April 12, 2012
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How to Mentally Prepare for Mediation

People who separate will often experience very strong emotions that will at times feel unmanageable. Sometimes they feel as though they have made some progress only to be triggered by an event that reminds them of their former partner, or … Continue reading

April 5, 2012
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Tips for Dealing with Clients Who Are Going Through a Divorce

I stand for families to be well, whether together or separated. In our professional life we encounter clients who are either thinking of separating or who are definitely separating. People in the service industry rely on good relationships with their … Continue reading

March 22, 2012
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Do People Have to be Getting Along to Participate in Family Mediation?

Mediation is used by people who want to resolve disputes themselves rather than having a judge make decisions for them. But because these people’s relationship is broken, they need a third party to facilitate the communication, and guide the negotiation. … Continue reading

December 15, 2011
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Saving Your Health when Emotional and Physical Stress is Caused by a Failed

In the fast pace of modern society, the emotional and physical stress on families has progressively increased. Factors that contribute to emotional and physical stress include: • The pressures of globalization, the feminization of the workforce, the impact of emerging … Continue reading

December 8, 2011
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Women in Mediation vs. Men in Mediation – How to Mediate a Dispute to Negotiate a Settlement that is a “Win Win” for All

Toronto Mediation services grew in popularity as a result of dissatisfaction with the courts in the 80s and 90s. In the beginning, families who wanted to mediate a dispute using Toronto mediation services were often warned that mediation may not … Continue reading

November 30, 2011
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A Must Read

I wanted to share the following article with you from Staff Reporter Robert Cribb at thestar.com. Cribb: Rewiring the brain for resurrected intimacy You know that heart-sinking feeling. It comes in mysterious moments when, at some level of consciousness, you … Continue reading

November 24, 2011
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Family Mediation – A Step Towards Healing the Family and Healthier Relationships

This paper highlights why family mediation speeds up the process of healing the family and leads spouses towards healthier relationships after a separation. It will also provide information on how to find resources about “family mediation Toronto”. Separating spouses usually … Continue reading

November 10, 2011
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Neuroplastic Changes And How Changing Brain Patterns Can Change Everything – Even The Effects Of Separation

The plasticity of the brain has only recently come to light from the world of neuroscience. In 2007, Norman Doidge wrote the book “The Brain That Changes Itself”. In The Brain That Changes Itself, Doidge points to the brain’s real ability … Continue reading

September 15, 2011
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How To Tell Your Spouse You Want A Divorce – You Can Separate On Good Terms

Unhappy marriage? Thinking of leaving your spouse? Trying to figure out how to plan for a divorce on good terms? If you are leaving your spouse you are probably wondering how to tell your spouse you want a divorce and … Continue reading

September 8, 2011
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Alimony Spousal Support in Ontario for Homemakers: In a Separation, Should a Homemaker Be Forced Back to Work?

An important issue to be thinking about in separation is alimony spousal support in Ontario. The laws about temporary support and alimony spousal support in Ontario promote the obligation of both spouses to try to achieve financial independence.  These laws … Continue reading