This entry is a continuation of the post “How can both parents have quality parenting relationships with their children?” Let’s discuss communication options. In co-parent relationships where there is high …

How to have a quality co-parenting relationship? Communication tips

Why negotiate?
This is Conflict Resolution week in BC and I will be posting several blogs over the week highlighting some conflict resolution themes from my work as a mediator. Here is …

How does the new BC Family Law Act define guardianship?
On March 18, 2013, the new Family Law Act came into effect in BC. As a result, many legal concepts and definitions have been updated or changed. Over the next …

How much does workplace conflict cost?
According to research on workplace conflict, 60%-80% of all difficulties in an organization stem from strained relationships between employees, not from deficits in employee’s skills and motivation (Dana, 2005; Kreisman, …

Welcome to Peace Talks
Olive Branch Peace Talks is a discussion regarding collaborative strategies for resolving conflict within families, workplaces, and communities. The focus is on strategies and ideas for encouraging productive responses to …