Paul Gadd

Final Q&A session rounding off #CoMConf2024.

Lovely to meet up with James from ⁦@OurFamilyWizard⁩ !! #CoMConf2024

Despite the long drive down to Canterbury last night, it’s fab to demonstrate how Progress Mediation can help with case management F2F with mediators again. #CoMConf2024

Great to see the College of Mediators running an in person conference again. #CoMConf2024

The law is a binary system. Civil often doesn’t inc time for reflection - which is integral to family. Could this also benefit the civil process to ensure a fair outcome is reached in cases where there may be a mismatch of power between the parties? Andrew Goodman #CoMConf2024

Civil mediation typically resolved within a single day. A different approach is used to focus the mind of both parties to reach an outcome to enable parties to move on. Can some of this principle be used to focus the family approach? Andrew Goodman #CoMConf2024

Crossover and flexibility by Prof Andrew Goodman. Using tools from each of the mediation types, for the benefit of a solution in the interests of the parties, rather than a rigid set of procedures where only one party comes out the winner. #CoMConf2024

David Liddle discussing The Transformational Triangle - within the principles of restorative justice. #CoMConf2024

David Liddle delivering the keynote speech - Transformational culture model within the workplace. Talking of the ‘F’ word in the workplace - feelings. #CoMConf2024

Welcome speech by Martin Ellis, Chair of the College of Mediators. #CoMConf2024

Attending #FPConf23, marking 40yrs of Resolution supporting family justice.

Session given by the Family Solutions Group - What about me? The voice of the child needs to be at the centre of family separation. #fma35 ⁦@info_fma⁩

Mark Finnis quoting the amazing Brene Brown on listening not to respond but to understand. #fma35 ⁦@info_fma⁩

Day 2 of the #fma35 conference. Kicks off with the John Cornwall lecture given by Mark Finnis from L30 Relational Systems. ⁦@info_fma⁩

Neil Robinson takes on his FMA role in Star Trek costume, to encourage us to consider our vision for mediation for the next 35yrs. @info_fma #fma35

Professor Bryan Clark providing an academic perspective of the state of mediation in Scotland and England, and analysis of the recent mediation consultation process. #fma35 ⁦@info_fma⁩

Positive to see representation from the MoJ, providing updates on the outcomes from the recent consultation process on #familymediation #fma35 ⁦@info_fma⁩

Wonderful to come together for the #fma35 annual conference in Northampton. So pleased that Beverly could attend as part of the committee, in one form or another!! ⁦@info_fma⁩

Facing challenges and how to reinvent yourself as a result of life’s changes. Dr Janet Shipton uses art as part of her discovery of the changes to her life. ⁦@PPaintingwith⁩

Listening to ⁦⁦@PPaintingwith⁩ at the Parkinson’s research group meeting to hear how a recent Parkinson’s diagnosis has affected her life.