While today is not the only day where we should focus on this, we are a little more vocal today. It’s sad that in 2020 we still need to draw …
An Open Letter to Whitby Mayor Don Mitchell
Please let me start by saying that this IS NOT a political post. This is about respectful communication, behavior, engagement and inclusion. As a mediator I try to stay away …
We Need To Talk: Ontario Sex-Ed Curriculum Reverts Back to 1998
The Ontario Government has decided to go back to the 1998 sex-ed curriculum, I need to ask WHY? I stay away from commenting on politics as much as possible. As …
The Streep vs Trump “Battle” –Effective Communication?
First let me start by saying this is not a political post, this is a post by a mediator on communication. The Streep vs Trump “battle” is fascinating to me. …
Americans, Trump & Conflict. An Election of Contempt
Americans, Trump & Conflict. An election of contempt. As a mediator today is a hard day for me…my training vs. my personal feelings. But wait! That’s really every day in a …
Elder Mediation – You Don’t Know What You Don’t Know. Sensitivities – Part 2 of 5
SENSITIVITIES: can shape how people view and manage conflict. Being aware and empathetic during times when people are in conflict or having difficult conversations is central to a successful outcome. I …
Elder Mediation – You Don’t Know What You Don’t Know. Family – Part 1 of 5
Hi, my name is Julie Gill and I’m a mediator. (You can picture me standing in a room during at a support meeting can’t you? haha) I run a private …
Family Fight Over Elder Care
Yesterday I read an article published by the Toronto Star (you can read the whole article below) about a family that is in conflict with each other and a government agency …
Divorce Dilemma
I wasn’t happy…that was not a surprise to me or probably anyone else. The exception of course being my husband at the time who was “fine”. Isn’t that a female …
We Need To Talk About…The Sandwich Generation
On this week’s show we talk about The Sandwich Generation with my guests: Brian McMurter from McMurter & Associates Randy Filinski from CARP Ajax-Pickering Are you stuck in the middle …