Episode 6: Mediating Homelessness
September 16, 2019
In this episode, Derek Pratt of 4Ward With Purpose Inc. discusses how mediation can create a positive social impact by removing the barriers to housing stability and self-sufficiency.
Episode 5: Reading Between the Lines in Mediation
October 16, 2018
In this episode, mediator Charlotte Parsons discusses how she focuses on what is being communicated as a whole in mediation—rather than just the words that are being said— in order to help parties have a productive and empowering mediation.
Episode 4: To Caucus or Not to Caucus?
July 13, 2018
In this episode, attorney and mediator Dave Cohen discusses the benefits, challenges, and how he makes use of a caucus in a mediation.
Episode 3: Back to the Future: A Solutions-Focused Approach to Mediation
June 11, 2018
In this episode, attorney and mediator Alex Sanchez discusses why he’s adopted a more flexible, solutions-focused approach to mediation and how he encourages productive conversations rather than bitter communications between parties.
Episode 2: Compassionate Curiosity
May 2, 2018
In this episode, we discuss a technique called ‘compassionate curiosity’ with corporate attorney and mediator Kwame Christian. Compassionate curiosity is an effective way to build rapport with parties in a mediation.
Episode 1: Reframing
February 20, 2018
In this episode we discuss a mediation technique called reframing with mediator Cynthia Price. Reframing is an effective way to change the tone of a mediation.
