Re-thinking self-determination in mediation
This article was published by Andrew B. Mamo in the 2023 issue of the Mississippi Law Journal. It’s LONG – 64 pages – so I’m going to give you an overview of the main points and some questions to think about. In this article, Mamo questions what self-determination means and why it is considered important
WHAT I’VE BEEN READING: Clean language: Revealing metaphors and opening minds, by Wendy Sullivan and Judy Rees
This book describes a process of questioning that revolves around the human tendency to think and talk in metaphors. It’s based on the work of David Grove, a psychotherapist from New Zealand, who developed the process to support his work with clients who had experienced trauma. Clean language is a method that aims to minimise
F’s first mediation
1. Without breaching confidentiality: (a) How did you get this mediation? Through linked in/ word of mouth (b) Briefly describe the conflict. Work place/ break down of communication between colleagues. 2. What pre-mediation information did you have? Conversation with CEO and both parties a one hour zoom intake. 3. What pre-mediation steps did you take?
The coaching relationship and the coaching space
Who is involved in the coaching relationship? Coaching involves a relationship between at least two people – the coach and the person being coached (who may be called a client or a coachee – recognizing that not all people being coached are technically ‘clients’ of the coach). Coaching may sometimes involve more than two people
WHAT I’VE BEEN READING: Narrating Peace: How to Tell a Conflict Story, by Solon Simmons
Author Solon Simmons is the director of The Narrative Transformation Lab at George Mason University’s Carter School for Peace and Conflict Resolution. His latest book is a fascinating explanation of how the way we tell stories about conflict can create opportunities for political struggle, reconciliation or self-realization. Simmons suggests that there are four main prototypes
K’s first mediation
1. Without breaching confidentiality: (a) How did you get this mediation? The person who owns the business is a friend who knew I was just starting out and asked if I could help with an issue she was having with a couple of her staff. I had done some presentation/facilitation work with her previously. It was