Unless we are trained mental health professionals, we are not equipped to diagnose High Conflict People. However, we can identify high conflict patterns of behavour. What are some tell tale signs or patterns to look out for? This video will assist you identify high conflict patterns. [Sourced from Bill Eddy "How to Manage High Conflict Personalities in Legal Disputes] #sydneybarrister #mediator #familylawarbitrator #collaborativecoach … [Read more...]
10 Tips: How To Obtain Optimal Outcomes At Mediation
I attended the NSW Bar Association Mediation/Arbitration Masterclass last Saturday. There was a presentation by psychologists or 'mini workshop' on "Applying Neurobiology to Negotiation and Mediation" which I found particularly interesting. What does neurobiology have to do with negotiation and mediation, you may ask? Can't mediators just use the mediation skills learned in mediation training and thats all that is required? How can mediators optimize negotiation and mediation processes and practices to take into account neurobiological processes and mechanisms? … [Read more...]