Specialties
I help families in transition or conflict to have structured, productive conversations and find resolutions peacefully and privately. In Facilitated Family Decision-making, I work with parties to make sure everyone who is needed for a decision is in the room and all voices are heard. Together the family identifies issues and missing information, develops a plan and makes agreements to carry out the plan and assess progress over time. Elder Mediation ensures all voices, especially the elder's, are heard and considered when the family is at an impasse. Through conversation and listening, parties gain a better understanding of other perspectives; work together to identify issues; and gain a better understanding of the available resources and options. All this results in better informed decisions and agreements. At times of transition or high stress in the family, elder mediation can help preserve important relationships and create peace of mind for the elder.
