This article will first discuss the conflict in the mediator's role as a neutral and impartial third party with no interest in the outcome and his or her role as guardian or advocate for the best interests of the child. That discussion will define terms, consider the legal standard for the...
Parent-child conflict was related to low mindfulness when self-control was low, and low mindfulness in turn was related to a higher intensity of drug-related problems. This association did not exist for women with high self-control. Findings are consistent with developmental research on the ...
"Protection of children must be put at the core of all peace building and mediation efforts," said UN Secretary-General's Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict Virginia Gamba at the "Launch of the practical guidance for mediators to protect children in situations of armed conflict...
Based on the data analysis, it was concluded that students trained in conflict mediation chose to utilize collaboration and compromise when faced with situations of conflict whenever possible. The students receiving no training chose avoiding or accommodating most frequently. In addition, it was ...
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This paper is a video-ethnographic language socialization study that examines the discursive, linguistic and embodied features of the teachers’ and children's ways of conflict mediation and resolution. The study describes the ways in which young children (three to five-year olds) in several prescho...
n. the attempt to settle a legal dispute through active participation of a third party (mediator) who works to find points of agreement and make those in conflict agree on a fair result. Mediation differs from arbitration in which the third party (arbitrator) acts much like a judge but in...
Interpersonal conflict has been defined as: “An expressed struggle between at least two interdependent parties who perceive incompatible goals, scarce resources, and interference from the other party in achieving their goals”. Unpicking this a little, it means that for a disagreement to become a ...
In families with high emotions or conflict, children are distracted by keeping stability within the family. They may not feel they have their parents’ consent to dwell on their own feelings. Speaking to the mediator gives children a chance to think about their views and articulate them to a ...
Most importantly, I hope you find at least one way to improve your relationships with your child, reduce conflict and have more enjoyable interactions.We are all stressed. Here are a range of stressors and of course life changes, illness and death is part of the picture. Loss of job, ...