Ekaterina Ricci (MDR '23), "How to Prepare Your Mind and Body to Achieve More Success in Mediation" -- High Conflict Institute

Straus Institute alumna Ekaterina Ricci (MDR '23) has published "How to Prepare Your Mind and Body to Achieve More Success in Mediation" for the High Conflict Institute.  The article is written to help anyone involved in mediation, both participants and mediators, to achieve more success in conflict resolution by focusing on wellness before the mediation process.

Excerpt from "How to Prepare Your Mind and Body to Achieve More Success in Mediation"

Research shows that cognitive abilities that help us to make effective and rational decisions can be influenced by the food we eat, exercise, and water intake. Thus your abilities as a mediator performing at your highest level, or your abilities as a participant making proposals and decisions can be influenced positively or negatively with food, exercise, proper hydration, and choices we make that fill or drain our social battery.

The complete article may be found at High Conflict Institute