“Managing the Negotiation Within – Both Our Clients’ and Our Own”
On September 30th, David Hoffman will lead a training for the Ithaca Area Collaborative Law Professionals on the topic of Internal Family Systems Model. Collaborative professionals can be most effective when we understand how to manage the emotional dimensions of the conflicts we handle. Psychologists have long understood that individuals have sub-personalities, each seeking to guide our thinking and behavior – for example, angry parts that respond when provoked, and managerial parts that help us resolve conflicts. With a particular focus on Internal Family Systems (IFS) theory, this workshop will help professionals (a) understand the various ‘parts’ that show up in us when we are involved in conflict, (b) manage this internal negotiation in ourselves so that we can be more effective in our cases, and (c) teach these techniques to our clients.
“Thinking Outside the Box: One of Our Collaborative Super-Powers!”
On October 22nd, David Hoffman will lead an interactive discussion of creativity in conflict resolution for the Global Collaborative Law Council’s Virtual Conference. Some of the techniques that he will present are adjusted-winner auctions, structured appraisal processes, bracketed/baseball arbitration for impasse-breaking, and non-binding case evaluation.
“The Psychological Dimensions of Mediation: Managing the Negotiation Within”
On November 1st, David Hoffman will present 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 will lead 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.