Child Inclusion in Parent Dispute Mediation

A groundbreaking and pragmatic guide to why and how Jill Goldson's methodology works for separated families in conflict. She describes the work "not therapy per se but dispute resolution with a therapeutic outcome". Proven strategies for practice with troubled and complex families are woven into a clear exposition of mediation practice. A brief history puts child inclusion into context and the chapters take the reader through the stages of family mediation with summaries and reflective exercises at the end of each chapter.

Case studies illustrate family crises and examine a range of issues, from the management of grief and change, to parental alienation and child mental health. Interview prompts are drawn directly from Goldson's work and the reader is given insights into her unique approach. Whilst the book is directed to those working in the context of family law, the content is also very readable for all who work with families and for the parents, and caregivers themselves.

BIO Jill Goldson is a multiple award-winner for her work with families and mediation and the founder of the Goldson Model in child inclusion. An expert practitioner, published researcher, media commentator and trainer in the field of family mediation, she has run thousands of mediations and advised government policy on family law interventions in the out-of-court space. Goldson Is the Director of The Family Matters Centre in Auckland.