TCM Mediation Studio

04/18/2023

If you and your partner are separating, do you always need to get a lawyer involved? The short answer is yes. The not-so-short answer is that it depends on your exact situation.
Read more in our latest blog at the link below!

If you and your partner are separating, do you always need to get a lawyer involved? The short answer is yes...

09/05/2022

A relatively new term has seemed to enter the public consciousness, particularly with younger generations: gaslighting. But what does this word mean and how has it become so popular?

Read more about the term and resources available to those dealing with this interpersonal conflict in our latest blog!

https://tcmmediation.ca/what-is-gaslighting/

07/05/2022

As of July 1st, 2022, Saskatchewan partners looking to separate are required to go through a mandatory early dispute resolution process. While this may sound like adding another step to an already painful, emotional process, it’s a good move for everyone.

Read more about the legislative changes and what they mean for families in my latest blog post!

As of July 1st, 2022, Saskatchewan partners looking to separate are required to go through a mandatory early dispute resolution process...

06/22/2022

A quote from Andy Warhol that I really connect with in regards to mediation reads:

When people are ready to, they change. They never do it before then, and sometimes they die before they get around to it. You can’t make them change if they don’t want to, just like when they do want to, you can’t stop them. – Andy Warhol

As much as we might like to, we can’t change those around us. We can try to guide those we care about to solutions we think are best for them, but it is up to the individual to take matters into their own hands and execute that change. When it comes to mediation, this is where open, honest conversation comes in. We can all work together towards an amicable solution, but at the end of the day if someone isn’t ready to change we can’t force them to. What we can do is treat them with compassion and understanding anyways, and allow them the opportunity to change when they’re ready.

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11/19/2021

In the mediation field, we are often helping families through some of the most difficult periods of their life. I hear comments that this must be incredibly taxing on the mediator; it definitely can be.

But there's an incredibly rewarding shift that happens within clients during the mediation process.

Read more about The Big Shift in the latest blog post!

In the mediation field, we are often helping families through some of the most difficult periods of their life. I hear comments that...

10/18/2021

When it comes to parenting arrangements, ensuring predictability and safety for any children living in two separate homes is key. Having clear expectations provides less stress to everyone involved.

But, what if a well-intentioned parenting arrangement isn't panning out?

Read more about the ins-and-outs of a proper parenting arrangement in the latest blog!

This summer I had a mediation session with two parents who were going through a separation, and whose 12-year-old daughter was living with...

09/15/2021

In movies and books, we’re often presented with plots about travelling to the past and making a small change that has a BIG impact. While we don’t recommend hopping in a time machine to fix the conflicts you may be experiencing, what’s stopping you from making those small changes in the present?

Read more about the fight between being stuck and making changes in the latest blog.

In family conflict specifically, it's often these small adjustments and decisions which prove to be detrimental in helping the family...

06/28/2021

It’s no secret. Separation can be messy and is anything but easy. It often comes with a multitude of unintended consequences. The goal of mediation is to reduce this conflict and its negative outcomes – especially when it comes to children.

Read more about how children fit into the mix in the latest blog post.

It's no secret. Separation can be messy. After building so much together, there will undoubtedly be emotions and conflict involved...

05/15/2021

Catching the interest of the news world last week was the announcement that Bill and Melinda Gates would be seeking a divorce. As one of the wealthiest couples in the world, they have a staggeringly complex relationship when it comes to the businesses, foundations, and life they have built together.

So, how were they able to be so amicable? This and more in the latest blog post!

Let's talk divorce. Relationships require work, we all know that. Whether it's your relationship with your boss, your spouse, or your...

04/12/2021

I was tuning into the SmartLess podcast last week when Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos said something that struck me. When deciding what shows get greenlit he avoids using the traditional approach of focus groups and market analysis, but rather, leaves it in the hands of the writers and creators. He bets on creative instead!

Read all about it in my latest blog post!

While the COVID-19 pandemic has changed our lives in numerous negative ways, there have also been a few positives. Like my decision last...

03/25/2021

With this month's changes to the federal Divorce Act, many parents seeking separation are wondering what it means for them. Check out the latest blog post to learn all about the new guidelines!

With the new changes to the federal Divorce Act, separating parents now have a legal "duty" to seek out alternate dispute resolution...

03/11/2021

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One of the most important qualities arbitrators and mediators bring to the table is their neutrality, and if you're looking to hire a particular arbitrator or mediator, you shouldn't do anything that would impact the other side's perception that the arbitrator or mediator is absolutely u...