We read an excellent article earlier this week
by Joshua Neuder, Pychologist and Mediator, on “unconditional positive regard” and how to
apply this to your mediation work.
The concept is that you accept others
unconditionally, without judging their worthiness.
Through the use of various examples, Neuder
demonstrates how understanding this concept can help us, as Mediators, to
“compassionately orient ourselves to opposing parties and opinions”, benefitting
those we are trying to mediate, but also refining us as human beings, and
making us generally better all round. This fits really well with a “Mindful”
approach to mediation work.
It also serves as a reminder that Mindfulness
is not just one of the latest “hot topics” on the internet, but something we
can all be embrace in our personal and professional lives.
Intersting reading. Click on the link below to read the full article.
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