by focusmediation | Oct 28, 2015 | Conflict, Family, Mediation, Separation
Has talking to each other become impossible? Are the things you’ve got to sort out too difficult? Does it feel as if there’s a brick wall between you that you can’t bring down? Mediation offers a safe, neutral environment in which you can tackle your impossible...
by focusmediation | Jun 24, 2015 | Family, Mediation, Separation
Often in mediation we see the couple separately for their first meetings. This gives people an opportunity to be very frank and open about their situation. Often one will say “S/he’s a controller, and I’m unsure I can cope with mediation!” Then...
by focusmediation | May 31, 2015 | Family, Mediation, Separation
“The Randolph Hotel is on fire!” As my bus pulled around the corner, everyone turned to look out of the window: a plume of black smoke was spiralling up from the top of the Randolph’s central tower. People were stopping to stare, and as we moved up the road, we met...
by focusmediation | May 21, 2015 | Family, Mediation, Separation
When parents’ relationships break down, the aftershock is felt by all those around them. The first to be affected are often the children. In November last year, Resolution (1) commissioned research which surveyed 14-22 year olds about the effect of their parent’s...
by focusmediation | Mar 29, 2015 | Family, Separation
The Easter Holidays are here and many single parents will be trying to work out how to keep their children entertained without it costing the Earth. At Focus Mediation we are aware of the implications of separation on parents: there is often a desire to make time with...
