Video recording: As mediators, we believe that problems can be solved by looking for alternatives. I first became aware of this perspective in my late 30’s as an adult. But… What If… we were to train children, as young as Kindergarten, as well as teachers, counselors, administrators and parents to filter confrontations through the: “What is the alternative?” lens. Let’s erase shouting, chastising and/or using violence. Join us in a movement that will change schools in Florida through the series named: “Teach Peace to Kids” aka (TP2K).

Video recording: This training for mediators is on the topic of ZOOM account setup, meeting creation and scheduling, technology issue troubleshooting, ZOOM tools, and meeting safety.

Video recording: This session will explore the opportunities and challenges of including joint sessions in the mediation protocol. The discussion will feature candid and provocative arguments about whether the mediator can enhance the likelihood of agreement by the creative use of all items in the facilitation toolbox. The discussion will include suggestions about how to effectively blend joint sessions and caucuses into a combination of formats that expand the universe of options for the mediator, and minimize the discomfort of the parties.

Video recording: What do you want the world to look like? If you could do this all over again, is there anything you would/could have done differently? We ask our parties these questions all the time, but how often do we ask these questions to ourselves? What would we discover if we did? As much as mediation successfully saves time, saves money, lifts up voices, and repairs relationships, we face certain challenges and limitations. Research demonstrates that the general public still is not familiar with mediation, that Mediators still do not often reflect the community in which they serve, and some notable parties, such as Harvey Weinstein, have abused confidential processes and enacting NDAs to cover up rampant sexual harassment. It is in this context that we need to ask ourselves how we might do better and enhance the mediation and settlement process in the 21st-Century.