by Monica Lichtenberger | Apr 5, 2016 | Uncategorized
Mediation and restorative justice (RJ) interests often seek accountability and forgiveness. Our culture does not readily accept responsibility for wrongdoing; and as far as forgiveness, it is a process that usually takes time. Often, people withhold forgiveness until...
by Monica Lichtenberger | Mar 9, 2016 | Uncategorized
Sometimes all it takes to settle an issue is giving people space and time to build relationship. Over 18 years of performing workplace mediations, I have “observed” the occasional manager and employee, who respectfully and thoughtfully work through issues with minimal...
by Monica Lichtenberger | Feb 17, 2016 | Uncategorized
A new director, who is being bullied by the office manager, contacted me for conflict coaching. The recently promoted director approached the office manager to relocate to an office closer to her new department. The requested office location is currently used for...
by Monica Lichtenberger | Feb 3, 2016 | Uncategorized
Recently, I realized the importance of difficult, even painful conversations. It was during a conflict coaching session with a young couple, who were living together, along with their baby. The woman had contacted me for couples coaching with the goal of developing...
by Monica Lichtenberger | Dec 2, 2013 | Uncategorized
“Will my kids be okay?” “I don’t want to be one of those single parents who have a different last name than my children” Divorcing parents typically wrestle with fears regarding their children’s wellbeing during and after divorce. There are many good divorce...
