The Handbook of Family Dispute Resolution: Mediation Theory and Practice / Edition 1

by Alison Taylor

Overview

No matter your profession (attorney, clinician, family therapist) or skill level (seasoned professional or novice), The Handbook of Family Dispute Resolution is an invaluable resource that outlines the most effective mediation approaches, techniques, and skills. The Handbook of Family Dispute Resolution is a practical and comprehensive guide that includes
* A review of professional ethics and standards
* Help for attorneys who are not trained in the skills needed for working with families
* Information about cultural issues that affect families during mediation
* Highlights of key legal and negotiation skills
* Guidelines for understanding complex family dynamics and conflicts
* A screening tool for evaluating domestic violence
* A matrix for starting discussions of parenting plans based on children's needs
* An examination of specialized practices for family mediation
* Direction for assessing one's professional approach to family mediation

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780470635506
Publisher:	Wiley
Publication date:	04/19/2010
Pages:	496
Sales rank:	1,008,614
Product dimensions:	7.40(w) x 9.20(h) x 1.10(d)

About the Author

Alison Taylor — mediator, family therapist, author, teacher, and trainer; is an Oregon Licensed Professional Counselor and teaches mediation-related courses to students and professionals at Portland State University and Marylhurst University. She is coauthor of Mediation: A Comprehensive Guide to Resolving Conflicts Without Litigation and The Making of a Mediator: Developing Artistry in Practice, both from Jossey-Bass.

Table of Contents

Preface xi

Acknowledgments xvii

Part One: Practical Theory

Part Two: Family Mediation processes

Part Three: Specialized Practices in Family Mediation

References 449

The Author 461

Index 463

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

"Written by a practitioner for practitioners, this book provides a theoretical framework for the process decisions we make as mediators and then offers specific tools and strategies. Especially beneficial for those without a psychological background, this reference guide explores how mediators' understanding of family dynamics and systems has a direct impact on the effectiveness of our interventions. An excellent guide for the beginning or experienced mediator." — Nina Meierding, past president, Academy of Family Mediators

Editorial Reviews

"Many case studies are used to illustrate the most effective mediation approaches." (Juvenile and Family Court Journal, Spring 2002)

From the Publisher