Dear Friends and Colleagues:

The next topic of our TeleForum is:

The Psychology of Interpersonal Presence in Mediation and Negotiation

We will cover:

• Reflective Functioning: A recognized, core psychological competency which is also related to our capacity for interpersonal presence.

• Attachment Theory: This widely validated theory explains how the capacity for reflective functioning develops or becomes lost.

• Client Psychology: Attachment research has demonstrated the existence of definable styles of relating to important others (attachment styles). Learn about your own and others' styles.

We will also use case examples to understand attachment and personality styles. You will meet:

• Nicole L., a woman who says “yes” when she means “no” while separating from her husband;

• Greg N., a lawyer whose excessive focus on “results” and legal “strategy” courts disaster for himself and his litigation clients.

• Victoria, a wife who has been left by her husband but who can’t let go.

How The Forum Operates.

This series consists of four sessions. It is not necessary to have attended prior sessions of the TeleForum to participate in this series.

Prior to each session, participants will read relevant sections of my Pepperdine article on Self and Identity in Mediation and, often, related handouts.

After a few minutes of quiet time at the opening of the session, there will be an informational lecture, followed by a roundtable discussion with members.

Each member's bio will be circulated at the outset of the Forum so that gradually a community will be developed. Guest speakers may also be invited.

Although the Teleforum will not be a "processing group," we will always emphasize the importance of practicing interpersonal presence during the here-and-now of our meetings. This is important!

Making It Happen: Four Second Mondays at 3 pm Pacific

October 10, 2011 at 3 pm Pacific

November 14, 2011 at 3 pm Pacific

December 12, 2011 at 3 pm Pacific

January 9, 2012 at 3 pm Pacific

Plan for about 1 hour and 30 minutes.

If you cannot make one or more of these sessions, email Elizabeth as alternative sessions may be set up if there is enough interest.

Membership Dues:

Standard: $40 per session, for a total of $160.00. $45 per session after October 6, 2011 at 5 pm Pacific.

Subscription: You authorize monthly installments of $40 per month. Increases to $45 per session after October 6, 2011 at 5 pm Pacific.

Discount: $25 per session; for a total of $100 for four sessions. Increases to $35 per session after October 6, 2011 at 5 pm Pacific 

For those (a) grossing $60,000 a year or less or (b) qualifying for the twofer discount.

The twofer discount applies if you refer a new attendee (someone who has not participated before). If you both commit to signing up by sending an email, both of you will then be entitled to pay $25 per session.

For more details, please email elizabeth@elizabethbader.com or call Elizabeth at (415) 391-7272.

Elizabeth's Resume'