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Divorce and Family Mediation: Models, Techniques, and Applications

Description

Building on the success of their groundbreaking 1988 Divorce Mediation, Folberg et al. now present the latest state-of-the-art, comprehensive resource on family and divorce mediation. Paving the way for the field to establish its own distinct discipline and academic tradition, this authoritative volume offers chapters contributed by leading mediation researchers, trainers, and practitioners. Detailed are the theory behind mediation practice, the contemporary social and political context, and practical issues involved in mediating divorce and custody disputes with contemporary families. Authors also address intriguing questions about professional standards and where the field should go from here. A groundbreaking resource, this volume is indispensable for all mental health and legal professionals working with families in transition.

Reviews

Rating: 1 / 5
Date: 2006-02-24
Summary: "Jim @ ACU"

This is one of the most imformative text books I have used in my graduate studies. It is a text that will be beneficial to all mediation students.

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Rating: 5 / 5
Date: 2004-09-21
Summary: "Updates from the Masters of Family Mediation"

This is a very helpful book for me to keep close to my desk. The format let's me turn to the individual authors particular area of expertise, and get an instant, current update in their subject area. The first day I got the book, I used the special applications section in three cases I am currently mediating. In one case I copied a good portion of the chapter on "Mediation in the Shadow of an Affair" and sent it to both sides to give them a better understanding of what was happening to each of them and why. Having various subject areas updated is helpful and efficient for me, otherwise I would have to consult a dozen or more texts to try and get this information. I would never get around to it! The authors (Folberg, Milne and Salem) did a great job using their influence to get the likes of Lang, McKnight, Meiriding, Mosten, Melamed and other acknowleged leaders to contribute.

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Rating: 5 / 5
Date: 2004-08-14
Summary: "An excellent resource for experienced or novice mediators."

Divorce and Family Mediation is an edited volume written by the leading mediators in the field of family mediation today. Every important topic in mediation is covered in a thoughtful and thought-provoking way.The background and history of mediation are presented; various models of mediation are compared and discussed; mediation techniques and interventions are explained; and special circumstances in mediation such as domestic violence, never married couples, same sex couples, blended families and families post affair are written about with a sensitivity and breadth of knowledge that makes this book a veritable primer. This book even presents ideas for developing the profession and building your own mediation practice. I highly recommend this book to any one in the field of family dispute resolution.