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EDUCATING THROUGH REPAIR: WHAT TO DO AFTER MISBEHAVIOR
Beyond Punishment and the Importance of Education: The Question Isn't Just What Consequence Do We Give? When a child or teenager does something wrong, the adult reaction is usually very quick. They've insulted, lied, broken something, hit, disobeyed, been disrespectful, hurt a classmate, or broken an important rule. At that moment, almost automatically, a question arises: "What punishment do we give them?" The question is understandable. Adults need to answer. We can't act as if nothing happened. Rules have to have value and… Read more
Summer: the perfect season for resolving conflicts
Summer Mediation: Summer has something special about it. The days are longer, schedules relax, the rush lessens, and finally, we find time to sit down and talk without constantly checking the clock. Interestingly, many of the conditions we seek during vacation are exactly the same as those needed for any conflict management process to succeed. Perhaps that's why summer is one of the best times of year to tackle those situations we've been putting off for months—or even years. Because conflicts, like suitcases, don't disappear by ignoring them. We can hide them away in a corner for a while… Read more
Letter from a Mediator
Why does creativity in mediation make all the difference? Dear clients, allow me to share a little professional secret. When people come to mediation, they usually think they're there to solve a problem. And that's true. But what few imagine is that they're also there to create. Yes, to create. Most of us associate creativity with painters, writers, musicians, or inventors. However, creativity also emerges when two people who have been at odds for months, or even years, manage to build something that didn't exist before: a shared solution. That's why I like to say that mediation is… Read more
