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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.

Five Powerful Open-ended Questions Mediators Use for Active Listening

Five Powerful Open-ended Questions Mediators Use for Active Listening

Open-ended questions can be great conversation starters for social and workplace situations. Unlike closed-ended questions, which only yield one-word answers, open-ended questions get people talking. Mediators rely on open-ended questions, as they are powerful active listening tools, essential for effectively navigating conflicts. Most importantly, they help to engage and empower people to respond in their own words.