Dealing with Disputes and Conflict: A Self-Help Tool-Kit for Resolving Arguments in Everyday Life - Paperback

by Tony Whatling (Author)

This book offers accessible and practical strategies and solutions to guide untrained mediators and readers on effective ways to resolve disputes and conflict, across a wide range of dispute contexts. Drawing together psychological and social scientific theories, the author offers clear guidance for managing conflict in everyday life.

Author Biography

Tony Whatling has a professional background in childcare, adult mental health, family therapy, team management and ten years of experience as Head of the Social Work Education Department of Cambridge University. He has over 30 years of experience as a mediator, professional practice consultant and trainer, and has trained hundreds of mediators in family, community, health care complaints, victim-offender and workplace mediation contexts. A founder member of the UK College of Mediators, he has published two books on mediation practice and over 40 professional journal articles.