Hello, my name is Sharon Morrissey.
I am here to support you in determining your outcomes for conflicts you may be experiencing in the workplace, family, or within yourself.
I am a mediator; my life and work have brought me here, with you now.
Communication, mediation, and conflict management are my passions.
I have experienced relationship breakdowns in all areas of my life and have experienced firsthand where and how mediation can make real, sustainable changes internally and externally
I refer to mediation as "game-changing and life-saving." I use mediation every day to support the outcomes I wish to achieve.
Sharon Morrissey Mediation and Negotiation Services Mission Statement.
At Sharon Morrissey Mediation and Negotiation Services, our mission is to turn conflict into constructive outcomes through compassionate, confidential and person-centred self-determining mediation and negotiation support.
We empower individuals and organisations to communicate effectively, make informed decisions, and reach respectful, sustainable agreements that strengthen relationships and promote lasting resolution.
30 years of experience working with children, families, businesses and individuals experiencing conflict.
The mediation service I provide supports individuals in establishing, at a minimum, a workable relationship when ongoing contact is necessary — such as in co-parenting, family, or workplace situations. I believe that for conflict to be resolved in a meaningful and lasting way, it must be explored within the broader systems in which it exists.
In some circumstances, maintaining a relationship is neither possible nor appropriate. Depending on the context, this can bring a sense of relief, grief, or sometimes both. Every person who attends mediation with me is supported in a bespoke and confidential manner. Just as no two businesses are the same, no two people are the same.
Each individual is met with compassion, care, and respect, and supported to move at a pace and follow a process that feels right for them.
The loss of a relationship, even a complex one, can bring deep pain and grief.
Equally, there can be guilt in feeling relief or even joy at its ending. Both experiences are valid and acknowledged within the mediation process.
Skills
- Listening and Communication Skills
- Critical and Logical thinking
- Empathy and Compassion
- Patience and Curiousity
- Authenticity
What is Mediation
Mediation is a process whereby an independent, neutral and impartial third party facilitates people experiencing conflict to find self-determining outcomes to their issues. Mediation is a voluntary process, which means whoever attends mediation will attend because it is their choice to do so.
Mediation is a confidential process (*with exceptions*). These exceptions will be discussed with you in detail before the mediation process begins.
Mediator, Lecturer, Consultant, Author.
Sharon Morrissey Mediation Services.
Lecturer with National and International Colleges. UCC, TUS, ATU, MTU, Griffith College Cork and Dublin, Brdges Academy Tampa, Florida.
Conflict Awareness and Management Consultant (small, medium and large business consultations/interventions).
Bespoke Trainings provided.
Author of "That's Not My Ending!" A story written from the viewpoints ot two children experiencing their parents relationship breakdown.
This book supports parents in understanding the impact a relationship breakdown may have on their children, even when parents feel they are doing their best during this painful process. There is no judgement in this book, it is written from the place of personal and professional experience
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Thats-Not-Ending-Sharon-Morrissey/dp/1092213600/
Understanding Our Truth
A self-paced ten-week online course with the aim of creating awareness of how and why people manage conflict the way they do.
Supports participants to identify their fears, triggers and biases around conflict, and through education and reflection (along with one face-to-face meeting with Sharon Morrissey, MA), participants will feel better equipped to manage conflict in all areas of their lives.
For further information, email
sharonmorrisseymediation@gmail.com
Education
- Master's degree, MA of Arts in Conflict Resolution- NUIG
- MicroCred L9 Negotiation and Value- Trinity College Dublin
- NUIG. ATU, St. Angelas Sligo. MA in Conflict Management (NFQ L9) 2017 NUIG.
- ATU, St. Angelas Sligo PG in Mediation and Conflict Resolution (NFQ L9) 2015
- University of Sunderland PG in Leadership and Change (NFQ L9) 2023
- MTU, Cork National Diploma in Applied Social Care (NFQ 7) 1997
- The Open College, Train the Trainer (NFQL6) 2019
- The Career Academy, Certificate in Psychology and Counselling (NFQ L6) 2020
- LETB, Supervision in Childcare, Social and Legal Studies (NFQ L6) 2002
- ATU, Sligo National Certificate in Applied Social Care (NFQ 5) 1995
- The Training Institute, Drug and Alcohol Addiction Course, FETAC 5 2011
- CMIT Study House, Certa Awards Care Counselling for Children (Level 2) NFQ 4 2020
- ChildrenbeyondDispute.com Child Inclusive Mediation and Counselling Online Training Programme 2018
- Friary law, Dublin. Separating Couples Training 2017
- MTU, Cork College Endorsement Certificate in Counselling and Human Relation Skills 1996
- Brdges Academy, Intercultural Mediation Certificate 2024
- Parenting when Separated Training and Facilitation 2017
- Incredible Years, baby and parenting programmes and Facilitation 2018
PODCAST and BLOGS
Sharon Morrissey Mediation Services has a podcast.
Hello and welcome to this space where we will learn what mediation is, how it supports people with all kinds of life issues, and have some craic along the way. (Mostly, me making fun of myself!)
It is also my hope that people who have experienced mediation and these do not always have to be good stories, will join me in explaining what worked and what didn't.
I would love this to be an honest space where we learn together and share experiences, confidentially and respectfully.
Mediation is a passion for me and I am blessed to do what I love, and thankful to the people who trust me.
Listen on Spotify
"In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity ."
Reviews and Media.
"When one looks at the work Morrissey is doing as a practitioner in the family breakdown sector, it is clear that this book is a weapon designed from her experience. A weapon that she hopes will help jolt those who come in contact with the industry into an appropriate choice of forum for resolving their dispute. This forum would best place the needs of affected children at the center of any necessary conversation. If introduced to a separating family, this book could do more for that family than the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. Powerful.” (Paul Pierse, Solicitor with LAB, Cork)
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Thats-Not-Ending-Sharon-Morrissey/dp/1092213600/
Matheus Lima
Immigration Consultant at Crystal Migration Legal Services
There are no words to describe the incredible professional Sharon is. I had the opportunity to be, in the first moment, her student, and to acquire deep knowledge about Mediation and, in the second moment, to work directly under her guidance. Sharon has a unique way of understanding people's feelings and expressing them accurately. Her technique for managing conflicts and cutting lasting agreements is really remarkable. I am happy to have the opportunity to study and work with her.
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