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5/4/2010 1 A Valuable & Emerging Resource for EA Programs Judy McCann-Beranger M.A., CCFE, Cert.CFM May 6, 2010 EASNA 22 nd Annual Convention Montreal JMBeranger Session Overview Session Overview JMBeranger Family mediation reviewed Issues addressed in mediation Distinguishing between mediation and counselling and counselling Research outcomes Implications for EA programs Mediator referrals JMBeranger
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A Valuable & EmergingResource for EA Programs
Judy McCann-BerangerM.A., CCFE, Cert.CFM
May 6, 2010 EASNA 22nd Annual Convention MontrealJMBeranger
Session OverviewSession Overview
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Family mediation reviewedIssues addressed in mediationDistinguishing between mediation and counsellingand counsellingResearch outcomesImplications for EA programsMediator referrals
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Historical BackgroundHistorical BackgroundOrigins in ancient China, Japan & AfricaEmergence in Canada - early 1970's1980's - simultaneous extremes
tentative: fledging technology,t k ti lsystem skeptical
confident: exaggerated claims,distorted adversarial system
From infancy. . .
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Historical Background Historical Background 1990's - gains wider acceptancelegal landscape changesskyrocket in divorce ratesjudicial system overwhelmedpublic demands greater say in their own livesincreasing interest in study of negotiation/conflict
To adolescence !
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viable option yet rarely consideredpromotes communication & cooperationallows people to control the decisionstypically less costly than litigationyp y y gconfidential, no public disclosureof personal matters
more likely to honor co-authored agreements
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1890 90%
1950 40%
2001 7%
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Our familial relationships are longer than ever before.
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Mediation DefinedMediation Defined
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Accommodating(Lose/Win)
Collaborating
Conflict StylesConflict Styles
Avoiding(Lose/Lose)
CompromisingCollaborating
(Win/Win)
Competitive(Win/Lose)
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Role of the MediatorRole of the MediatorIntake, screening & initial sessionsCreate the environmentFacilitate the processSet the stage for successSet the stage for successAcknowledge & clarify interestsProvide realty checksMonitor progress & prepare memorandum
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Recognize the lossLegitimize the feelingsNormalize the experienceE f j i Empower – focus on joint decision makingConsider counselling referral
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builds awareness!builds awareness!JMBeranger
www.fmc.cawww.fmc.ca
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www.eldermediation.ca
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Beliefs/ValuesBeliefs/ValuesMediation is successful & can strengthen relationshipsMost conflict can be better settled by mediationMediation can be very preventiveAdvocates for childrenCommitment to follow up.
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share informationestablish parameters of the discussionexplore the issues
QuestioningQuestioningEnables mediator to help the parties:
explore the issuesexamine assumptions, expectations, & valuesclarify interestsbuild trustexplore implications
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2008 – Ottawa2009 – Dublin2010 – Chicago
2011 –Switzerland
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Viable option yet rarely consideredEspecially effective – “wow” factorOpenness to follow through on referralsTendency towards larger # of participantse de cy to a ds a ge o pa t c pa tsOpportunities for all family members to participate (family of origin issues)Other
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