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10
Feb
Conflict isn’t the real problem
Most conflict is not really about money, positions, or “who is right”. It’s about: not feeling heard fear about what might happen next a loss…
03
Feb
Stress doesn’t usually announce itself loudly
For many business owners and professionals, stress shows up in quieter ways — a constant hum of tension, difficult conversations being avoided, decisions being delayed,…
27
Jan
Mediation Week: When Choice Becomes Clarity
This week is Mediation Week. During Divorce Week, there was a lot of talk about decisions — whether to stay, whether to separate, whether to…
20
Jan
Divorce Week & Mediation Week
Last week is often referred to as Divorce Week — a time when many couples begin to acknowledge, sometimes quietly and sometimes with urgency, that…
25
Nov
Why willingness matters in mediation
There’s an old saying: “You can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make it drink.” I often think of this when people ask…
18
Nov
Christmas Parenting Plans – A Calm Plan Makes for a Happier Holiday
As Christmas edges closer, I’m already hearing from parents who are beginning to feel that familiar mix of excitement and pressure. Children, of course, are…
11
Nov
Courage, respect and reconciliation
As we pause this week to remember those who gave their lives in service, I’m reminded of the quiet virtues that often go unnoticed —…
04
Nov
Why Individual Meetings Matter in Mediation
Before I bring two people together in a mediation, I always begin with individual meetings. These private conversations are often where the first sense of…
25
Oct
The screens, the silence, and what our children are learning from us
Modern parenting looks very different from how many of us were raised. Busy schedules, split households and ever-present screens have quietly changed the way families…