I am committing to make 2009, as the year for mediation. Mediation is such an integral step for families at the verge of divorce, in divorce, or considering it. I am actually calling myself the World’s Best Mediator. It is not that I am necessarily comparing myself to other mediators; it is that I believe the experiences I encountered, as outlined in my book, An Unbelievable Story: The Triumph of Faith over Fear, and the approach to mediation I have are so unique, that I can deliver service that is second to none.
Stay tuned.
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Today on Christmas Day, let us find a way to renew our ways to find peace and caring among us. Not every situation can be mediated, but many, many can. Most human beings want positive resolutions; most want to be in accord with others; most want to be in good standing. Today let us reflect and enjoy, and begin to renew our efforts to make 2009 the year of mediation.
Jon Myers, December 25, 2008
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A couple of recent cases have indicated that we here at Calm Interventions are very much on track: A couple recently came for a divorce. By working carefully together, the couple was able to decide to separate first, and truly work to make a qualitative decision about their marriage, rather than divorce immediately.
Ed note: I believe the impact of divorce is dramatically underestimated in our culture.
Secondly a woman, who was being what she perceived to me as unduly harassed by an ex-husband in a post-divorce situation, came to Calm Interventions. With a bit of coaching the woman was able to draft a letter that seemed to put to rest the “blustering” as she put it for the time being.
12/18/08
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This past week, December 11 and 12 the New England Association for Conflict Resolution hosted its annual conference. Calm Interventions was happy to serve as one of three Gold Sponsors of the event along with Mediation Works Incorporated and Boston Law Collaborative. I was proud to be there representing Calm Interventions, and interact with many other mediators, lawyers, and conflict resolvers. A workshop by Diane Neumann of Diane Neuman and Associates entitled: “A high earning mediator: An oxymoron,” was very interesting.
What also became clear from attending the conference is that the method that Calm Interventions employs in helping to resolve the roots of the conflict in terms of solving a divorce or familial situation is unique. Our theme of “helping turn hard times into better times” also stands out in terms of offering people an opportunity for personal growth in the midst of conflict. Further, our notion of helping to turn back divorces in some cases, as well as doing it very humanely and compassionately is a rare service, and something that we increasingly look to bring to more Newton, Boston, and Massachusetts families.
A couple currently working with Calm Interventions came in for a divorce; instead decided to do an initial separation, and is looking to ultimately make a qualitative decision about the future of their family. To me it is critical that people make qualitative decisions, and not be guided by rash or immediate emotions, unless absolutely needed. When we get to roots of conflict, and actually solve problems divorce can be a much less onerous aspect of our society.
Jon Myers December 13, 2008 
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There is a radically new way for families to approach divorce and family matters. Traditionally couples can spend tens and tens of thousands of dollars, if not hundreds to fight and leave themselves depleted emotionally and financially. Calm Interventions paves a way for people to divorce, separate, even reconcile in ways that emphasize personal growth, and making qualitative decisions about themselves and the future of their family. It is a revolution in the world of divorce, and I look to encourage, facilitate, and continue this discussion.
Peace,
Jon Myers 12/2/08
Family and Divorce Mediation in Boston
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