FAMILY MEDIATION: Providing professional expertise combined with compassion.

Mediation Office of John Spiegel, J.D.
600 Jefferson Plaza, Suite 200
Rockville, MD 20852
tel: 301-340-1811 / fax: 301-340-1824
jspiegel@mediationoffice.net (John)
dduquette@mediationoffice.net (Donna)
cfinney@mediationoffice.net (Carolyn)

 

Workshops / Talks / Seminars

USING CONFLICT RESOLUTION TECHNIQUES TO HAVE THE BEST FAMILY HOLIDAY EVER

What’s the magic ingredient for a wonderful family holiday celebration? Just the right turkey stuffing? A special chocolate dessert? Creative decorations? No, it’s good communication among relatives that makes a family gathering the heart-warming event that all of us yearn for. This workshop, led by an experienced family mediator, teaches participants a range of useful conflict resolution techniques and communications skills. Use these skills for your holidays (and afterwards too!).
Presenter: John Spiegel

Date: Wednesday, December 8, 2009 7:00 – 8:45 p.m.


Location: Montgomery County Commission for Women
Counseling and Career Center
401 N. Washington Street, Suite 100
Rockville MD 20850


Contact: Montgomery County Commission for Women
Counseling and Career Center
240-777-8300
www.montgomerycountymd.gov/cfw



MEDIATION SEMINAR: DIVORCE WITH DIGNITY

A marital break-up can be one of life's most difficult experiences. Mediation offers an effective and humane way to negotiate the difficulties of separation and divorce with a minimum of tension, conflict, and damage to a family’s emotions and finances. This workshop explains how mediation works, what topics are covered, how to choose a mediator, and what to expect in terms of cost and time. Couples are encouraged to attend together.
Presenter: Donna Duquette

Date: Tuesday, January 26, 2010 7:00 – 8:45 p.m.

Location: Montgomery County Commission for Women
Counseling and Career Center
401 N. Washington Street, Suite 100
Rockville MD 20850


Contact: Montgomery County Commission for Women
Counseling and Career Center
240-777-8300
www.montgomerycountymd.gov/cfw


CONFLICT RESOLUTION TECHNIQUES THAT WORK - FOR PRESCHOOL DIRECTORS

In this workshop, participants will learn: (1) a positive conceptual framework for thinking about disputes; (2) three powerful conflict resolutions techniques, (focusing on the problem, not the people; working at the deeper level of underlying interests, not bargaining positions; and generating options which are mutually beneficial); and (3) useful communications skills to listen in a way that hears more of what is being said and to talk in a way that enables others to really understand. The last part of the workshop will provide guidance about how to apply these conflict resolution principles and techniques to the real-life problems experienced by preschool directors.
Presenters: John Spiegel and Donna Duquette

Date: Thursday, February 4, 2010


Contact: Partnership for Jewish Life and Learning
(Phone) 240-283-6200
www.pjll.org


GET READY FOR VALENTINE’S DAY: COMMUNICATION BETWEEN MEN & WOMEN

Women and men often see things differently and speak about them in different ways. This can lead to disagreements and disappointments. In this workshop, an experienced family mediator teaches skills to help women and men avoid miscommunication, resolve disputes, and build loving relationships.
Presenter: John Spiegel

Date:
Tuesday, February 9, 2010 7:00 – 8:45 p.m.


Location:
Montgomery County Commission for Women
Counseling and Career Center
401 N. Washington Street, Suite 100
Rockville MD 20850


Contact:
Montgomery County Commission for Women
Counseling and Career Center
240-777-8300
www.montgomerycountymd.gov/cfw


MEDIATION SEMINAR: DIVORCE WITH DIGNITY

A marital break-up can be one of life's most difficult experiences. Mediation offers an effective and humane way to negotiate the difficulties of separation and divorce with a minimum of tension, conflict, and damage to a family’s emotions and finances. This workshop explains how mediation works, what topics are covered, how to choose a mediator, and what to expect in terms of cost and time. Couples are encouraged to attend together.
Presenter: John Spiegel

Date: Wednesday, March 10, 2010 7:00 – 8:45 p.m.


Location: Montgomery County Commission for Women
Counseling and Career Center
401 N. Washington Street, Suite 100
Rockville MD 20850


Contact: Montgomery County Commission for Women
Counseling and Career Center
240-777-8300
www.montgomerycountymd.gov/cfw


TALKING TO YOUR TEENAGER

When’s the last time you had a meaningful conversation with your teenager? Do you ever finding yourself facing a brick wall or surrendering to requests because you’re weary or unsure how to say no? Two parents of teenagers and conflict resolution professionals will offer guidance on (1) how to speak in a way that your teens are more likely to hear, (2) how to encourage your teen to talk with you, and (3) how to say “no” in a way that promotes cooperation. The workshop will also provide insight to the emotional life of your teen, and most importantly, it will remind you of the genuinely wonderful person that your teen is.
Presenters: Donna Duquette and Carolyn Finney

Date: Wednesday, April 14, 2010 7:00 – 8:45 p.m.


Location: Montgomery County Commission for Women
Counseling and Career Center
401 N. Washington Street, Suite 100
Rockville MD 20850


Contact: Montgomery County Commission for Women
Counseling and Career Center
240-777-8300
www.montgomerycountymd.gov/cfw


MEDIATION SEMINAR: DIVORCE WITH DIGNITY

A marital break-up can be one of life's most difficult experiences. Mediation offers an effective and humane way to negotiate the difficulties of separation and divorce with a minimum of tension, conflict, and damage to a family’s emotions and finances. This workshop explains how mediation works, what topics are covered, how to choose a mediator, and what to expect in terms of cost and time. Couples are encouraged to attend together.
Presenter: Donna Duquette

Date: Wednesday, May 12, 2010 7:00 – 8:45 p.m.


Location: Montgomery County Commission for Women
Counseling and Career Center
401 N. Washington Street, Suite 100
Rockville MD 20850


Contact: Montgomery County Commission for Women
Counseling and Career Center
240-777-8300
www.montgomerycountymd.gov/cfw


CONFLICT RESOLUTION TECHNIQUES THAT WORK!

John Spiegel, J.D., an experienced divorce mediator, teaches you tried-and-true methods for resolving conflict. Learn how professional negotiators help their clients to reach agreement. You can use these same techniques at home and at work.
Presenter: John Spiegel

Date: Wednesday, June 23, 2010 7:00 – 8:45 p.m.


Location: Montgomery County Commission for Women
Counseling and Career Center
401 N. Washington Street, Suite 100
Rockville MD 20850


Contact: Montgomery County Commission for Women
Counseling and Career Center
240-777-8300
www.montgomerycountymd.gov/cfw