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23/09/2022

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Law Society Gazette - 23/09/2022

16/05/2019

This shows the importance of seeking help and support if you have suffered childhood trauma. It also shows the importance of protecting our children from trauma. Sometimes we may have a greater chance of doing that than we think.

17/11/2018

Sorting out Christmas arrangements. https://www.startmediation.co.uk/christmas-arrangements-for-children/

17/10/2018

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-pvp53-9b426d

When we get into a conflict with someone, it’s natural to replay our experience of the conflict, both in our minds and as we tell others about it. Over time, this replay can begin to feel like The Truth About What Happened. But it isn’t. Want a transcript of this episode? Transcripts of podcast ...

09/08/2018

"And who is the fee-earner dealing with your matter?". The managing partner of a solicitors' practice I was speaking to clearly didn't realise how offensive his chosen words were. He does now (and I was polite as polite can be in sharing my POV with him).

https://www.startmediation.co.uk/and-who-is-the-fee-earner-dealing-with-your-matter/

02/08/2018

Always nice to be asked to blog about mediation. Even nicer to be asked by a national online law firm, Woolley and Co.

In this article, 20 Mediators share their top tips for a successful Family Law Mediation. We asked a whole host of different mediators, from different firms, located in a variety of locations for their informed opinions. Read the article to find out more.

03/07/2018

Some great questions to ask when things are getting fraught. I particularly like this one: What is the problem we're trying to solve here? This can help bring you back on task, and highlight different interpretations of one problem. Tammy Lenski Gold! https://lenski.com/centering-questions/

14/06/2018

In advanced driver training there is a simple yet effective strategy to manage your car to avoid a crash when in a skid. Most drivers, when their car is in a skid, look where the car is going. If y…

06/06/2018

Marguerite Picard, Australian collaborative practitioner & mediator, is not your usual lawyer.

Very proud that she has guest blogged for Start Mediation. Read “Do you want to look a gift horse in the mouth, or do you want to spit right in its face?” to quote his honour" here

“Do you want to look a gift horse in the mouth, or do you want to spit right in its face?” to quote his honour. Marguerite Picard+ by | Jun 6, 2018 | Three minute blog | 0 comments How would you feel if a judge in a family court said that to you? Put yourself in Anna’s shoes. Her marriage had ...

18/05/2018

We spent a lovely day in the glorious sunshine in Ipswich town centre today, talking about the importance of having a conversation about end of life concerns.

17/05/2018

Beautifully said by Charles Veenstra, International Listening Association: "To fully listen to another is to walk alongside that person. Sometimes we will have to gently guide the
other person by touching his or her arm and at other times we
will have to let the other person move us."

14/05/2018

Dying Matters Awareness Week is coming up. Join us on Thursday 17 May at 6pm - Quay Place, Key Street, Ipswich IP4 1BZ for our "Dying Matters for businesses" event. To find out more and to book your free place, simply follow this link:

As we grow old, our needs and roles change. Ageing can impose physical and emotional stresses on elders and their loved ones. Start Elder Mediation to help.