About Elizabeth

Conflict, especially conflict between people who know each other, is often a painful experience for all involved.  This is because resolution almost always means “letting go.” That is easier said than done.

In Elizabeth Bader’s mediations, as in traditional mediations, the parties’ practical self-interests are a fundamental focus of the discussion.  However, private sessions with Elizabeth also help parties through the process of letting go.

While some joint sessions are preferable, where necessary, much, or even all, of the mediation can be done by telephone or remotely.  This reduces stress.

 Elizabeth’s approach is uniquely well suited to disputes where:

• The conflict has caused a great deal of hostility;
• The conflict is related to the break-up of a close relationship;
• A party wants to actively explore the process of letting go and moving on;
  
• Someone has emotional problems;
• It is a question of "ego;"
• Gender is a factor,
• Many people, or group dynamics, are involved.
  

More About Elizabeth

Elizabeth Bader is a leader in the movement to integrate psychological understanding into conflict resolution.   She is the author of groundbreaking articles on the psychology of mediation. She is also a frequent trainer of other mediators. 

Elizabeth is the founding chair of a Committee on the Psychology of Conflict Resolution within the American Bar Association.

Elizabeth's practice has included complex, relationship-based conflicts, such as divorce, probate contests and neighbor-to-neighbor disputes, and also legal malpractice and mass-tort related litigation. 

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Call Elizabeth at (415) 391-7272

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