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Melissa Brodrick, MEd

Melissa Brodrick, MEd
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Since 1985, Melissa has served as a mediator, facilitator and trainer in the field of dispute resolution. She has worked in private practice, helping clients to engage in effective communications and problem solving while navigating high impact work and family issues. She has also worked with numerous academic institutions, health care organizations, Fortune 500 companies; state and federal agencies; and non-profit groups. Melissa has served as Executive Director of the Massachusetts Association of Mediation Programs and Practitioners, Director of The Children's Hearings Project and mediator of educational appeals for the Massachusetts Department of Education. She is the recipient of numerous awards in her field and holds an MEd from Harvard University and a BA from Amherst College.

Posts by Melissa Brodrick, MEd

Holiday jangle: Tricky conversations around COVID safety with family and friends

Melissa Brodrick, MEd

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Justin Neiman

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Illustration of puzzle pieces in two brains; concept is two people with different ideas talking and agreeing on some ideas

Many of us are facing new and challenging conversations with family and friends about travel, gatherings, and COVID safety precautions over the holidays and beyond. Here’s how to successfully communicate your own needs while still showing loved ones that you care about them.

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The heart and science of kindness

Melissa Brodrick, MEd

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A heart radiating kindness

Acts of kindness — to loved ones, to strangers, to ourselves — make the world a warmer place. And seeking ways to be kind can make you happier, too.

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Navigating tricky relationships during the holidays

Melissa Brodrick, MEd

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Do you have a challenging relationship with certain family or friends you see during the holidays? Here’s how to navigate tricky situations and conversations thoughtfully and calmly.

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