Welcome

Conflict is a natural part of life and is inevitable in all human interactions. How we perceive the conflict and our emotional response to the situation influences the way we manage conflict.

Van Gennip Mediation & Facilitation Services assists individuals, organizations and communities in discovering alternative solutions to complex issues. We are dedicated to creating a safe space for people to engage in difficult conversations.

Van Gennip Mediation & Facilitation Services works closely with clients to respond to their needs, underlying interests and explore viable solutions to address the issues. Our strength is in supporting groups to work collaboratively through complex and sensitive issues towards mutually acceptable resolutions.

Esther van Gennip
Chartered Mediator

Services
We offer specialized and customized services for organizations, workplaces and individuals. Our spectrum of processes help people find their own mutually acceptable solutions. The goal is to assist individuals in conflict to be able to communicate th ...
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Who We Are
Esther is a dynamic facilitator, trainer and mediator who is dedicated to community-based conflict resolution and encouraging the use of group process methodologies worldwide. She is a Chartered Mediator (C.Med) with the ADR Institute of Canada ...
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Contact
We are based in Thunder Bay. We'd love to hear from you and welcome emails that are: questions regarding our products and services your success stories and results. We'd love to hear what's worked for you! questions a ...
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Esther's clients describe her as a knowledgeable and effective conflict management trainer. Her genuine curiosity and compassionate nature makes it possible for her clients to explore deep-rooted conflicts.

Sarah B

Esther demonstrates leadership and confidence in applying the principles of conflict resolution and facilitation including the management of group dynamics. She generates a climate of learning based on trust, honesty and openness.

Darren

Thank you Esther for your authenticity, your generousity of sharing your experiences and knowledge. It was a pleasure meeting you and I hope life will be as generous to you that you are to others.

Judith

Wonderful Workshop! Thank you for being so flexible and allowing us the space to explore, test and grow. Meegwetch.

Mary C

Esther is adept at analyzing situations, understanding complexities, and zeroing in on the essentials. She is able to guide the party(ies) in building their skills towards continual improvement in a supportive, encouraging and well-defined manner.

Philip

Esther also excels at mediating complex and deep-rooted conflicts at both the individual, group, and systems levels. She brings a sense of calm and caring to this difficult work that fosters respect and change in even the most difficult situations.

Lorna L

Esther also excels at mediating complex and deep-rooted conflicts at both the individual, group, and systems levels. She brings a sense of calm and caring to this difficult work that fosters respect and change in even the most difficult situations.

Norm D

Thank you very much for your generousity in sharing your wisdom and genuineness during a wonderful workshop.

Charlene K

Esther, I am so grateful for your presence and the gift of knowledge you have given me.

Stephanie P

Thank you for sharing your well of knowledge and experience with me and the group. It will stay with me forever - truly profound week.

Justin B