An exploration of six common “challenging” personality attributes and communication styles that are sometimes seen at mediation—and how to address them, should they arise. No two mediations are the ...

Your roommate’s been eating your food. Your boss has been ignoring your emails. Your neighbor’s music shakes your walls at 2 a.m. You’ve tried talking, but it spirals into the same script every time: ...

Many of us learned our alphabet in elementary school, if not before. That same alphabet can apply to mediations. As a longtime mediator and former judge, I’d like to introduce you to the ABCs — and ...

From the broken screen door and running toilet in the apartment to that noisy neighbor who throws parties until 3 a.m. to an argument with a sibling about a parent’s estate, many everyday and even ...

Virtual mediations are here to stay; some mediators report that they are conducting nearly 70% of their mediations virtually. Many governmental organizations, like the EEOC, are conducting most of ...

In most areas of the United States a mediator is not required to be licensed or have certificate training, making this an excellent choice for a new business venture. The duties of a mediator are to ...