Divorce and Family Mediation: Models, Techniques, and Applications [Hardcover]

Jay Folberg JD (Editor), Ann L. Milne ACSW (Editor), Peter Salem (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1593850026 | ISBN-13: 978-1593850029 | Publication Date: May 12, 2004 | Edition: 1

Building on the success of their groundbreaking 1988 Divorce Mediation, Folberg et al. now present the latest state-of-the-art, comprehensive resource on family and divorce mediation. Paving the way for the field to establish its own distinct discipline and academic tradition, this authoritative volume offers chapters contributed by leading mediation researchers, trainers, and practitioners. Detailed are the theory behind mediation practice, the contemporary social and political context, and practical issues involved in mediating divorce and custody disputes with contemporary families. Authors also address intriguing questions about professional standards and where the field should go from here. A groundbreaking resource, this volume is indispensable for all mental health and legal professionals working with families in transition.

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"Folberg et al. have gathered into one comprehensive volume the experience, conceptual frameworks, and opinions of a large group of leaders who have emerged in the family mediation field over the past 25 years. These interdisciplinary authors provide in-depth views of multiple aspects of contemporary family and divorce mediation. Examined are different mediation models that are now practiced in diverse settings; techniques and strategies for managing communication, power, impasses, and common elements of the mediation process; and ways to deal with such special issues as domestic violence and working with children. This book will be enormously useful to students of dispute resolution, mediation trainers, and novice and experienced mediators seeking more clarity in an ever-expanding and changing field."--Joan B. Kelly, PhD, psychologist and past president, Academy of Family Mediators

"A terrific book--easily the best, most comprehensive text of its kind that I have seen. Having participated in the first family mediation in the Los Angeles County Conciliation Court in the early 1970's, I think this text marks the maturation of family mediation and defines it as an established profession. Included are contributions from most of the most respected and successful family mediators, beginning with basic theory and leading up to tangible advice about establishing a practice. Because of its breadth and depth, this is an excellent introductory text. It would be my first choice as a text in the training program for mediators we developed when I was the director of the Oregon Family Institute. It could also be used in courses dealing with families in transition within schools of social work or law and within a range of programs in mental health."--Hugh McIsaac, LCSW, Director (ret.), Oregon Family Institute, past Editor, Family and Conciliation Courts Review

"A landmark work in the field of conflict resolution. The authors, premier practitioners in family mediation, present a comprehensive overview of theories and approaches that can be successfully applied to resolve domestic disputes. They also share practical and effective strategies for addressing thorny issues, reaching agreements, and transforming conflict relationships for the good. This book should be read by experienced family mediators, and is highly suitable as an academic text to train the next generation of intermediaries."--Christopher Moore, PhD, author of The Mediation Process

About the Author

Jay Folberg is Professor and former Dean at the University of San Francisco School of Law. He served as president of the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts and the Academy of Family Mediators, as well as chair of the ADR Section of the Association of American Law Schools. Professor Folberg was honored by the California Judicial Council for his leadership in alternative dispute resolution and received the Academy of Family Mediators' Distinguished Mediator Award and the Mediation Society's Distinguished Contribution to Mediation Award.
Ann L. Milne is in private practice in Madison, Wisconsin, as a family and divorce mediator. She served as Executive Director of the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts and is currently on the faculty of the Department of Professional Development and Applied Studies at the University of Wisconsin.

Peter Salem is Executive Director of the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts and teaches mediation at Marquette University Law School. He formerly served as director and mediator at Mediation and Family Court Services in Rock County, Wisconsin. Mr. Salem has produced educational and training videotapes on mediation and divorce.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 588 pages
• Publisher: The Guilford Press; 1 edition (May 12, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1593850026
• ISBN-13: 978-1593850029
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.4 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #312,330 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #54 in Books > Law > Family & Health Law > Divorce & Separation

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Updates from the Masters of Family Mediation, September 21, 2004

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This review is from: Divorce and Family Mediation: Models, Techniques, and Applications (Hardcover)

This is a very helpful book for me to keep close to my desk. The format let's me turn to the individual authors particular area of expertise, and get an instant, current update in their subject area. The first day I got the book, I used the special applications section in three cases I am currently mediating. In one case I copied a good portion of the chapter on "Mediation in the Shadow of an Affair" and sent it to both sides to give them a better understanding of what was happening to each of them and why. Having various subject areas updated is helpful and efficient for me, otherwise I would have to consult a dozen or more texts to try and get this information. I would never get around to it! The authors (Folberg, Milne and Salem) did a great job using their influence to get the likes of Lang, McKnight, Meiriding, Mosten, Melamed and other acknowleged leaders to contribute.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent resource for experienced or novice mediators., August 14, 2004

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This review is from: Divorce and Family Mediation: Models, Techniques, and Applications (Hardcover)

Divorce and Family Mediation is an edited volume written by the leading mediators in the field of family mediation today. Every important topic in mediation is covered in a thoughtful and thought-provoking way.The background and history of mediation are presented; various models of mediation are compared and discussed; mediation techniques and interventions are explained; and special circumstances in mediation such as domestic violence, never married couples, same sex couples, blended families and families post affair are written about with a sensitivity and breadth of knowledge that makes this book a veritable primer. This book even presents ideas for developing the profession and building your own mediation practice. I highly recommend this book to any one in the field of family dispute resolution.

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1.0 out of 5 stars Jim @ ACU, February 24, 2006

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This review is from: Divorce and Family Mediation: Models, Techniques, and Applications (Hardcover)

This is one of the most imformative text books I have used in my graduate studies. It is a text that will be beneficial to all mediation students.