The Fundamentals of Family Mediation (SUNY Series (SUNY series in Transpersonal and Humanistic Psychology) - Softcover

Haynes, John M.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0791420361 ISBN 13: 9780791420362

Publisher: State University of New York Press, 1994

Synopsis

Although there are a number of mediation books, none provide a step-by-step description of each stage in the process. This book, designed as a mediator's handbook, can be used by the practicing mediator to solve almost any problem. It can also be used by trainers to provide more basic information to trainee mediators, thus allowing them more time for practicing the skill in training. The book will also be of interest to students and practitioners of family therapy, to social workers, and counselors.

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Review:

Haynes' landmark text The Fundamentals of Divorce Mediation has been adapted by Charlesworth for the Australian and New Zealand setting and remains a comprehensive ground plan for family law mediators. … this text is of value to anyone interested in conflict resolution. Haynes provides the trained mediator and trainee with hands-on advice and a 'how-to' text explaining the step-by-step activities of the mediator. Therapeutic inquiry is not pursued beyond suggestions for a referral. All details of living arrangements, parenting, assets, and finances leading to a memorandum of understanding are covered. The family violence protocols and eight appendices are particularly useful for a practitioner. … The outstanding feature of Haynes' approach, in this primarily technical manual, is his clarity and practicality. … The nuts and bolts of mediation that are focused on are covered exceptionally well. … this is a core text which offers an ideal starting point for the trainee mediator and a reference work for the practitioner. ANZ Journal of Family Therapy, Vol 22 No 3, September 2001 The book explains the nature of mediation and how this process deals with identifying matrimonial problems and their solutions; the process addresses the care of children, division of property, budgeting and financial support. Provision is made for ascertaining background information as to assets, liabilities and income of the parties. There is advice on all matters which are likely to be in dispute in matrimonial proceedings in divorces - for example valuations, future assets, tertiary education and parties moving from one location to another. There is a useful chapter explaining the contents of a Memorandum of Understanding which sets out the decisions which have been made and which is to form the foundation of a formal agreement to be submitted to the court. There are also suggestions as to the arrangement of the furniture in a mediator's office and the mediator's tone of voice. The last chapter contains advice on how to build up a mediation practice. … [The book] contains much material which will be useful to all practitioners who deal with family law matters. Tasmanian Law Society Newsletter, November 2000 … one of those books that belongs on every mediator’s bookshelf. Journal of Family Studies … worthy of a place in a mediator’s library. Australian Law Librarian … an important contribution to the professional resolution of family disputes. Justice Alastair Nicholson, Chief Justice, Family Court of Australia

About the Author:

John Michael Haynes (1932-1999) was President of Haynes Mediation Training Institute, Founding President of the Academy of Family Mediators, and served as a consultant to court systems throughout the world. He appeared on numerous national television shows and authored several books, including Mediation: Positive Conflict Management, also published by SUNY Press.

About this edition

• Publisher: State University of New York Press
• Publication date: 1994
• ISBN 10: 0791420361
• ISBN 13: 9780791420362
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 262