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When embattled parties come to the mediator's table, they are often awash in emotions and impulses that make for difficult interactions and impasses. The Internal Family Systems model (IFS) provides a language and framework for helping each party identify and speak for the fearful, enraged, or wounded parts of themselves that are driving the conflict, and feel witnessed by the other. Once these behind‐the‐scenes feelings are revealed, the atmosphere in the room often shifts, and the parties are more willing to de‐escalate their conflict and discuss their issues from a calmer, more mindful place. In addition, IFS offers mediators clear and practical ways to work with their own emotions.
For those interested, no prior Internal Family Systems training is needed. Mediators, attorneys, and any and all professionals who deal with conflict are welcome. The cost of this training is $750 (or $675 if registered prior to January 15, 2017). This is a three day training held at BLC in downtown Boston and led by experienced practitioners David Hoffman and Richard Schwartz. To register, send an email to Jenna Goodman at JGoodman@BostonLawCollaborative.com. For more information on this event, or to review the bios of co-trainers Hoffman and Schwartz, click here for the program brochure.
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