Thinking about Splitting Up? Mediation helps families work out what’s best for children and for the future The festive season can put a huge strain on relationships, and this year more than ever, it has been tough to stay calm and rational.  Families typically spend more time together, normal routines are disrupted and expectations are […]

Mediate 2020 was held over two days in November 2020. On the first day our agenda included how online dispute resolution is working in the USA, workshops on Covid and Mediation (comparisons between the Canada and Scotland) and giving you people a voice and a plenary session on Building back better with Mediation with examples […]

Click here to read the November 2020 edition of Collaborate. Articles in this issues include: Mediate 2020 Details in this year’s online conference. A Wake Up Call for Mediation Paul Kirkwood reviews Rachael Filed and Jonathan Crowe’s challenging new book. Scottish Mediation News News on membership, events and standards from Scottish Mediation. Mediation Training Online […]

Read our latest edition of Collaborate. In this issue everything from details about Mediate 2020 to our latest online training plus some reflections about coming to Scotland. To read Collaborate click here.

This week I have been helping the University of Dundee Early Dispute Resolution team with interviews for new mediators for their team. Before the Covid situation I’d have been enjoying my train journey up to Dundee, the thinking time and the beautiful sights that journey brings. This week it’s meant some additional online Teams meetings […]