Elder Mediation: A New Solution to Age-Old Problems

Softcover

ISBN 10: 097593791X ISBN 13: 9780975937914

Publisher: NCS Publishing, 2009

As the population ages and caregiver families and organizations are faced with decisions about quality of life, residential care, financial, medical and psychosocial needs, Elder Mediation offers a new solution to these age-old problems. A special feature of Elder Mediation: A New Solution to Age-Old Problems is the contribution from 18 mediators across the world who bring a global perspective on the mediation field. The book is helpful to professional mediators, mediators in training and to others who wish to learn more about the niche market of eldercare. Chapters include information about conducting a thorough intake, addressing the imbalance of power, the ethics of elder mediation, styles of mediation and building one's mediation practice. The last chaper offers 55 practical marketing tips to jumpstart or enhance one's mediation business.

About the Author:

Dr. John Bertschler, mediator and licensed psychologist, and Patricia Bertschler, mediator and licensed counselor, are co-owners of Northcoast Conflict Solutions (NCS) in Seven Hills, OH. Patti is also co-author of TRUCE! Using Elder Mediation to Resolve Conflict among Families, Seniors and Organizations (2004). NCS specializes in counseling, mediation and training.

Review:

If you re a mediator considering adding Elder Mediation to your practice, stop reading the cover right now and buy this book. Adding Elder Mediation to your practice will help your bottom line. With plenty of case studies and crystal clear explanation, John and Patti show you how. As you benefit your practice, you ll help families struggling to find respectful solutions to inevitable family conflicts that erupt when an aging parent needs care. You ll bring them peace and pave the way for family healing. Your services are much needed. The Bertschlers include clear instructions on everything you need to know to profitably add Elder Mediation to your practice. They guide you from the very first call to your office, offer plenty of cogent case studies and even include their successful 55 point marketing recommendations to help you educate the community about mediation and help gain clients. Buy this book and put it to use. Your practice will be the better for it. So will the families who turn to you for help. --Martin Sabel, Author of The Elder Care Survival Guide and Radio Host of Ask Mr. Eldercare