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11
Aug
When the holiday arrangements bring difficult feelings
Holiday periods can bring difficult emotions to the surface. You may miss family traditions that once felt secure. You may feel excluded from experiences you…
28
Jul
Making holiday arrangements work for everyone
School holidays can place considerable pressure on separated parents. There may be work commitments, childcare difficulties, family visits, holidays away and different views about how…
16
Jun
The relief that comes when you finally deal with it
Some things do not just sit in the background. They sit heavily on us. A difficult family situation, tension at work, a conversation you know…
12
May
Workplace conflict is easier to resolve early
Workplace conflict often starts quietly. A shift in tone. A conversation that did not sit well. Two colleagues no longer working easily together. A leader…
05
May
Keeping decisions child-centred when emotions are high
When parents are in conflict, strong emotions are entirely understandable. Hurt, fear, frustration and uncertainty can all be present at the same time. The difficulty…
28
Apr
Mediation does not require perfect agreement to begin
A lot of people assume mediation only works when both people are already calm, cooperative and halfway to agreement. That is rarely the reality. Most…
14
Apr
What is unresolved conflict really costing you?
The true cost of conflict is rarely just financial. Of course, there can be legal fees, HR costs, lost business time or practical expense. But…
07
Apr
Spring has a way of showing us what has been left unattended for too long
We clear drawers, sort paperwork and open the windows, but often the thing that most needs attention is not physical at all. It may be…
31
Mar
When emotions are high, protect what matters most
When time with your children feels limited, it can bring deep hurt, frustration and helplessness. In those moments, it is easy to react from the…