Category Archives: Family Meetings and Elder and Probate Mediation

Mediation with a capital M

Mediation independent from a judicial process enables the parties to be less adversarial and have more control over their agreement Continue reading

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Elder Mediation

Elder Mediation helps families reach consensus on issues involving vulnerable adults Continue reading

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Family Mediation and Divorce Mediation

Introduction to the mediation practice of Alexandria Skinner, J.D. Continue reading

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PROTECTION OF VULNERABLE ADULTS THROUGH GUARDIANSHIP AND CONSERVATORSHIP

How families can protect elderly and vulnerable adults Continue reading

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TELL ME ABOUT FAMILY AND DIVORCE MEDIATION?

What is mediation? Continue reading

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TIPS FOR DEALING WITH FAMILY CONFLICT DURING THE HOLIDAYS

This post offers practical suggestions for dealing with family conflict during holiday gatherings. Continue reading

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What Is A Mediator?

This post answers the question, “what is a mediator?” Continue reading

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When to suspect Undue Influence or Exploitation of Vulnerable Adult

Do you have a gut feeling that something is not right with regard to an elderly or vulnerable adult, or how that person is being treated by others? Here are some warning signs about exploitation, which is a form of elder abuse. Continue reading

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Recognizing Stages of Conflict and Knowing When to Call for Help

Is this dispute something you can work through yourselves, something a mediator can help with, or do you need to call law enforcement? This article discussing stages of conflict and intervention strategies appropriate for each stage will help you decide. Continue reading

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Scapegoating in Conflict Resolution, Part I

When we are confronted with a problem that has no easy or obvious solution, it’s tempting to scapegoat rather than address the true causes. Here is a personal story that illustrates the basic idea of scapegoating and shows why it’s not a good method of conflict resolution. Continue reading

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