CORA GSM News

November 29, 2016

Tips for Preventing Inter-Personal Conflict During the Holidays

Holidays breed stress. Contending with crowded stores, long lines, traffic jams, juggling priorities, and worrying about spending too much money often causes our worst personality traits to emerge. And, particularly, when extended family members gather for the holidays, conflict is inevitable. A room with 20 people is a room with 20 different perspectives. The mediators at Good Shepherd Mediation Program reveal their top ten tips to help you prevent conflict and survive the holidays.

Circles Process training
February 22, 2016

Circles Training in San Francisco

On February 13th, 2016, Good Shepherd Mediation Program (CORA GSM) executive director, Cheryl Cutrona presented Circles Process training at the Good Shepherd Gracenter. in San Francisco, California. The workshop focused on the how the Gracenter can incorporate circles as a way to support the women residing there who are recovering from addiction.

JAMS Foundation
January 2, 2015

JAMS Foundation Funds CHIRP

Good Shepherd Mediation Program (CORA GSM), Philadelphia's only, nonprofit community mediation center, received a grant from the JAMS Foundation to design and implement a series of conflict resolution education workshops for children with a parent who is incarcerated or returning from prison.

Good Shepherd 30th Anniversary DVD
May 19, 2014

30th Anniversary DVDs for Sale

Commemorative 30th Anniversary DVDs - featuring an array of photos and video clips from the past 30 years (run time: 30 minutes, 30 seconds!) - are available for $20. Purchase a copy for yourself, or as a gift for a friend/colleague who's been involved with Good Shepherd over the years! Email gsmediation@phillymediators.org to place your order and coordinate payment, or with any questions.