Mediation Musings
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Mediation Musings: Selling Mediation

Rain has been around a lot longer than humans. Sun, too. As long as our species has existed there has been weather, and people have found lots of different ways to handle it.

Mediation Musings: Selling Mediation
Mediation Musings
Sitka Creations
Mediation Musings: Optimism

It’s rough out there. Wars, atrocities, mass shootings, global warming, toxic polarization, free-floating anger and anxiety. As I talk to people around me, I find many are distracted and off-center.

Mediation Musings: Optimism
Mediation Musings
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Mediation Musings: Weaving Generations

The misunderstandings, assumptions and judgments between generations cause some real conflicts. It is natural for people to believe the way they were raised, the time they grew up and the standards they considered as the norm are superior to other generations’ ways of being. Just like my grandmother and her hand-cranked dryer, it is hard to adopt to new ways.

Mediation Musings: Weaving Generations
Mediation Musings
Sitka Creations
Mediation Musings: Generations

When my grandmother handed me the wet clothes and told me to “put them through the wringer,” I had no idea what to do. “Go ahead, don’t dawdle. Get those clothes done.”

Mediation Musings: Generations
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Mediation Musings: Ideas

This month I ask you to get out your reading glasses and absorb some new ideas from various authors. I’d like to introduce you to writers who are expanding knowledge in the field of conflict resolution and connected topics. Happy reading!

Mediation Musings: Ideas

NEW FEDERAL Emergency Rental Assistance Program

NEW FEDERAL Emergency Rental Assistance Program

Federal Emergency Rental Assistance Program

The Federal Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) is an emergency housing assistance program to alleviate

financial stress for renters and landlords. ERAP provides rental, [utility], and moving assistance to qualifying

renters facing housing instability and financial hardship due to the COVID-19 public health emergency.

For more information please contact us at Admin@mvmediation.org

Spring Introduction to Mediation Basics Intensive

Spring Introduction to Mediation Basics Intensive

Many of the past participants have stated that the training to become a mediator has helped them in their work, family, and personal lives. These skills have broad uses and the classes are fun and uplifting. Come ready to participate and interact. All classes are by zoom.

If you want to become a Massachusetts qualified mediator these are the first 24 hours of 40 hours required training.

Testimonials

“I was terrified when I came into the court. It seemed like the end of the world. Thanks to my compassionate and understanding mediators, I was able to have a productive conversation with someone I considered an adversary. I couldn’t believe we were able to work it out without going in front of a judge. Thank you MVMP.”

– Small Claims Client

“I was really not looking forward to mediation. But it turned turned out to be relatively pleasant. I really enjoyed working with the two of you. I plan to recommend mediation to others.”

– Divorce Client

“You brought us all together. It was awesome. I am so relieved. All our people felt uplifted, more united and part of a team. In particular one Board member said she felt she was taken care of with kindness and wisdom. We all know each other much better, have defined our work together and are in such better shape than we were when we started. Thank you MVMP.”

– Facilitation Client

“If you have the chance to do Conflict Coaching, DO IT! It was eye opening for me. My coach was kind, insightful and such a great listener. Most importantly, I learned so much about myself and about how I handle conflict. I now have a good, solid conflict management plan for the future.”

– Conflict Coaching Client

“It was valuable to help me handle a current conflict in my workplace. Putting a positive spin on conflict was an eye-opener for me. It gives me a structure to address problems. We had a very serious conflict at work recently so this is very important and relevant to me right now.”

– Workplace Conflict Management Services