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Are you interested in becoming a mediator in Arizona? If so, you’re in the right place. Mediation is an increasingly popular form of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) used to help people resolve conflicts without going to court. As a mediator, you’ll play a crucial role in helping parties come to a mutually satisfactory agreement. In …
Emancipation in California is done through a comprehensive step-by-step process. In this article, we will describe the ways a minor can ask the courts to become legally emancipated and the ways that automatically grant a declaration of emancipation. What is the Emancipation of a Minor? Emancipation of a minor (CA Fam Code section 7002) refers …
Bird nesting divorce is a way that couples have sought to lessen the effects of divorce on their children. Divorce is often a time of stress and change for both the couple and their children. Often one of the changes that the couple needs to grow into is the separate living situations, which can often …
Developed by criminologist Donald Cressey, the Fraud Triangle provides a framework to understand the factors that lead individuals to commit fraudulent acts. In the world of forensic accounting and criminology, one theory stands out as a reliable tool for understanding why people commit fraud. It’s known as the Fraud Triangle. Whether it is occupational fraud …
While our list includes these as the best books on emotional intelligence, it is important to note that they are not the only books that can help you hone key emotional skills. Emotional intelligence (EI) is a critical skill in today’s world. It not only helps us understand and manage our emotions but also enables …
Emotional abuse in the workplace is a phenomenon that affects many workers around the world. For those suffering from workplace abuse, life can become incredibly difficult or impossible, turning dream jobs into nightmares. Psychological abuse can be vicious because it can be difficult to detect if it is not blatant, much like adults may not understand …
When conflicts last between parties and it seems like there are no options to move past, it may be time to move beyond intractability and find creative solutions to solve the conflict and restore some of the relationships between the parties. Intractable conflicts involve a variety of issues, but their common characteristic is the resistance …
For those of us who need them, here are some practical examples of emotional intelligence. Emotional intelligence, also known as emotional quotient, is the capacity to be aware of, control, and express one’s emotions and to handle interpersonal relationships judiciously and empathetically. High emotional intelligence is an asset in so many situations, both professionally and …
Win-win situations occur when both parties leave a negotiation in a better position than when they entered, and in essence, a better outcome than expected beforehand is achieved for both parties. Win-win outcomes (“expanding the pie”) are often an advanced version of integrative bargaining vs distributive bargaining, which follows game theory. Game theory refers to …
A mediation game is how a participant in a mediation understands and strategizes during mediation to walk away with a desirable outcome. This includes understanding the basics of mediation, the different types of mediation, and the training that a mediation participant has had. In some cases, mediation training can also include actual mediation games played …