for our mediation community to get together and talk to each other." says CMC Board Member and Conference Chair Mia Forbes Pirie. "It also allows