Category Archives: Lying

Recalling Traumatic Events: Cathartic or Destructive?

Posted on March 1, 2012 by kshobbs

Should we really have clients recount traumatic events in detail in mediation?  Or is that actually a disservice to clients?   Are we reinforcing fear, and sidetracking settlement?  Or are we helping clients move past the trauma? According to recent … Continue reading →

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Reading Emotions: Fear and Lying

Posted on May 9, 2011 by kshobbs

We interpret body language and emotions through our own lens.  What assumptions do we make?  Are the assumptions accurate?  I learned that many of the common American beliefs about body language are inaccurate. What we do know is that people … Continue reading →

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Negotiating with Difficult People, Lying and Apology

Posted on April 30, 2011 by kshobbs

I am lucky.  Every 6 months for the last 10 years, I have been fortunate enough to attend excellent seminars for commercial mediators on really interesting topics.  Next week the International Academy of Mediators will meet in Napa Valley, California … Continue reading →

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