Example of Parenting Plan: What Parents Need to Know

Example of Parenting Plan

A parenting plan is an a critical part of co-parenting that lays out how parents will raise their child or children. Parenting is a journey that requires careful planning, understanding, and cooperation, especially when parents are separated or divorced. But what exactly is a parenting plan, and why is it needed? This post will explain what …

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Healthy Relationship Rules

Relationship rules

For those of us seeking healthy and fulfilling relationships, there are a few basic relationship rules that we should know and practice. Navigating the complex world of relationships can often be a challenging. But with the help of these certain universal rules, we can build and maintain deeply meaningful and lasting relationships. In this blog …

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Conflict Resolution Skills: A Guide

Conflict Resolution Skills

In every area of life, whether it’s at home, school, or work, conflicts are inevitable, which is why conflict resolution skills are vital. They arise due to differences in perspectives and opinions or simply because of misunderstandings. While conflicts can seem daunting, they don’t have to be destructive. In fact, when handled properly, conflicts can …

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Types of Mediation: Evaluative, Facilitative, and Transformative

Types of Mediation

Understanding the types of mediation is a vital skill when preparing for and participating in mediation.  Knowing how the mediator is operating and what skills they are using is important for the parties and their counsel to work best with the mediator and still emphasize what is an important consideration for them.  It is also …

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What Is a Scheduling Conflict?

Scheduling Conflict

A scheduling conflict occurs when two or more activities or events are planned for the same time period, making it impossible for an individual or a team to attend both. Schedule conflicts are a common issue in professional settings, where meetings, deadlines, and tasks often overlap. A scheduling conflict can also occur in personal life, …

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Constructive Conflict: A Catalyst for Growth and Innovation

Constructive Conflict

Not all conflict has to be bad; if you encourage constructive conflict, you will find that conflict resolution often has a positive outcome for all parties involved. Conflict is often perceived as a negative force, something to be avoided at all costs. However, when managed effectively, conflict can become a catalyst for growth, innovation, and …

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What Is Civil Discourse?

What Is Civil Discourse

In an era where divisive rhetoric and polarizing debates seem to dominate the media landscape, the importance of civil discourse and mutual respect has never been more critical. But what exactly is civil discourse? And why is it essential in today’s society? This post will answer the question: what is civil discourse? In addition, we …

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Using Principled Negotiation

Principled Negotiation

Principled negotiation is an interest-based approach that focuses on conflict management and resolution over getting the best possible deal. It comes from the ideas of Roger Fisher, William Ury, and Bruce Patton, who spearheaded the push for conflict resolution outside of positional bargaining. Negotiators rely on the underlying interests of the parties involved to determine …

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Binding Arbitration: What You Need to Know

Binding Arbitration

Arbitration clauses have found their way into many contracts in recent years, and people will often be required to participate in binding arbitration proceedings when a dispute arises based on the contract. Finding a mandatory binding arbitration clause in an agreement can be surprising for some, but arbitration is a vital part of the alternative …

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Resolution vs Solution | How to Properly Solve a Conflict

Resolution vs Solution

The first step to effectively solving a conflict is to understand the difference between a resolution and a solution. The conflict has a way of repeating itself over and over, especially if it is not addressed correctly and a firm decision has not been made.  Addressing a conflict correctly includes identifying the key differences between …

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