There’s a lot of buzz in the conflict resolution field of “elder mediation”, but what exactly is it?  This post will clarify what elder mediation is and what it is not. 

What it is:

• Form of mediation that helps families resolve conflict due to care for their parents, or aging family adults. 

What it is not:

• A new form of mediation.  Even though this form of elder mediation is buzzing it’s not new; however, it is a growing need in most communities. 

There is not a special designation for mediators who are specially trained in this field in Tennessee; however, if you need to choose a mediator, look for someone that has received additional training. 

Here’s a great article for additional information on elder mediation.

As always, if I can be of any help with your mediation cases, please feel free to contact me:  615-504-0379 or Donita.Brown@iMediateIT.com.

Two events in Nashville on September 24th that I wanted to make all my fellow mediators aware of in the Middle Tennessee area.

Institute of Conflict Management at Lipscomb is holding a seminar on Mediating Life’s Loss of Capacity, September 24, 2009.  The session will certainly be caulked full of great information.  Seats are still available (I registered last night) and CMEs are available.  The seminar starts at 8:30am runs until 4:30pm at Lipscomb University.

Tennessee Association of Professional Mediators (TAPM) will present “Blinking on the Bench” at their quarterly meeting, also on Thursday, September 24th.  This meeting will take place at Lipscomb’s Hall of Fame Room at Alan Arena from 11:00am to 1:00pm.  You don’t have to be a member of TAPM to join the group for lunch!