Be Biased Against Your Own Unconscious Bias
In this blog piece, Matt discusses the need for mediators to look inward and reflect on their own unconscious bias. Only through honest assessment can mediators improve their practice and the field. We must learn to recognize our own privileges and discriminatory practices
The Fuzzy Cat Perspective
In this edition of the TMG blog Jane reveals one of the pivotal characters influencing her personal journey into the family mediation realm. Struck by the insight of a 5-year-old, Jane looks deeper into the meaning of the child’s writing to glean understanding of how the child was coping with her parent’s divorce. Have a read and see an example of how children make sense of big issues.
I Gotta Get to the Gym!
Matt reflects on the subject of biases related to the ADR world. Using himself as an example, he calls attention to the field’s need to self-monitor. Read Matt’s latest article and see how closely your experiences align.
The Blind Men and The Elephant
David recalls a past job interview. He ended up getting the job despite not understanding why he was asked to apply in the first place. Read on to learn how it all unfolded.
(Image from Illustrator unknown [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons)
