David Hoffman presented “The Psychological Dimensions of Mediation: Managing the Negotiation Within”

On November 1st, David Hoffman presented on the topic of the Psychological Dimensions of Mediation: Managing the Negotiation Within for the Maine Association of Mediators Mediator Training. The Internal Family Systems (IFS”) model, used by mental health professionals and coaches, is also useful for mediators, lawyers, and others involved in conflict resolution. Developed by psychologist Richard Schwartz, the IFS model helps clients and practitioners identify our various internal “parts,” understand how they interact, and promote access to our core of “Self” energy, which operates as a source of healing and wisdom within each of our operating systems.  Mediator David Hoffman led an interactive workshop on how the IFS can be a powerful tool for mediators – not only to understand the psychology of the parties but also ourselves.