Mediation: A Client Centered Approach (Wiley Series in Couples and Family Dynamics and Treatment) - Hardcover

Erickson; McKnight

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 047135368X ISBN 13: 9780471353683

Verlag: John Wiley & Sons, 2000

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"The breadth of this book is astounding-they have taken so much ofwhat mediators do and put it all into just this one book." -DianeNeumann, diane neumann&associates, divorce mediationservices

What is mediation and why is it needed?

Who can become a mediator?

How can you incorporate mediation into your practice? Are there anypitfalls?

The Practitioner's Guide to Mediation answers all of these criticalquestions and much more as it guides you through the process ofbreaking into this lucrative field. Written by the leading expertson the subject and founders of the Erickson Mediation Institute,this practical guidebook will provide you with all the informationyou'll need to incorporate mediation into your existing range ofservices and build a successful practice. Packed with helpfuladvice and tips, Erickson and McKnight clearly show you how toconfidently mediate family, divorce, and workplace disputes. Theyalso take you step-by-step through their client-centered approachso that you can develop new ways of thinking to resolve conflictsthat will benefit everyone.

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STEPHEN K. ERICKSON, JD, and MARILYN S. McKNIGHT, MA, are the founders of Erickson Mediation Institute, a leading mediation facility. They hold numerous training workshops and lectures throughout the year on mediating a variety of conflicts. Erickson and McKnight are also the authors of Mediating Divorce published by Jossey-Bass.

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Written by the leading experts at Erickson Mediation Institute, The Practitioner?s Guide to Mediation offers much-needed advice and tips on how to become a successful mediator. The authors take you inside the mediation room and explain exactly what the mediator?s role is in managing both the people involved and the conflict. Emphasizing a client-centered approach, they show you how to create a cooperative environment that helps clients resolve issues quickly and achieve shared goals that are beneficial to everyone.

Erickson and McKnight explain how to apply the client-centered approach in divorce, family, custody, and workplace conflict mediation. Using actual case studies and dialogue, they also offer guidance on how to tackle some of the most difficult situations. Through their experiences, you?ll gain a better understanding of how powerful this approach is for promoting healing and resolving problems.

You?ll find additional insight on how to get the proper training as a mediator and build a mediation practice. The authors uncover all of the options available to you and explore the benefits of learning and applying mediation skills ?while alerting you to the practical pitfalls to avoid. They also:

• Offer actual case studies and dialogue that take you inside the mediation room
• Show how to ask the right questions and create a positive environment
• Reveal the do?s and don?ts of mediation ethics and accountability

Whether you?re considering mediation as an addition to your existing professional practice or as a stand-alone profession, The Practitioner?s Guide to Mediation is the perfect resource to help you make the right decisions.

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Written by the leading experts at Erickson Mediation Institute, The Practitioner’s Guide to Mediation offers much-needed advice and tips on how to become a successful mediator. The authors take you inside the mediation room and explain exactly what the mediator’s role is in managing both the people involved and the conflict. Emphasizing a client-centered approach, they show you how to create a cooperative environment that helps clients resolve issues quickly and achieve shared goals that are beneficial to everyone.

Erickson and McKnight explain how to apply the client-centered approach in divorce, family, custody, and workplace conflict mediation. Using actual case studies and dialogue, they also offer guidance on how to tackle some of the most difficult situations. Through their experiences, you’ll gain a better understanding of how powerful this approach is for promoting healing and resolving problems.

You’ll find additional insight on how to get the proper training as a mediator and build a mediation practice. The authors uncover all of the options available to you and explore the benefits of learning and applying mediation skills –while alerting you to the practical pitfalls to avoid. They also:

• Offer actual case studies and dialogue that take you inside the mediation room
• Show how to ask the right questions and create a positive environment
• Reveal the do’s and don’ts of mediation ethics and accountability

Whether you’re considering mediation as an addition to your existing professional practice or as a stand-alone profession, The Practitioner’s Guide to Mediation is the perfect resource to help you make the right decisions.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2000
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 047135368X
• ISBN 13: 9780471353683
• Einband: Tapa dura
• Anzahl der Seiten: 288
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