Beth D. Danehy, MA MutualChoices.com -- Mediation & Conflict Resolution Services Email Us 16 N. Goodman Street, Suite 110 Rochester, New York 14607 Phone: 585-244-1600

ABOUT BETH DANEHY, MA

Beth D. Danehy has been providing mediation and conflict resolution services since 1996. She holds a Master of Arts degree in Conflict Resolution from the McGregor School of Antioch University, and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Richmond, VA.

An Advanced Practitioner member of the Family Section of the Association of Conflict Resolution (ACR), Beth completed ACR approved family and divorce mediation training, including training for mediation in cases of domestic violence and additional training in interpersonal and institutional conflict management. As part of her graduate and undergraduate work, she has studied conflict resolution theory, theology, ethics, and human and organizational psychology.

Beth facilitates conflict transformation within families, organizations, associations and businesses. In addition, she provides conflict and communication training locally and nationally.

Beth is an Accredited Member and a board member of the New York State Council on Divorce Mediation. She serves on the board of the Collaborative Law Association of the Rochester Area (CLARA), on the Advisory Board of ACT For the Children (Assisting Children Through Transition) and was elected to the board of the Gandhi Institute for Nonviolence in July 2008.

Referring professionals say... "As a psychologist, I have come to learn that how couples separate is often the best predictor of the quality of their relationship after the divorce. When the separation process can successfully move a couple from contention to consensus, from mud-slinging to problem solving, both people can begin to heal and renew their faith in relationships. In my opinion, mediation is the best process for helping couples move on and find their separate life paths.

Professional mediation requires enormous skill, training, empathy and patience. Beth Danehy brings all of these qualities and more to her mediation work. She goes beyond simply helping couples frame agreements: She tries to help them heal the pain they bring to the process so that they can truly begin the rest of their lives. I have referred a number of my patients to Beth, with excellent results. In fact, she is the only mediator in Rochester to whom I regularly refer. Beth's tact, intelligence, and trustworthiness make her an ideal mediator, and I am just so grateful to have her as a resource for my patients."
Aaron E. Black, Ph.D.
Clinical Psychologist

"Beth Danehy is a mediator with excellent credentials and a wealth of experience in conflict resolution. She uniquely couples acumen with compassion in ways that foster respect, and creative resolution of the conflict. Those who have been privileged to have been in her presence as mediator find her validating and encouraging to each party involved, while reaching agreements that are just, fair and enlightening. Ms. Danehy is a professional woman of integrity and intelligence, who is intrinsically a mediator."
Rev. Susan Shafer

"My compliments on a very well thought out, comprehensive agreement. My client was very satisfied with the mediation process. It met her goals and expectations. (The client) was very well prepared and informed...I shared my comments and observations with her and legal fees were kept to a minimum, since I was starting with an informed client and a good solid document."
David R. Murch
Attorney and Counselor at Law, Murch & Wise, PC

"Beth has an amazing presence and balance of influence. With her intelligence, skill and purity of motive, Beth can transform misunderstanding into a learning experience for all involved. Beth brings a neutral perspective to the collaborative table with a gentle invitation for us to question our assumptions, opening up possibilities for deeper dialogue and acceptable resolution."
Suzanne Brunsting
Collaborative Attorney and Settlement Advocate

SERVICES

• Mediation
  Mediation is the practice of addressing specific issues with the assistance of a third party. Participants are supported in co-creating solutions based on mutual understanding and real consideration for each and for all. Participants create their own sustainable agreements, privately, confidentially and informally. Consider mediation for resolving business issues, disputes relative to real estate and new construction transactions, family, workplace and other disputes.
• Family Mediation
  Family conflict is to be expected. How conflicts are resolved has a significant effect upon the family.
• Separation/Divorce Mediation
  Married partners who live or intend to permantently live separately work with a mediator to come to their own agreements on issues that arise or need clarification as a result of the change in family structure.
• Workplace Mediation
  65 percent of job performance deficiencies result from ineffective relationships, not ineffective employees.
• Conflict Resolution Coaching
  Conflict resolution coaching provides individual support and education to help clients respond effectively to conflict and create more satisfying lives for themselves.
• Collaborative Practice
  Collaborative Practice is a way for divorcing couples to work together with trained legal professionals to create mutually acceptable settlements without going to court.
• Training
  Conflict resolution and communication skills training is available for individuals and organizations.
• Consulting
  Would you like to improve organizational and interpersonal communication and develop the ability to manage conflict and collaborate more effectively?
• Circle Work
  A Peacemaking Circle is a way to bring people together where everyone is respected and equally valued. Spiritual and emotional aspects of the experience are welcomed and participants are invited to share their stories and perspectives.

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