Managing Family Law and Child Welfare in Schools: Expert Insights with Jill Goldson and Cheryl Lacey

In this episode of Mediator Musings, hosted by Joanne Law, two esteemed experts, Jill Goldson and Cheryl Lacey, discuss the crucial intersection of family law, children, and educational institutions.

Jill Goldson, a director at FMC, researcher, author, and passionate advocate for keeping families out of court, joins with Cheryl Lacey, an education advisor and author, to delve into the impact family separations and disputes have on children and schools.

They explore the roles educators play, the importance of maintaining boundaries, and ways to support children through challenging circumstances without involving schools unnecessarily. Key points include the effects of adversarial legal processes, the distinction between children and students, and the importance of appropriate training for educators to handle sensitive family issues respectfully and effectively.
00:00 Introduction and Guest Introductions
01:04 Why Discuss Family Law and Schools?
01:34 The Intersection of Family Law and Education
02:33 Advocating for Keeping Families Out of Court
07:15 Child Participation in Family Law
11:10 Challenges Faced by Schools and Educators
19:57 Training and Support for Educators
29:15 The Role of Schools in Family Disputes
38:54 Final Thoughts and Contact Information


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In this episode of Mediator Musings, host Joanne Law, Director of Mediation Institute speaks with Dr. Jackie King, a former lawyer and academic with a profound interest in conflict resolution, mediation, and the concept of 'otherness.'

Dr. King shares her journey from law to academia, her advocacy work for refugees, and her use of design thinking in mediation. They delve into the principles of design thinking, its application to conflict resolution, and social cohesion. The conversation also highlights Dr. King's book, "The Ultimate Other," emphasizing empathy, personal growth, and societal unity. Listeners can learn more about Dr. King's work through her website. Dr Jackie King
 


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This episode is an experimental use of AI and based on transcripts and tools from Mediation Institute mediator training guidance for the new AMDRAS Certificate of Training course in Mediation. 

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Join Joanne Law on 'Mediator Musings', the podcast by mediators for mediators to learn and grow!

This episode delves into marketing and professional practice building with expert insights from Dan Mortimer of Performance Laws. Discover the art of cultivating relationships and enhancing your mediation practice. Great for beginners and seasoned professionals.

Tune in, get inspired, and elevate your mediation practice development journey!

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Welcome to the latest episode of the Mediator's Musings podcast, brought to you by Joanne Law, Director of Mediation Institute, Australia.

In this insightful episode, we dive deep into trauma-informed mediation, a practice that integrates an understanding of the impacts of trauma to create a safe and supportive mediation environment for all participants.

Join us as our expert speaker outlines the foundational principles of trauma-informed mediation, discusses various types of trauma, and provides valuable strategies for recognising and addressing modifications that may be needed to the mediation process taking into account trauma's impact on individuals' physical, emotional, and cognitive well-being.

Whether you're a mediator, facilitator, or simply interested in learning more, this episode offers crucial insights and practical techniques for fostering healing and resilience in mediation settings.

Key Topics Covered:

• What is trauma-informed mediation?
• Recognizing the signs and impacts of trauma 
• Strategies to avoid re-traumatization
• The importance of creating a safe and empowering environment
• Ethical considerations and the role of mediators

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Don't miss out on this essential episode for anyone looking to enhance their mediation skills with a trauma-informed approach!

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In this episode of Mediator Musings Mediation Institue director and Interact Support co-founder Joanne Law chats with Jeannie Magri the founder of Parenting Together Apart for Parents Not Together about the challenges that parents caught up in high conflict separation scenarios face. 

We discuss the collaboration between mediators and Jeannie's service to help parents who are not ready for mediation due to their level of distress or other barriers. 

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Sylvia Garibaldi is a marketing specialist who works with professionals to build their professional brand identity and build sustainable, profitable professional practices.

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In this episode Joanne Law chats with Rachel Clark about her history of working with and empowering people to communicate effectively together to build a safer and fairer world for all.

She's done this in roles as a teacher, mentor, groupwork facilitator, community development practitioner and mediator.

You can find out more about Rachel on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelcclark/ and her Mediation Institute Member Profile - https://www.mediationinstitute.edu.au/team-member/rachel-clark/

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In this episode of Mediator Musings Joanne Law chats with Suyheang Kry, director of Women's Peacemakers in Cambodia about the project for blending of traditional and modern mediation methods in Cambodia.

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In this episode of Mediator Musings Mediation Institute Director of Applied Learning, Ken Speakman chats with Venia Dimos, a dispute resolution specialist. From a background as a lawyer Venita has built her conflict inteligence to the level that she is a sought after speaker, working with Mediation Institute to develop a unique conflict coaching program and writing several books. Listen to find out more about Venita and her approach.

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