Texas Conflict Coach

Are you going through a divorce, separation, or post-divorce conflict? Have you considered mediation? How can you tell if mediation is right for you? This show will explore what mediation is, who should consider mediation, and typical outcomes of mediation as opposed to litigated divorce and separation. The show will highlight benefits for children as well as for parents and take a special look at how mediation can help at holiday times. Join us as we discuss with Zena Zumeta a lawyer and a former president of the Academy of Family Mediators. Internationally known as both a mediator and trainer of mediators, Zena is president of the Mediation Training & Consultation Institute, Zena Zumeta Mediation Services, and The Collaborative Workplace in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Click here for more information on Zena Zumeta Mediation Services , Learn To Mediate and The Collaborative Workplace

Divorce is hard on everyone – especially the children. Fortunately, there are tools and strategies that parents, step-parents and grandparents can use to help the kids adjust. Whether you are contemplating a break-up or you are already divorced, these tips will help you raise happy, healthy, and reliant kids. Join us as we talk with Tobias Desjardins a private child-custody mediator, and a licensed therapist specialized in working with separation and divorce. Mr. Desjardins is the Founder of the International Center for Peaceful Shared Custody, a non-profit organization that connects families struggling with separation or divorce with the tools, strategies, professionals, and programs being used by families who are thriving in spite of their breakup. He is also the author of A New Way to Win: How To Resolve Your Child Custody Dispute Without Giving Up, Giving In, or Going Broke. For more information about the A New Way To Win , What Is CoParenting and Peaceful Shared Custody

It would seem that the profession of “licensed marriage and family therapist” is in direct opposition to a “divorce coach”. However these are the roles I play to help couples and families work together in a way that minimizes the negative impact of divorce on families. Sometimes divorce is inevitable and unwanted – other times it is the best solution for some families. Whatever the situation, divorce does not have to be a nasty battle. Join us as we talk with Susie Duffy a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist and has worked with individual, couples and family issues for over 10 years. She is also trained in and co-mediates in Divorce Mediation and is a Divorce Coach in Collaborative Divorce cases. For more information about the For more information about the Divorce Mediation or the Divorce Coach. You can also get more information about this topic at Collaborative Practice and CDSOC

Join us as we discuss with Maria Morrissey workplace bullying and the role it played in her brother’s suicide: Kevin Morrissey was a 52 year old Managing Editor of the Virginia Quarterly Review, an award-winning literary journal at the University of Virginia since 2003. On July 30, 2010 shortly after 11:00 a.m., Kevin Morrissey took his own life at the coal tower. He left his apartment, walked down Water Street and called the police to report a shooting at the coal tower, a shooting that actually came shortly thereafter. Dr. Esque Walker will be joining us as we talk about this very important topic. Dr. Esque Walker has a PhD in Public Policy and Administration with specialization in Health Services she holds certifications in mediation, family mediation, ADR, and she is a Certified Workplace Violence Specialist. In addition, she is a victim of workplace bullying and the Texas Coordinator for Texas Healthy Workplace Advocates for the past 4 years. Click here for more information on the Healthy Workplace Bil

Can workplace conflict be managed simply through mediation, conflict coaching and the various other methods proposed by consultants? And what is the purpose of these methods? Is it to manage conflict? Or is it something that runs much deeper? This talk explores the importance of understanding workplace fairness in managing conflict. We will explore short, medium and long-term effects of unfairness in the workplace and discuss how to move from a culture of unfairness to a culture of fairness in the workplace. Join us as we talk with Blaine Donais, Founder and President of the Workplace Fairness Institute. Click here for more information on the Workplace Fairness Institute

Change happens right? The change could be a long awaited and welcomed change or one that is unexpected chocked full of angst and conflict. We experience it in our personal lives and in our work organizations. According to the works of Williams Bridges in his book entitled "Managing Transitions: Making the Most of Change"

Incidents related to cyber-bullying, sexting, and cybersex are increasing each year (Froeschle, Mayorga, Hargrave, & Castillo, 2008; Online Victimization of Youth, 2006). Half of all young people say they have been targets of digital bullying, up to a fourth have experienced sexting online (Quaid, 2009), and up to 51% of teens have given out information to a stranger online (Webster, 2010) with 30% considering meeting these unknown persons face to face (Teen Internet Safety Study, 2006). Many students are failing courses, attempting suicide, suffering from depression, anxiety, and even mental illness as a result of cyberbullying, cybersex, or sexting (Froeschle, Mayorga, Hargrave, & Castillo, 2008). Effective methods are needed to protect and assist students suffering silently from these issues. Join us as we talk with Dr. Janet Froeschle who is assistant professor in the Educational Psychology and Leadership Department at Texas Tech University. She earned a Ph.D. in counselor education from Texas A

Most information about Workplace Abrasive Behaviors and Bullying focuses on simple models of bullying and simple advice for targets. But simple models don't help because they encourage defensiveness, powerlessness, and more abuse. Join us as we talk with Kathleen Schulweis, PCC and founder of Confidence Connections Coaching and Consulting. She has uses proven best practices, the wisdom of scientific research and coaching skills to help those embroiled in abrasive and bullying behaviors. For over 20 years Kathleen brand of Discerning & Compassionate Conflict Coaching has guided thousands of people to reduce tensions and conflict in the workplace. For more information on Confidence Connections, Kathleen's Blog, and Kathleen's Suggested Reading

Join us as we focus on workplace bullying in the public school system, service professions, and both the state and federal systems. We will have targets of bullying from each profession share their bullying experiences. Esque Walker , the Texas Coordinator for Texas Healthy Workplace Advocates, will be joining us as we talk to our panel of guest. Three of the panelists share more than 40 years in the education profession all holding a masters of education degree, other panelists hold degrees ranging from a bachelors to a masters in their profession. Each of the panelists was employed with their organization for more than five years and each had outstanding performance evaluations throughout the bullying process. To learn more about the WorkPlaceBullying.org and HealthyWorkplaceBill.org

No Place for Hate® Youth Summit, a one-day workshop for 8 grade students and educators, works to empower students and faculty to build campuses of respect. During the day, participants will engage in interactive experiential exercises designed to help them recognize bias and the harm it inflicts on individuals, explore the value of diversity and improve inter-group relations.  Students learn the dangers of bigotry and hatred; attendees develop post-Summit strategies to increase tolerance on their campuses, which are implemented with the help of their campus sponsors. The No Place for Hate® Youth Summit occurs in the Houston and Austin areas, but students and educators can be involved with the No Place for Hate® initiative throughout Texas. The Anti-Defamation League’s No Place for Hate® program was introduced to Houston in 2001, the Austin area in 2004, and now with the Dallas office beginning their first year, is available to all Texan students for the first time. The initiative is designed to

Parent, you are your child's best advocate. Just like painting a room, the more preparation you do the better the result. It may seem like oversimplification when it comes to communicating to your school, especially if it has not always been the most positive process. Separating the facts, emotions and results can be confusing. Join us as we highlight three free resources that will help you: * Gather the facts * Organize your information * Identify effective ways to communicate with your child’s school /teacher Knowing your child’s learning style and being able to quantify and collaborate their interest and abilities to what is going on in the classroom is like having cliff notes for accelerated learning. If you are a parent who feels overwhelmed, dealing with the demands of work as well as your child’s school issues this conversation is for you. Join us as we talk with Angela Woodrow, whom as a coach, provides the opportunity for individuals and the organizations to discover distinctions, maintain focus,

What is sexting, cyber-harassment, and online stalking? While families are preparing for the new school year advocates against violence are gearing up to face new threats to our community’s safety. Everyday we hear more and more stories about the endless ways young women and men are using technology to harm one another. Parents are terrified by the notion that their teenagers are engaged in sexting, and at the same time they are anxious to learn how to face this issue head on. How has the prevalence and availability of new technology effected the frequency and ease of perpetrating these abusive behaviors? What can you do if you find yourself the victim of cyber-harassment or sexting? Join us as we talk to Patricia Castillo, Executive Director of P.E.A.C.E. Initiative and DeAnne Cuellar, Executive Director of the Media Justice League about this very interesting topic. For more information check out the Media Justice League and P.E.A.C.E. Initiative

School bells will soon be ringing in the new year. In an ideal world, our students will enjoy a wonderful, conflict-free year filled with great academic and social success. This is not always the reality. Join me and my guest Janet Bonnin of Fine Tuned Families as we look at how to effectively advocate for your son or daughter with the school faculty. Listen in to learn great ways to address health, behavioral or academic issues with a minimum of conflict and emotion. For more information, check out her website Fine Tuned Families and her blogspot

Summer is here and with it comes more opportunities for great get-togethers with the extended family. Swim parties, barbecues, family reunions, picnics – the possibilities are endless. With multiple generations and all the different personalities, conflict may seem inevitable – but it isn't! Join my guest Janet Bonnin of Fine Tuned Families and myself as we explore ways to minimize the friction at your next family gathering. Call in and join us with your questions and comments. We look forward to hearing you on the call! For more information, check out her website Fine Tuned Families and her blogspot

Conflict is at the heart of some of our best ideas and at the root of some of our worst failures. How can we improve our competence to make the best out of this inevitable part of our lives? During this show Tim Flanagan and Craig Runde will discuss how to improve cognitive, emotional, behavioral and normative skills required to manage conflict effectively. They will draw on stories and tips from their new book, Developing Your Conflict Competence. Craig Runde, Director of the Center for Conflict Dynamics at Eckerd College, oversees training and development on the Conflict Dynamics Profile assessment instrument and other products and services of the Center. Tim Flanagan, Director of Custom Programs for the Leadership Development Institute at Eckerd College, is a frequent presenter at professional conferences and has consulted with scores of leading national and international firms. For more information about becoming Conflict Competent

Conflict can often overwhelm us with raw emotion and intense stress. Our heart rate increases, vision narrows, and jaw clenches as our blood begins to boil. Conflict Resolvers are given ample training on how to verbally deescalate situations but lack exposure to skills that will allow them to address their physiological responses to stress experienced during conflict. But there are ways to lessen the severity and reduce the impact of these physiological responses. Join Stephen Kotev as we discuss ways to improve your performance during conflict situations by learning how to manage the stress commonly experienced during conflict and developing skills that will calm both the body and mind in tense situations.You can email at [email protected]

Conflict can often overwhelm us with raw emotion and intense stress. Our heart rate increases, vision narrows, and jaw clenches as our blood begins to boil. Conflict Resolvers are given ample training on how to verbally deescalate situations but lack exposure to skills that will allow them to address their physiological responses to stress experienced during conflict. But there are ways to lessen the severity and reduce the impact of these physiological responses. Join Stephen Kotev as we discuss ways to improve your performance during conflict situations by learning how to manage the stress commonly experienced during conflict and developing skills that will calm both the body and mind in tense situations.You can email at [email protected]

Listeners we are already half way through the year. Where are you with becoming conflict competent? I discussed in January a plan for building competency and confidence in how you are dealing with conflict in your life. Listen to the January 19, 2010 show for the 4 Commitments. I will address specifically commitment #2 - focus on your intentions and commitment #3 practice constructive responses. The key here is COMMITMENT and PRACTICE. Are you doing this? Or, are your intentions paving a path of gold...to hell? Are you really changing or do you hear yourself saying "I'm sorry" one too many times when you are triggered by someone. I invite you to call in to the show and share your experiences.

In this show, we will speak with Esque Walker, the Texas Coordinator for Texas Healthy Workplace Advocates, and a woman who has been bullied in the workplace. She     will discuss how many organizations have this "dirty little secret" and highlight...                  * Bullying as an emotional rape                  * The similarities between bullying and domestic violence                  *  The 5 D Factors related to bullying: Death, Disaster, Destruction, Dollars and Discrimination                                    * The Texas Healthy Workplace legislation Learn more about theWorkPlaceBullying.org and HealthyWorkplaceBill.org

Bullying in the workplace is increasing, so employees and management need to learn how to respond more effectively. Eddy suggests a 4-step approach, called “C.A.R.S”: Connecting, Analyzing, Responding to Misinformation and Setting Limits on Misbehavior. It’s important to understand that bullies have a problem that’s not about you. The issue’s not the issue – their personality is the issue. It takes more than one person to stop a bully. Join us as we speak with Bill Eddy, the Senior Family Mediator at the National Conflict Resolution Center, based in San Diego, California, and the President of the High Conflict Institute, based on Scottsdale, Arizona. He provides seminars to legal professionals, human resource professionals, and others involved in conflicts with High Conflict Personalities (HCPs). To get more information about the High Conflict Institute