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Mediation: The Unknown Option
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Conflict Proof: Ready. Set. Launch.
What an unbelievable year! Interestingly enough, as we wrap up the year I can’t say I am happy to see it go. This past year has been one of the most incredibly difficult years I have ever experienced, yet I am eternally grateful for where we are.
January 2023
Lighten Your Load: ADR Essentials
I must dedicate this month’s issue to everyone who was able to join and participate in our ADR Community Resource Fair – Blue By You – Conversations with an Officer!
February 2022
I’m Feeling 2022!
Can you believe the first month of 2022 is now almost a memory? February is upon us. As I take the last day of this month to reflect away from the hustle and bustle of the business…
January 2022
Baffled And True: Conflict Lessons In 2021
Wheeeww! Its been a doozy. Although 2021 was an unprecedented and challenging year, personally and professionally I have so much to be thankful for.
December 2021
Family Conflict…Sweet Potato Or Pumpkin!
November is now behind us. We made it through Thanksgiving; some of us, at least, I hope. So I don’t mean to start a rumble amongst family here but its the holiday season and I have…
November 2021
Conflict and Spooky Situations!
Okay, Okay, Okay! Maybe not a goblin but I have certainly been a ghost the past several months. I know! What was supposed to be a mental health break…
October 2021
Year Of The Dragon!
WHAT A YEAR! I think we can agree we were all taken to task in 2020 emotionally, mentally, psychologically, physically, and spiritually. However, I don’t want to talk about 2020 anymore…
January 2021
Special Edition – Christmas Conflict!
It twas the night before Christmas…the year of COVID! In just a few days the year 2020 is ending and I still can’t believe the year is finally coming to a close. Usually around this time…
December 2020
Feast on This
WHAT A YEAR! I think we can agree we were all taken to task in 2020 emotionally, mentally, psychologically, physically, and spiritually. However, I don’t want to talk about 2020 anymore…
November 2020
Falling Out of Love
Greetings and Happy Halloween! I no longer observe the day but recognize it is a time honored tradition. The significance of this particular day today is a challenge to only think about…
October 2020
Uncomfortable Conversations with a Mediator
Tomorrow marks the last day of the midterm of 2020 which means we’ve made it halfway through the year and summer is officially upon us. With it, has been a tsunami of emotions…
June 2020
Navigating Conflict: Break the Stigma
Memorial Weekend. Usually around this time the Thursday or Friday leading into the holiday weekend I and my family from as far west as Arizona and as far east as Virginia would…
May 2020
The New Normal: While Under Quarantine
GREETINGS! Family, friends, and colleagues. I hope this edition of our newsletter finds each of you safe well and practicing good health essentials.
April 2020
Welcome to Mediation: The Unknown Option
Welcome to Mediation: The Unknown Option! I am excited to share with you in this kickoff issue some unbelievable things we were blessed to be able to accomplish this past year.