Elder Mediation Group
Conflict Resources for Elders and Their Families
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Upcoming Presentations
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The Accidental Mediator: Mediation Skills for Eldercare Professionals
Sponsored by Sequoia Senior Solutions
Mar 9, 2010
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American Bar Association 12th Annual Section of Dispute Resolution Sprint Conference
Grief Matters: Understanding and Working with Grief in Contested Probate Disputes, Elder Abuse Cases and Adult Family Elder Mediation
April 8, 2010
Even though grief is at the heart of most, if not all, contested probate, elder abuse and adult family elder mediations, the subject of grief is neglected in the professional education of mediators, collaborative lawyers or litigators. Yet, the way these professionals respond to grief strongly influences the quality of their relationships with their clients or parties; the quality of and potential for resolution; and their own experience of the process.
In this workshop, Dana Curtis & Richard Collier, both mediators and lawyers who represents clients in mediations involving trusts and estates, and Stacey Carr, a bereavement counselor, will explore the process of grieving and the role it plays in mediation of elder-related conflicts. The panel will help attendees understand the psychological and biological processes of grieving; consider how grief “shows up” in their work; examine their own internal responses to grief in mediations; and develop practical approaches for working with clients who have experienced or are anticipating loss effectively.
Forgiveness: The Ultimate Tool of Conflict Resolution
April 9, 2010
Is there a role for forgiveness in the practice of law and dispute resolution? In this highly litigious culture, can we even consider the topic? If, in the context of a litigated case, your client wanted to forgive the other side, how would you respond? Would you ever suggest it? As a mediator, would you ever suggest that the parties consider forgiveness, and if so, how? These questions and more will be addressed by three highly-esteemed panelists including Dr. Frederic Luskin, Ph.D., leading expert and best-selling author on forgiveness, Robert W. Plath, Attorney and Founder of the Worldwide Forgiveness Alliance, Dana Curtis, distinguished mediator and mediation teacher, and program moderator, Eileen Barker, mediator and teacher of mediation and forgiveness. The panelists will share their expertise about forgiveness and discuss the role that forgiveness can and should play in the legal field. Learn how and why forgiveness can be the key to truly resolving conflict and obtaining good results, as well as making life easier and less stressful for parties, attorneys and neutrals alike.
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Mediation of Estate & Trust Disputes: An Update for Mediators and Counsel
Sponsored by the Sonoma County Bar Association, Trusts & Estates Section, ADR Section
May 25, 2010; 2:45 pm - 6:00 pm, Santa Rosa, CA
Download flyer / registration form or Register Online
MCLE Hours: 3.00
Type: General
Certification credit: Estate Planning
With Speakers
Hon. Bill Bettinelli (Ret.)
Jack DeMeo
Robert Murray
Kim Marois, J.D.,CPA
Dana Curtis
Bill Andrews
3 Units of Specialization Credit Pending
Member discount: $15.00
Mediation of Estate and Trust Disputes: $90
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International Summer School on Business Mediation: Crossing Borders
July 19-23, 2010; Admont, Austria
Ms. Curtis will travel to Austria to present four workshops and participate in the International Summer School on Business Mediation: Crossing Borders. This bi-annual event is limited to 100 experienced business mediators and promises an opportunity for intercultural learning and experienced-based learning. For more information about this event visit www.isbm.at.
