Hoarder Symposium for Professionals – Sept. 30th & Oct. 7th

We will be panelists for the Hoarder Symposium for Professionals, come join us. A light lunch will be provided.
Hoarder Symposium for Professionals
Date: Friday, September 30, 2011
Time: 12pm to 4pm
Location: The Grand Ballroom at Aston Gardens of Tampa Bay
12951 Linebaugh Ave., Tampa, FL 33626
Space is limited RSVP to 813-597-3145
Hoarder Symposium for Professionals
Date: Friday, October 7, 2011
Time: [...]

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Mediation = Low Risk and Giant Payoff

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“The Talk”
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We had a mediation yesterday that reached resolution regarding issues that needed addressing immediately. We noticed, however, that one party was still very unhappy. When asked why the party gave answers that when summed up revealed that the party is still carrying resentment toward the other. There are wounds that have not [...]