This is ALL of Us
By Jen Segura So, I do not consider myself a movie buff (whatever that is…), but there are certain movies, shows, mini-series, etc., that is SO well done. Until much later, you may not even realize how amazing it is … Read More
Values in Mediation
By Lauren Kominkiewicz Values are a set of beliefs we hold onto and fall back on whenever we speak or act. They are – or should be – at the root of every decision we make and the lens through … Read More
Back to the Basics
By Jen Segura After mediating for a long time, it is easy to get caught up in advanced ideas to help our clients. Therefore, it is vital to get back to the basics and remember that as the neutral in … Read More
How to Forgive
By Todd Singer One of the hardest things to practice in life, whether it is during a family mediation or not, is forgiveness. As we enter into the holiday season and the end of another year, it can leave us … Read More
How Emotionally Immature Parents Impact Your Relationships (& Divorce)
As a child, you need your parents to be attuned to your needs. What happens when a parent is dismissive, too passive, withdrawn, or narcissistic? A child then grows up always trying to be the person they think they need … Read More
The Mitchells vs. the Machines: A Great Family Film
By Todd Singer As those who regularly open Netflix probably noticed, there is a new family-friendly animated movie called The Mitchells vs. the Machines. Those who know me well may be able to tell you that animated movies and shows, … Read More
Do I Need to Work with a Mediator Where I Live?
By Amanda Singer In the days of online mediation, it matters less and less where your mediator is located since you may never see the inside of their office. As a company that works with clients throughout California, although our … Read More
Celebrating Mother Figures In Our Lives
By Amanda Singer With this month being Mother’s Day, I was thinking a lot about other mother figures in our lives who we should celebrate during this time. While I don’t yet have children, I am an Auntie to … Read More
Clearing the Clutter
By Jennifer M. Segura I think it is important for the public to know the difference between litigating or mediating their divorce and whether they are, in fact, receiving a mediated divorce if they are using one attorney. Here are … Read More
How to Manage In-Laws Post Divorce
By Amanda Singer When I got married, I found that one of the strangest transitions wasn’t to being newlyweds or calling him my husband but was more related to my new in-laws. I think that often in-laws, especially mothers-in-law, have … Read More