CHAPTER 7 TRANSFORMATIVE MEDIATION DR ALLAN BARSKY CONFLICT

CHAPTER 7: TRANSFORMATIVE MEDIATION DR. ALLAN BARSKY CONFLICT RESOLUTION FOR THE HELPING PROFESSIONS 10/16/2021 Dr. Allan Barsky - Ch. 7 Trasnformative Mediation 1

TRANSFORMATIVE MEDIATION Crisis in interaction Focus on emotions, relationshi p, process Transform society Outcome is secondary Bush & Folger – The Promise of Mediation 10/16/2021 Dr. Allan Barsky - Ch. 7 Trasnformative Mediation 2

TRANSFORMATIVE SHIFTS • Violence ☛ Peace • Avoidance ☛ Engagement • Contempt ☛ Respect • Competition ☛ Collaboration 10/16/2021 Dr. Allan Barsky - Ch. 7 Trasnformative Mediation 3

Rationale for Tf. M Respects capacity of people to make good decisions for selves Reverse negative conflict spiral 10/16/2021 Encourages constructive engagement in conflict Empowermen t Dignity & Worth Civility Recognition Self. Determination Honesty Expanded Choices Reliability Dr. Allan Barsky - Ch. 7 Trasnformative Mediation 4

EMPOWERMENT STRATEGIES Control over process Growing with conflict Caucusing Accessing informatio n Facilitating insight Facilitating creativity 10/16/2021 Client-Centered Dr. Allan Barsky - Ch. 7 Trasnformative Mediation 5

EMPOWERMENT ≠ POWER BALANCING 10/16/2021 Dr. Allan Barsky - Ch. 7 Trasnformative Mediation 6

EMPOWERMENT: STAYING OUT OF CLIENT’S WAY “You think I’m stupid. Stay out of my way. You think I’m stupid. “ ~ Chester Bennington 10/16/2021 Dr. Allan Barsky - Ch. 7 Trasnformative Mediation 7

RECOGNITION SHIFTS Reflecting on other’s situation Letting go of own viewpoint – open to other’s Showing understanding and concern Apologizing for having thought poorly Changing behaviors in light of new understanding 10/16/2021 Dr. Allan Barsky - Ch. 7 Trasnformative Mediation 8

RECOGNITION STRATEGIES Model recognition 10/16/2021 Prepare clients between sessions Facilitate emotional empathy Support apology & forgiveness Facilitate cognitive empathy Identify – agreements & disagreemen Dr. Allan Barsky - Ch. 7 Trasnformative Mediation ts 9

Limitations of Tf. M Effective… how defined? How measured? What if clients don’t want transformation? Investment of $ and Time Short-term intervention… longterm conflicts 10/16/2021 Dr. Allan Barsky - Ch. 7 Trasnformative Mediation 10

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 1. Critical Analysis 2. Transformative Dialogue 3. Empowerment vs. Power Balancing 4. Good Match 10/16/2021 Dr. Allan Barsky - Ch. 7 Trasnformative Mediation 11

ROLE-PLAY 7. 1: GLASS CEILING Dr. Ana Pinellas – associate professor Dr. Cory Danson – dean Allegations – sexist, blocking promotions Madison – prepare for “empowerment” strategies 10/16/2021 Dr. Allan Barsky - Ch. 7 Trasnformative Mediation 12

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