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It is critical for mediators, during this phase of the mediation, to balance active and non-judging listening, curious questioning and gentle prodding towards the “what’s next”. _______________________________ As with negotiation, the mediation process follows a basic framework. The framework that a mediator uses will be determined by the principles that guide through. At Riverdale Mediation, these are our guiding principles: …
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Reference to the guiding principles of the process is appropriate at this stage, as well as ensuring that the parties are comfortable… ___________________________ As with negotiation, the mediation process follows a basic framework. The framework that a mediator uses will be determined by the principles that guide through. At Riverdale Mediation, these are our guiding principles: we see to provide …
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The law requires the (mediation) process to enable the views and preferences of the children to be heard and understood… ____________________________ As with negotiation, the mediation process follows a basic framework. The framework that a mediator uses will be determined by the principles that guide through. At Riverdale Mediation, these are our guiding principles: we see to provide a safe, …
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A case that appears appropriate for mediation can change at any time into a case that is inappropriate for mediation; it is your job to monitor signs… ___________________________ As with negotiation, the mediation process follows a basic framework. The framework that a mediator uses will be determined by the principles that guide through. At Riverdale Mediation, these are our guiding …
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If you decide to take a case, your next step is to learn what you need in order to design a mediation process that will meet each client’s procedural needs… _________________________ As with negotiation, the mediation process follows a basic framework. The framework that a mediator uses will be determined by the principles that guide through. At Riverdale Mediation, these …
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Before deciding whether to take the case, the client, conflict and case are analyzed to assess whether the case is suitable for mediation, and/or you are the most appropriate mediator… _____________________________ As with negotiation, the mediation process follows a basic framework. The framework that a mediator uses will be determined by the principles that guide through. At Riverdale Mediation, these …
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(By Hayley Glaholt) In a recent course I took at Riverdale Mediation (“Introduction to ADR”), the significance of effective and appropriate communication in family mediation became clear. Throughout the course our three instructors (Hilary Linton, Christine Kim and Elizabeth Hyde) highlighted numerous areas in which successful family mediation relied on an adept understanding of communication styles and strategies. For this …
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As we all know, the stress of divorce can affect a child’s academic performance as well as all other areas of school-life success. However, parents who have been divorced for some time, as well as a variety of experts and educators, say that with good communication, effective organization and shared awareness of their child’s needs, parents can smooth the path …
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