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ADR Coaching Services
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Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) coaching provides a supportive space to think through conflict with intention and clarity. Whether you are preparing for mediation, navigating a challenging personal or business relationship, or trying to determine your next steps out of a difficult situation, coaching helps you approach the matter with greater confidence and focus.
Are you a small business owner having difficulty resolving a dispute with a business partner, client or customer? Is the amount in dispute too small to make hiring an attorney worthwhile? We may be able to help.
Through structured conversation and practical guidance, you will gain tools to communicate more effectively, understand your options, and make informed decisions. The goal is not to tell you what to do, but to help you move forward with clarity and purpose.
Mediation focuses on helping both parties. Coaching focuses on you.
FAQ
Supporting you through conflict with clarity, confidence, and strategy
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) coaching is a one-on-one service designed to help you prepare for, navigate, or reflect on a conflict or dispute. Unlike mediation, where a neutral facilitator works with both parties, ADR coaching focuses solely on supporting you—your goals, your concerns, and your approach to the situation.
ADR coaching is for individuals involved in business or community conflicts who want guidance before entering mediation, negotiation, or difficult conversations. It is also helpful for those who are unsure whether mediation is the right next step.
In mediation, the mediator remains neutral and works with all parties. In ADR coaching, the coach works with you individually to help you think through your options, strengthen your communication, and prepare for productive engagement.
My role is to support your clarity on the matter and work with you to explore possible opportunities for resolution in the face of the dispute at hand—not to facilitate a joint resolution session.
ADR Coaching
- One-on-one support
- Focused on your goals
- Strategic and preparatory
- Can be used before or outside mediation
Mediation
- Involves all parties
- Neutral facilitator
- Focused on reaching agreement
- Structured joint process
Sessions are tailored to your needs and may include identifying your goals, understanding the dynamics of the conflict, developing communication strategies, preparing for mediation or negotiation, and exploring possible outcomes. We may also discuss how to manage emotions and approach difficult conversations effectively.
No. ADR coaching can be helpful whether or not you are in a formal dispute resolution process. Many clients use coaching as a standalone service to explore options to better handle personal or professional conflicts.
The types of matters best suited for ADR coaching are those that do not require legal advice, have a monetary amount in dispute that is too small to make hiring an attorney worthwhile, and where there is still a need for some level of assistance to find common ground. Learn more - ADR Coaching (2 hours)
Yes. Your coaching sessions are private and confidential, subject to standard legal and ethical limitations.
There is a flat fee for ADR coaching up to 2 hours plus a nominal hourly rate for additional time beyond the first 2 hours. We also offer flexible payment arrangements. Learn more - ADR Coaching (2 hours)
The first step for coaching is to submit a short intake to determine whether coaching is a good fit. Visit our Contact Us page to submit an inquiry: Morris Consulting | Contact.
The Chief Resolution Officer of Morris Consulting is a court-approved mediator with over a decade of experience in mediation, conflict resolution, and public service. Since 2014, she has worked with individuals and businesses to resolve disputes that hinder relationships and progress, with a focus on family matters and consumer protection.
Her experience includes serving as a volunteer mediator in the Maryland District Court Day of Trial program, mediating cases involving landlord-tenant disputes, unpaid wages, and contractual matters. She later served as an Ombuds with the Maryland Department of Human Services, facilitating resolution in matters related to entitlement benefits and child support. In the Maryland Office of the Attorney General, she supervised mediations within the Consumer Protection Division, helping resolve complaints between consumers and businesses. She now operates full-time in private practice including consumer protection mediation with the Better Business Bureau.
ADR coaching translates this experience into individualized support, helping small business clients prepare with purpose, approach conflict strategically, and move forward with a stronger sense of direction.