How Reconciliation in Mediation Can Transform Conflict into Sustainable Harmony

How Reconciliation in Mediation Can Transform Conflict into Sustainable Harmony

When you think of reconciliation, perhaps you picture a hug between friends after an apology. Or maybe an image of a person confessing their wrongdoings to a religious leader comes to mind. Or you envision two groups making amends after years of vicious fighting. You might be even thinking of a recent personal experience of your own reconciliation in your head. The notion of reconciliation is unique for all of us and as old as the first conflict. Reconciliation is more than an event. It’s a complex process that can have lasting and positive impacts on relationships. Because of this, it's important to understand the power of reconciliation in mediation, and how it can transform conflict into sustainable harmony.

Why Virtual Mediation is a Game-Changer for Resolving Disputes: 5 Key Benefits Explained

Why Virtual Mediation is a Game-Changer for Resolving Disputes: 5 Key Benefits Explained

Mediation has long been a popular method for resolving disputes, but the traditional in-person approach can be time-consuming, expensive, and emotionally challenging. With the advent of technology, accelerated by a global pandemic, virtual mediation has emerged as an effective alternative, offering numerous benefits to disputants. In this article, we will explore the game-changing advantages of virtual mediation and explain the five key benefits it offers for resolving disputes. You will even see why we argue it is often the better choice for parties in conflicts.

Revolutionize Your Mediation Approach: Top 5 Trauma-Informed Practices to Use Now

Revolutionize Your Mediation Approach: Top 5 Trauma-Informed Practices to Use Now

Mediation offers countless benefits to parties in dispute, not the least of which is the potential to reach a mutual agreement. In some cases, however, the parties may be dealing with trauma, which impacts their ability to communicate effectively, trust others, and make decisions. Trauma-informed mediation, an emerging approach within the dispute resolution field, can help address these challenges by recognizing the impact of trauma on an individual’s capacity to participate in mediation. This article explores five trauma-informed practices mediators can use now, to revolutionize their mediation approach.