Certificate in Mediation/Third-party Intervention, Certificate in Process-Oriented Psychology, Communications Professional
Civil Roster Mediator Details
2011
Pro Bono
As a mediator, I bring to the table an open, hospitable attitude to the disputants, their issues and their situation as a whole. I support the participants in standing strongly for their needs and concerns, and encourage them to actively listen to the other party’s perspective. Once communication flows freely around the table, participants discover common ground and are empowered to collaboratively work on solutions that will work in their unique situation.
I specialize in Board/staff and workplace conflicts in the charitable sector, social enterprise, schools and co-ops. I also facilitate strategic planning and consult to Boards on governance and policy development. I live and practice on Vancouver Island but I also travel a lot around the province and welcome clients in the Okanagan/Similkameen, Cariboo/Chilcotin, and the Peace region.
I invest significant time and resources in ongoing professional development through Mediate BC Society, Justice Institute of BC, the Process Work Institute, Deep Democracy Institute, as well as personal inner work. I also volunteer as caseworker for Restorative Justice Victoria.
$120/hour. I offer a free initial consultation (45 minutes). If travel is involved, I charge travel expenses.
Sliding scale offered to clients in straitened circumstances.
Pro bono work considered for charities and NGOs.
Sessions cancelled 24 hours, or more, in advance will be rescheduled without charge. For last-minute cancellations (i.e. less than 24 hours, except in case of emergency), a 50% charge applies. Minimum session: 2 hours.