Tips for responding to vaccine hesitancy
Since the beginning of the COVID‐19 pandemic, we have all been challenged by how to respond to the new world, and what this means for our situation at work, for our families and for those that we are assisting to move through this new and constantly changing space. There have been times when many of…
Separation and the agony of waiting: an exploration
I listen to many stories each week about the difficulties of separation and the inevitable changes that it brings to life. They often involve feelings of agony when waiting for an end result, and yearning to move past the present-day towards a better future. A play I discovered that illustrates how it feels to be…
10 tips for what you do when you are newly separated
Separating from your partner can be overwhelming, and knowing where to begin or what to prioritise is not always easy. Often, our minds can focus on the most obvious and practical things, but there are also more personal aspects that deserve just as much attention. To help give you a starting point that will prepare…
Tips for Good Conversation
CONVERSATION C Have a Clear and purposeful intention for your conversation O Be Open to the other person- try to put any assumptions or judgements to one side N Be sensitive to the Non-verbal communication-notice the pitch, volume, pauses and energy in the other person’s speech, pay attention to whether the content of the words…
The Value of the Visual in Mediation
When I first met Michael Hunt nearly 30 years ago, I was very impressed by his focus on the visual in mediation. He had white boards, butchers paper and many different coloured textas, and he used these very skillfully to support his role as a facilitative mediator. He has since then taken this passion into…
Good Communication When Working Remotely
This is an issue that we are all focused on at present! I was very lucky recently to be able to discuss this important topic with my great friend and colleague Marlene Ebejer. She is a leader in the family dispute resolution field, and it was a great privilege to have this discussion with her.…
Tips for planning family activity during social isolation
Some ideas for making Covid-19 leave your family stronger and closer! Establish a routine for the whole family, talk about this, and communicate about it as a family so it is well understood and committed to by everyone Be flexible and creative to provide interest and variety, and to allow for improvement as time goes…