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Please remember that I am not a divorce, family, or matrimonial mediator. Although I speak openly about surviving abuse, crime, family conflicts, and other experiences that caused my upper limit …
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When I entered the workforce, I thought sexual harassment was just part of what I had to endure. And I did. Co-workers amused themselves in the kitchen of the fast-food restaurants by talking about …
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Q: What is it like to live with post-traumatic stress disorder? I was diagnosed with PTSD after being violently assaulted on my way home from a peacemaking workshop in 2014, but not everyone’s …
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I started this week with a post about Avoiding Apology Fails. That might seem like a strange way to start February, when we typically shift our focus to Valentine’s Day and romance. But this is no …
In this video Nance teaches how to make sure your apology is complete--for you and the person you hurt: Acknowledge the specific error Ask about the impact and how you can make amends Commit …
Last year brought many of us additional exploration of racism, racial injustice, white supremacy, systemic racism, white fragility, white girl tears, and what it means to act black or white. As a …
[Read more...] about Are Assumptions Hindering Our Racial Healing?
This post originally appeared in the November 2006 issue of my GrayfitiTM newsletter. Although it shows the Third Ear Conflict Resolution process in its longer form, it is still relevant …
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Employment Attorney and Ethno-Religious Mediator Nance L. Schick discusses how hypercorrecting--even with the best intentions--can cause its own share of problems. Three tips for when someone says …
[Read more...] about Cancel Culture and Zero Tolerance Can Land You in Court [Video]
Often when clients come to me, they don't know exactly what they need. They think they need a lawyer to protect them from a dishonest employee, a greedy employer, or an oppressive government. There's …
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The DISC Assessment is one of the tools I use to guide clients toward conflict resolution. Last year, I added that certification to my mediation certifications and began incorporating it into my …
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