Mediation: A Psychological Insight into Conflict Resolution

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This book is about conflict resolution through mediation, from a psychological perspective. Although written in part from the point of view of litigation, the objective is to demonstrate how an appreciation of the psychological aspects of conflict and an understanding of the emotional strategies people adopt in dispute situations can assist both lawyers and non-lawyers in resolving conflicts. The book consists of three sections- a theoretical analysis of conflict and conflict resolution; a practical, legal and experiential explanation of mediation; and thirdly a series of mock mediations, comprehensively analysed from the viewpoint of the mediator and the parties, providing tips and guidance on the dilemmas and pitfalls that mediators encounter.

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"...a fascinating insight into one corner of the new market." -The Times, Sir Henry Brooke, 2/15/05
"Drawing upon their considerable experience, the authors apply existential psychotherapeutic wisdom into novel territory with clarity. The knowledge and skills on offer in this book, although aimed at facilitating mediation in legal settings, can readily be applied to any situation characterised by conflict ... One of this book's biggest plus points is that it does more than it 'says on the tin'. With its emphasis on understanding conflict, the book can be used in personal life, at work, in schools or in court." -- Sanja Oakley in Existential Analysis
'Conflict mediation has never been given the serious consideration that it deserves, perhaps because it runs against the traditionally adversarial ethos of the legal profession. Now, in this groundbreaking work, Freddie Strasser and Paul Randolph get serious about mediation. They convincingly argue that mediation is, in effect, a form of psychological counselling and that mediators should avail themselves of the wealth of theoretical knowledge and pragmatic wisdom that this field has to offer. I cannot imagine that anyone seriously involved with the emotionally fraught world of mediation could fail to be inspired and informed by this thoughtful and eminently practical book. --David Livingstone Smith, Ph.D. Professor at University of New England.Director, New England Institute for Cognitive Science and Evolutionary Psychology * Blurb from reviewer *
'Mediation services are a major part of the Government's commitment to encourage the use of Alternative Dispute Resolution to reduce the pressure in the courts. This book highlights the advantages of mediation - not only that it saves lengthy and costly legal proceedings in the civil courts, but also that it has a crucial role in the community in general. The authors have clearly demonstrated that, through an understanding of the nature of conflict, and by preventing disputes multiplying or escalating, mediation can be a valuable tool in promoting social cohesion.' --Baroness Scotland of Asthal QC * Blurb from reviewer *

Author Bio

Freddie Strasser PhD, MA, AdvDipExPsych, UKCPReg, BACP AccC, BAC AccS . He is an Honorary Fellow of the School of Psychotherapy and Counselling at Regents College, and Director of the Schools ADR programme. He is also a lecturer, supervisor and psychotherapist in private practice. He was one of the first to establish existential time limited therapy, as well as one of the first to bring essential aspects of psychotherapy into mediation. He has written numerous journal articles, is the co-author, with his daughter Alison, of Existential Time Limited Therapy (1977), and the author of Emotions (1999) PAUL RANDOLPH was an experienced mediator, trainer, lecturer and author. Following 35 years at the Bar, Paul turned to mediation, and mediated in a wide variety of disputes, lecturing on the psychology of conflict in Europe, Asia, South Africa and America. He was Course Leader on the Mediation Course at Regents School of Psychotherapy and Psychology (RSPP), Regents University London. His previous book with Dr Freddie Strasser, Mediation A Psychological Insight into Conflict Resolution, was received with wide acclaim. Paul died in January 2019.