Meaning of Space and its Use in the Mediation Procedure

The main purpose of this article is to outline the importance of proxemics at the various stages of the mediation protocol without claiming comprehensiveness. For this purpose, apart from purely theoretical formulations and determinations, the article also contains interim and partial results of exploratory study on the non-verbal communication in the mediation protocol practiced in[…]

Two Simple Steps For A More Successful Mediation

1. Actively Listen Active listening is a learned skill.  Much of the time we spend listening, we are also thinking how we can use what the other person is saying to develop a reply.  As attorneys, especially litigators, we take pride in our ability to do just this.  We purposefully listen for the holes, inconsistencies and[…]

Top Ten Ways To Protect Your Kids From The Fallout Of A High Conflict Break-Up

1. Talk to your children about your separation. Studies show that only 5 percent of parents actually sit down, explain to their children when a marriage is breaking up, and encourage the kids to ask questions. Nearly one quarter of parents say nothing, leaving their children in total confusion. Talk to your kids. Tell them,[…]
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Introduction to Embodied Conflict: the neural roots of conflict and communication

Characteristics of the neural encoding function, the basis of learning, memory, cognition, and identity, are at the root of and help to explain conflict in our social relations and why some conflicts are difficult to prevent and resolve. Embodied Conflict presents the neural encoding function in layman’s terms, outlining seven key characteristics and exploring their[…]