Divorce mediation: perspectives on the field

Here is an excellent introduction to and overview of the field of divorce mediation, a field that has grown rapidly and achieved a remarkable level of recognition among both the clinical and legal professions in the last decade. Divorce Mediation describes the process and some of the techniques of mediation, as well as mediation theory and training. Authorities from marriage and family therapy and law--all practicing mediators--address the ability of women to negotiate for themselves in mediation, describe several approaches to handling custody issues, and discuss several challenging issues fa.

Originally published by The Haworth Press, Inc.

Reflections on the growth and significance of divorce mediation / William G. Neville -- Through an interdisciplinary mirror : attorney-therapist similarities / Joseph L. Steinberg -- The present and future role of higher education in divorce mediation : problems and promise in teaching, research, and service / Elizabeth Janssen Koopman -- Adjudication and mediation : a comparison of custody decision-making processes involving third parties / Linda K. Girdner -- Mediator's notebook : reflections on promoting equal empowerment and entitlements for women / Isolina Ricci -- The power of including children in custody mediation / Robin Drapkin, Florence Bienenfeld -- Family mediation : a descriptive case study / Jennifer Manocherian -- Technology and mediator training : using videotaping for experiential learning / Alison Taylor -- Joint custody reconsidered : systemic criteria for mediation / Sandra S. Volgy, Craig A. Everett -- The effect of cooperation on egocentrism in divorce mediation : a simulation study / Susan M. Worley, Andrew I. Schwebel -- Improving communication in divorce mediation / Elizabeth A. Beck, Charles E. Beck -- The attorney as mediator : handling dual representat…