Values and Beliefs

The Challenges Women Face at Work and How Mediation Can Help

2022-06-08T19:45:27Z

Today I am sharing an article: The Challenges Women Face at Work and How Mediation Can Help.

Women face many challenges in the workplace. In recent years, society has been making positive progress towards gender equality in the workplace. However, women face numerous challenges that cause anxiety and depression, causing many women to hold themselves back professionally out of fear. In this article, we will be discussing the challenges women face at work and how Mediation can help.

Unfortunately, some of these challenges must be dealt with through mediation services to help resolve things and put measures to prevent further issues.

Click here to read more about the specific challenges (i.e. micro-aggressions, sexual harassment, inflexibility for family needs) women face in the workplace and how Mediation can provide solutions.

Why Climate Change is a Threat to Human Rights

2022-06-08T19:44:38Z

Today I am sharing a TED Talk from past UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (1997-2002) Mary Robinson: Why Climate Change is a Threat to Human Rights.

About the video:

Climate change is unfair. While rich countries can fight against rising oceans and dying farm fields, poor people worldwide have their lives upended -- and their human rights threatened -- by killer storms, starvation and the loss of their lands. Mary Robinson asks us to join the movement for worldwide climate justice.

Click here to watch the TED Talk.

How to Stay Calm in a Difficult Conversation

2022-06-08T19:43:54Z

Today I am sharing a video from Bob Bardone: How to stay calm in a difficult conversation.

About the video:

Have you wondered how to control your emotions (or how to stay calm) during a difficult conversation? When it comes to mentally preparing for a difficult conversation, there are many tools you can use to ensure the best possible outcome. Watch this video and learn the five essential steps you can use to stay calm during a difficult conversation.

Click here to watch the video.

NOTE: If you would like to learn more about this topic, check out Navigating Difficult Conversations in ALLIANCELearning.ca (use your CUSW username and password to log in).

Tips to Navigate Conflict in the World of Social Media

2022-06-08T19:41:16Z

Today I am sharing a timely article: Tips to Navigate Conflict in the World of Social Media.

From the article:

As an alternative dispute professional whose job is to navigate conflict daily, I am often asked how to handle certain situations. Recently, I was asked how to avoid engaging in social media battles.

What a timely and apropos question! Neuroscience tells us that we may not be the best versions of ourselves when we conflict, whether that’s in person or virtually. The part of our brain responsible for rational thought, the amygdala, is hijacked, and our ability to use executive function is suspended. Here are five tips to help you THINK and resist the urge to respond when you see a triggering post.

T.  Test yourself.
H.  Have a plan.
I.  Intent vs. impact.
N. Never take the bait.
K. Know when to fold ’em.

Click here for a description of each of the above items.

Ex-NHLer Files Lawsuit against Team

2022-05-26T17:25:02Z

Today I am sharing a powerful and relevant YouTube video: Kyle Beach speaks with Rick Westhead about his lawsuit against the Chicago Blackhawks organization.

About the video:

Kyle Beach, who is John Doe in the Chicago Blackhawks sexual assault investigation, talks to Rick Westhead about how his NHL experience and life 'changed forever' after his ordeal with former video coach Brad Aldrich and the team. He shares his reaction to the investigation's findings and the need to support other victims of sexual assault so they can speak out.

Click here to watch the full video.