Creative Mediated Solutions

Creative Mediated Solutions We help people reach creative solutions to problems that arise in life and business. Let's all think mediation before litigation. Cooperation over competition.

There is no area that affects us quite the way our family does. In fact we often define ourselves by these relationships. It is human nature to want to provide for, protect, and strengthen our families. We all face difficulties; the way we deal with these situations will determine the future health and strength of the family unit and all individual members of the family. At the Gilstrap Law Firm and Mediation Center we strive to help you achieve your goals to provide, protect and strengthen your family. Whether that is by planning for your family when you are no longer here; offering representation through divorce, custody, or child support; or Family Law Mediation, we are here to help you through this time. The courts can be a daunting place, and legal issues can be intimidating when you are not accustomed to the system. We have helped many families and we understand the process. We will listen to you, explain the different options, and assist you in determining what will work best for you and your family.

11/29/2025

Whether you’re a professional mediator or just someone who’s had to navigate tough conversations what has mediation taught you about gratitude or perspective?

I’d love to hear your thoughts.

11/28/2025

Gratitude is not compliance.

It’s not saying “thank you” for mistreatment it’s recognizing your own growth, resilience, and boundaries.

In mediation and in life, gratitude helps us rise above conflict without erasing the truth of it.

11/27/2025

At Creative Mediated Solutions, we’re grateful for every person who chooses dialogue over division.

Every time someone sits down to resolve instead of react that’s progress.

Gratitude reminds us why we do this work: not to avoid conflict, but to transform it.

11/26/2025

Gratitude isn’t just a mindset , it’s a communication skill.

Here are 3 ways it improves mediation outcomes:
1️⃣ It shifts focus from blame to understanding.
2️⃣ It helps people feel seen, even when they don’t get everything they want.
3️⃣ It creates space for trust to rebuild.

Small words of acknowledgment often open bigger doors than arguments ever could.

11/25/2025

I’ve spent years teaching others how to navigate conflict — but mediation has also deeply changed how I show up in my personal life.

Before I practiced mediation regularly, I thought “listening” meant waiting for my turn to respond. Now, I’ve learned that true listening means suspending judgment long enough to understand what’s really being said — even when emotions are high.

Practicing gratitude in conflict has helped me see disagreements not as personal attacks, but as opportunities for clarity, honesty, and sometimes, healing.

The work I do isn’t just professional it’s personal. Mediation taught me to pause before reacting, to speak with intention, and to appreciate that resolution doesn’t always mean agreement sometimes, it means peace.

💡 Gratitude isn’t passive, it’s a practice of perspective.

11/22/2025

Conflict reveals what we value.

Gratitude reminds us to honor that value not defend it.

When we stop viewing disagreement as attack, and start seeing it as feedback, we evolve both personally and professionally.

Gratitude turns reaction into reflection and reflection into growth.

11/21/2025

We usually give thanks for good things promotions, success, peace.

But what if we gave thanks for the hard things too?

What conflict or challenge taught you something invaluable this year?

Drop it in the comments 👇 Let’s normalize being grateful for growth even when it comes wrapped in chaos.

11/20/2025

One of my toughest mediations involved two business partners who could barely make eye contact.

By the end, one turned and said, “I still disagree with you, but I understand you now.”

That line stuck with me. Understanding doesn’t always end conflict but it does end hostility.

I left that session grateful for how powerful it can be when people simply decide to listen.

11/19/2025

In mediation, gratitude isn’t a soft skill it’s a strategic one.

Here’s why it works:
1️⃣ It shifts attention from blame to acknowledgment.
2️⃣ It de-escalates by validating effort (“I see you’re trying”).
3️⃣ It builds psychological safety the foundation for trust.

When people feel valued, they listen differently.

Try it this week: instead of “You’re wrong,” start with “I appreciate your perspective.” Notice what changes.

11/18/2025

Not every conflict ends with a handshake.

Sometimes, gratitude means being thankful for what didn’t go the way you planned because it showed you what you’ll never tolerate again.

Gratitude isn’t just about warmth. It’s also about wisdom.

Every misunderstanding teaches clarity. Every hard conversation teaches courage.

11/15/2025

As this week closes, pause for a moment of gratitude not for perfection, but for progress.

Every conversation you had, every disagreement you navigated, every small win it’s all movement forward.

Growth isn’t found in comfort; it’s found in courage.

What’s one thing this week taught you that you’re grateful for?

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