2025, 5th Edition, Brandon, M., and Kochanski, L., Lawbook Co. Jodie has continued working with Michael Lang developing content and running training on Reflective Practice and Supervision in Mediation. This includes working together developing the updated Chapter 16 on ‘Reflective Practice’ – Jodie and Michael co-authored pp 651 – 666. Mediating with Families 4th edition…
Very excited to have contributed to Michael Lang’s new book The Guide to Reflective Practice in Conflict Resolution.
The Mediator Standards Board (MSB) was established to support and promote high standards by mediators and to enhance the quality of mediation services in Australia. It is evolved into AMDRAS. It is the peak body for mediator training and accreditation in Australia, and has oversight for the development and maintenance of the framework and standards for…
The Family Law Amendment Act 2023 was passed by the Australian Parliament on 19 October 2023. These new laws will make changes to law about parenting arrangements, including: introducing a simpler list of factors for courts to consider when deciding parenting arrangements, removing the ‘presumption’ of equal shared responsibility. This legislation sets out: what a…
Grief and Fatigue: Families and the Pandemic: Stories of Struggle and Hope is truly a global effort. This book includes personal stories, artwork, poetry, and professional advice from 106 contributors. The authors include professionals who assist families in crisis, artists and poets, and especially children (ages 7 to 22) because their lives have been particularly…
Trauma Informed Practice Using a trauma informed lens….. Trauma Informed Practice is not about the treatment of trauma or the symptoms, but rather a recognition that trauma experiences are a possibility for anyone (Kezelman & Stavropoulos, 2012) Trauma Informed Practice Focusses on what may have happened to someone (strengths-based approach) and focuses on how we engage and…
Spinning plates – moving beyond the story…… Working in Restorative Justice Drawn to trauma informed principles and client centred practice, I began working in Restorative Justice as a Restorative Engagement Facilitator with those experiencing abuse/violence as a specialist for the Defence Abuse Response Taskforce (currently the Commonwealth Ombudsman – DEFENCE). This work has extended to…
The intention of this second book is to provide advice, support, compassion, and hope, with stories that describe both the ongoing struggles and glimmers of hope. Contributors include personal stories, stories of family and friends, stories from their professional work, and advice for managing family life as the pandemic continues to disrupt our lives. It…
I have had the great privilege of having a conversation with Michael Lang, that we have called -‘The ties that bind us – don’t let COVID rip them apart’. This conversation is live on YouTube (link below). It focusses on the importance of relationships, staying connected and managing separation with the additional stressors of COVID-19,…
The book is a source of practical advice and helpful tips from 74 contributors who are mediators, lawyers, politicians, financial experts, mental health, and child experts. The authors come from 10 countries and are united in a commitment to use their knowledge and experience to help make life just a bit better for families during…
Mediation is …. a facilitated and structured process that helps people to communicate with each other and reach agreement about issues relating to their conflict. The participants or parties have the opportunity to express their point of view and issues of concern. Mediation concentrates on future focused problem solving and resolving specific issues and disputes.…
Announcing an exciting new publication – Living Together, Separating, Divorcing: Surviving the Pandemic. This book is a new resource for separated families for these times, for families feeling the strain and stress of lockdown, unemployment, online schooling, and working from home. Truly honoured to be a contributor for this inspired project created and edited by…