Conflict Resolution services are available for both workplace and family disputes, each with a similar process and fee structure.

FAMILY LAW

STEP 1:    The person seeking to resolve the disagreement makes an appointment for a Preliminary Conference which you need to allow 1.5 hours and the fee is $330.00 inc. GST. The preliminary conference is an essential part of the process to hear you story and to assess whether your case is suitable for FDR (Mediation).

STEP 2:    The other party is contacted in writing on two occasions to invite them to participate in mediation. If they agree, they have their confidential preliminary conference and pay $330.00.

STEP 3:    Both parents attend FDR for a three hour period and EACH person pays $990.00 prior to the joint session.

STEP 4:    If one parent does not attend or it is deemed not suitable by the FDR Practitioner, the required Certificate is issued and each party is encouraged to seek legal advice. Legal advice is encouraged at any stage of the FDR process.

WORKPLACE DISPUTES

Conflict Coaching Coaching and mediation are offered to organisations.

STEP 1:    Mediator is contacted  to provide a brief overview of the current situation and what is the expected outcome of employees engaging in a formal process.  An 'Agreement to Mediate' is signed by the organisation requesting the mediation prior to proceeding.

STEP 2:    If coaching is deemed suitable to assist the employees reach an agreement, four x  1.5 hr sessions are held with EACH employee involved in the dispute.

STEP 3:    If arranged, a report can be provided to the organsiation although this is an additional cost.

STEP 4:    When each employee is adequately prepared to proceed to mediation, a three hour joint session is arranged and the mediation is conducted.

At the conclusion of the mediation, the Agreement reached is provided to the organisation and each employee that participated in the mediation.

Houly rate is $330.00 (inc GST) and there are additional costs for travel, administration and cancelled or unreasonable re scheduling of appointments.

All conflict resolution sessions are provided by appropriately accredited Mediator and or FDRP.

In Australia, coaching does not have a regulatory body so it is is important that you engage a Coach who has formal training and is accredited with the International Coaching Federation. Dr Rhonda Emonson has tertiary qualifications in coaching from La Trobe University, Neurocoaching Australia and is accredited with the International Coaching Federation. Part of her PhD was establishing the merits of including coaching in conflict resolution. Rhonda's approach is not rah rah type of coaching, rather working alongside you to achieve what is important for you. Four to six sessions are recommended. Each session fee is $330.00 + GST although there are some reduced fee sessions available on request. As a Resilience First Aid Instructor, Rhonda also conducts training in Resilience First Aid.

Individual and relationship counselling is available during business or after hours and for those who reside in Australia and have a referral from their medical practitioner, a rebate from Medicare is available to help defray costs. The referral must be received either by fax or email several days beofre your scheduled appointment.

Counselling is also available for international clients although a medicare rebate is not available.

Appointments can be booked online or by telephoning 02 60 413242.

Focus is on helping you to reduce the feeling of being 'stuck' and to help you move forward to become the person you want to be.

With a referral from your medical practitioner, you will only need to pay $30.00 per session (per person) and your medical practitioner may choose to refer you up to 10 sessions in a calendar year. session Medical

Online training and face-2-face workshops are available particularly for topics relating to resilience and practitioner self care.

Resilience First Aid Responder Certification is a two day training offered  face2face tailored to meet the needs of varying disciplines. Online RFA training is also available throughout the year.