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From Child Soldier to Mediator: A Memoir to Inspire Peace and Unity

From Child Soldier to Mediator: A Memoir to Inspire Peace and Unity

Many would look at Deng Atem's life, shaped by conflict and displacement, and wonder why he is not bitter and resentful. Instead, Deng has enabled his experiences as a former “Lost Boy of Sudan” to fuel his pursuit of a more positive reality for others growing up in his homeland.

Deng now lives in Phoenix, Arizona. His impact as a visionary and leader in the global South Sudanese community has been enhanced by recently acquired mediation skills.

From child soldier to mediator, Deng has dedicated his life to inspiring a future characterized by peace and unity, culminating in his memoir, Jumping Over the Ram

How Mediators Can Be the Peacemakers in their Own Family Conflicts

How Mediators Can Be the Peacemakers in their Own Family Conflicts

Conflict is a normal part of family life. As a mediator, you have the skills to facilitate peaceful resolutions to conflicts, but it can be challenging to apply them so close to home. In this article, we'll discuss how mediators can be the peacemakers in their own family conflicts by providing strategies for identifying unique considerations, assessing the situation before engaging, addressing power dynamics between family members and recognizing the limitations.

The Transformative Power of Mediation is as Mystifying as Magic

The Transformative Power of Mediation is as Mystifying as Magic

In my journey, from mediator to mediation coach, I have become fascinated by how magical mediation is in helping people collaborate to develop a mutually-satisfactory resolution to a conflict. The mediation process can inspire a person to unlock previously untapped sources of imagination, flexibility, productivity, and courage. Encouraging words, poignant questions, validation, acknowledgment of common interests, and reframing what parties say can miraculously quench and neutralize a long-lasting and heated conflict. A mediator does not have supernatural powers, but the transformative power of mediation is as mystifying as magic.