Blog
06
Oct
What if you need more than one conversation?
If you are thinking about mediation, you may already know that there are things you need to talk about and decisions that need to be…
29
Sep
Please can we just talk about it?
One of the biggest myths I see — in family matters and in workplace disputes — is this: “If we just talk, it’ll work itself…
22
Sep
A 60-second reset to reconnect with your goals
If you’re feeling a bit “frozen”— overwhelmed, unmotivated, uncertain, have low energy, flat mood, decision fatigue — you don’t need to force yourself into action.…
22
Sep
Navigating Family Conflict: Mediation in Manchester
Dealing with family disagreements can be tough, and sometimes it feels like you're stuck in a rut. If you're in Manchester and finding it…
15
Sep
Your phone might be fuelling the stress
When people are under stress, they often look to their screens for relief — connection, distraction, information. The unintended consequence is that many end up…
08
Sep
When you can’t control the other person
When people are dealing with conflict, uncertainty, or a difficult relationship dynamic, the nervous system often behaves as if it’s “on watch” all the time.…
01
Sep
Are you waiting for the “right time”?
Have you noticed how easy it is to think, “I’ll feel better when…” When the weather improves. When the stress calms down. When the other…
25
Aug
Helping children return to routine after the holidays
The end of the summer holidays can be a significant transition for children. They may be returning to a familiar school, beginning a new school,…
18
Aug
Children should not become the messenger
During the school holidays, there can be a lot more organising than usual. Pick-up times change, plans move around, someone needs swimming things from the…