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Transformative mediation: In search of a theory of practice

Author(s) -

Gaynier Lisa P.

Publication year - 2005

Publication title -

conflict resolution quarterly

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 0.323

H-Index - 21

eISSN - 1541-1508

pISSN - 1536-5581

DOI - 10.1002/crq.110

Subject(s) - transformative learning , mediation , transformative mediation , gestalt psychology , empowerment , epistemology , psychology , common ground , gestalt therapy , sociology , social psychology , political science , social science , pedagogy , law , alternative dispute resolution , philosophy , perception

Transformative mediation has taken hold in certain mediation circles, generated consternation in others, and been the topic of vigorous debate at some professional mediators' conferences. This article argues that a solid grounding in Gestalt‐based theory allows the mediator to approach disputants with intentional support for expanding the ground between them, thus supporting mutual recognition and empowerment.

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