by focusmediation | Sep 29, 2016 | Uncategorized
I was interested to read this article in The Guardian by Emine Saner (23.08.16)*: “The end of the summer holiday is a peak period for break ups. But now couples are looking for fast and amicable ways to avoid being mired in the blame game, will the law finally catch...
by focusmediation | Sep 29, 2016 | Mediation, Uncategorized
Having worked as a family mediator for a good few years now I’m used to asking clients whether they have any knowledge or past experience of mediation. Most clients don’t have any and don’t know what to expect. It’s like anything. If you want to buy a car you want to...
by focusmediation | Sep 27, 2016 | Conflict, Divorce
The nation has been gripped by the Rob & Helen’s saga in the Archers! One interesting aspect which did not grab the headlines was baby Jack’s name. Rob wishes to call him “Gideon Titchener”. Theoretically there is nothing stopping Rob calling the baby “Gideon”. ...
by focusmediation | Sep 6, 2016 | Conflict, Divorce, Mediation
Communication is complex. It is much more than words. Communication comprises a range of related activities, including, speech, facial expression, body language and most importantly of all, the subtext of the total communication package and critically what you do, as...