Mediation: A Psychological Insight into Conflict Resolution - Softcover

Freddie Strasser

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0826475035 ISBN 13: 9780826475039

Publisher: Bloomsbury Continuum, 2004

Synopsis

This book is about conflict resolution through mediation, from a psychological perspective. Although written in part from the point of view of litigation, the objective is to demonstrate how an appreciation of the psychological aspects of conflict and an understanding of the emotional strategies people adopt in dispute situations can assist both lawyers and non-lawyers in resolving conflicts. The book consists of three sections- a theoretical analysis of conflict and conflict resolution; a practical, legal and experiential explanation of mediation; and thirdly a series of mock mediations, comprehensively analysed from the viewpoint of the mediator and the parties, providing tips and guidance on the dilemmas and pitfalls that mediators encounter. The book is based on three fundamental tenets: that conflict is ever present, and cannot be eliminated but can be worked with; that the attitude and stance of the mediator towards the dispute can be of significance to the outcome; and above all that the use of psychotherapeutic tools can facilitate a paradigm shift in the parties' approach to conflict. The authors demonstrate how the mediator can move parties in dispute from a position of intransigent adversity to a working alliance, and thereby achieve a 'good enough ' resolution.

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About the Author

Freddie Strasser PhD, MA, AdvDipExPsych, UKCPReg, BACP AccC, BAC AccS . He is an Honorary Fellow of the School of Psychotherapy and Counselling at Regent s College, and Director of the School s ADR programme. He is also a lecturer, supervisor and psychotherapist in private practice. He was one of the first to establish existential time limited therapy, as well as one of the first to bring essential aspects of psychotherapy into mediation. He has written numerous journal articles, is the co-author, with his daughter Alison, of Existential Time Limited Therapy (1977), and the author of Emotions (1999) Barrister. Called to the Bar 1971. Accredited Mediator (CEDR) 1999. Specialisation: Professional Negligence and Personal Injury law. Practice also includes Contract, Employment, Construction, Insolvency, and Property law. Mediation experience in a wide range of Commercial, Professional Negligence, Personal Injury, Property, Boundary, and Family Financial disputes. Designer, Co-Producer, Lecturer and Joint Leader, of the unique Mediation Training Course at the School of Psychotherapy and Counselling at Regent s College, London, incorporating psychotherapeutic skills into Mediation. Member of the Bar Council ADR Committee. Trainer mediator on the Bar Council ADR Seminars. Author of several articles on Mediation. Lectured on Mediation throughout the UK to barristers, solicitors, local government and other organisations, and to judges and lawyers in Rome, Budapest, and Riga.

Edition details

• Publisher: Bloomsbury Continuum
• Publication date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0826475035
• ISBN 13: 9780826475039
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 244