It was June of 2020, mid-pandemic...only a few weeks after we had arrived from - Dare I Say - CALIFORNIA, more specifically the Bay Area. Even more specifically, Marin County (in case there are any other North Bay transplants out there! :) Holler at me if you're reading this!
I had joined a bunch of local Facebook Groups prior to our move out here to get a feel for the crowd and maybe make some friends. Like many others, we took the big leap of faith "sigh unseen".
It was one fine Boise summer day I decided to take the Groups, and post in a new-to-Boise-Mom-Group that I was from Marin County CA...looking to make some friends, when Morgan DeCarl popped into the feed.
Turns out, Morgan went to high school in Fairfax and had a son and daughter almost the same ages as mine! She invited us over and I STILL remember the moment she opened her front door. This wonderful woman greeted us as if we'd already known each other, and turns out we very well may have! When she started making a delicious drink with homemade syrup I knew we were going to be good friends :)
We spent the next few hours getting to know each other, talking about all the "good old days" in Marin, which restaurants and bars we used to hang out at, on which days of the week...school, old spots that are no longer there, and how much Marin County had changed over the years. It was such a warm and friendly place to land.
Fast forward to today! Morgan and I are good friends and our children have spent the past 4 years growing up together.
What I REALLY came here to say is...Morgan is an INCREDIBLE Mediator and Partnership Coach. With a background in social work, and having spent the past 5 years working as the Eviction Court Program Manager at Jesse Tree, she has helped literally hundreds of families facing very challenging times.
Now running her own practice, Pathways to Partnership, she continues to dedicate her time to helping those going through difficult scenarios through one-on-one mediation, which is a new and fresh take on helping couples or partners come to agreements in a much more efficient and direct way, as opposed to traditional therapy or counseling.
What is Couples Mediation and Why Choose it?
"Mediation is a restorative process of conflict resolution. It provides an opportunity to address conflict in relationships with a neutral third party who acts as a guide toward a mutually agreeable solution. In Mediation you create your own terms that work with your relationship and your life. This process differs from counseling services because in Mediation we are not examining the root of the issue, but rather the common goals shared in order to find a solution. Mediation is productive, future focused, and solution oriented."
It makes sense. When you think about it, therapy or counseling (although of course sometimes very needed), can take months if not years. That can be a costly endeavor for some families, as much as they know they need some sort of help or solution, and are willing to try. Morgan's method cuts straight to the issues at hand, and she helps families develop a formal plan to making it work in the short term. Sometimes more is needed, and sometimes that is all that is needed! Either way, it gives you something to work on in a much quicker time frame.
Where did this all start?
"My passion for conflict resolution began on the 5th grade play yard where I founded a Conflict Managers Club to help solve playground disputes, and I haven't stopped since. The level of conflicts I now support are a far cry from where I began 28 years ago, but the method foundations remain the same. I have over 10 years professional experience in conflict management and complex relationships. I specialize in relationships surrounding roles and responsibilities, family planning, and family dynamics with a focus on co-parenting and the blended family."
Why is this work so important to you?
"Our world is so fast paced, we are tasked with more information, more accessibility, more options, and more responsibilities than ever. Expectations for roles and responsibilities in relationships has drastically changed over time and many of us find ourselves feeling frustrated with an imbalance which leads to conflict and unhappiness. In this respect we're aware of the issue at hand, but oftentimes navigating those conversations feels like an uphill battle that never seems to find resolution. Let me help guide you through conversations on how to improve your relationship with roles and responsibility planning. You deserve to have happy productive relationships and lives!"
I am truly honored to call Morgan my friend and with that everyone facing challenging times had the opportunity to work directly with her. She is solution focused, empathetic and a really listens to understand each party and what they are needing to feel heard and supported.
Learn more about her services and offerings here: https://www.208pathways.com/services
Morgan DeCarl is a Certified Professional Mediator located in Boise, ID. She has a B.S. in Human Development from Purdue University and a professional background in social work and addictions counseling. She has been working as a CPM for the past 4 years, but has over 10 years experience working in conflict management.
208-704-8993
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