Welcome to the SCMA Book Club Page!

Are you passionate about mediation and eager to expand your horizons? The SCMA Book Club page is dedicated to exploring the world of mediation through carefully selected books. Whether you're a seasoned mediator or just starting your journey, our book club offers a fantastic opportunity to delve into insightful readings that foster both personal and professional development.

Suggest a Book: Have a book in mind that you'd love to explore? We welcome your suggestions and are always looking for new ideas to keep our reading list dynamic and engaging. Email us at [email protected]. 

Happy Reading! 

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DECEMBER BOOK OF THE MONTH

Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking by Susan Cain

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER —Experience the book that started the Quiet Movement and revolutionized how the world sees introverts—and how introverts see themselves—by offering validation, inclusion, and inspiration

“Superbly researched, deeply insightful, and a fascinating read, Quiet is an indispensable resource for anyone who wants to understand the gifts of the introverted half of the population." — Gretchen Rubin, author of The Happiness Project 

NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR by People, O: The Oprah Magazine, Christian Science Monitor, Inc., Library Journal, Kirkus Reviews

What are the advantages of being an introvert? They make up at least one-third of the people we know. They are the ones who prefer listening to speaking; who innovate and create but dislike self-promotion; who favor working on their own over working in teams. It is to introverts—Rosa Parks, Chopin, Dr. Seuss, Steve Wozniak—that we owe many of the great contributions to society.
 
In Quiet, Susan Cain argues that we dramatically undervalue introverts and shows how much we lose in doing so. She charts the rise of the Extrovert Ideal throughout the twentieth century and explores how deeply it has come to permeate our culture. She also introduces us to successful introverts—from a witty, high-octane public speaker who recharges in solitude after his talks, to a record-breaking salesman who quietly taps into the power of questions. Passionately argued, impeccably researched, and filled with indelible stories of real people, Quiet has the power to permanently change how you see yourself. 

2025 Past Reads:

• Raising Mediators: How Smart Parents Use Mediation to Tranform Sibling Conflict and Empower Their Children

• Positively Conflicted: Engaging with Courage, Compassion, and Wisdom in a Combative World

• The Guide to Reflective Practice in Conflict Resolution

• Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life for Healthy Relationships

• The Perfectly Imperfect Family: Real Solutions for Mindlful Parents Navigating Today's Biggest Challenges

• It's All Your Fault At Work | Managing Narcissists and Other High-Conflict People

• Outraged: Why We Fight About Morality and Politics and How to Find Common Ground

• Politics, Dialogue and the Evolution of Democracy: How to Discuss Race, Abortion, Immigration, Gun Control, Climate Change, Same Sex Marriage and Other Hot Topics
• Thinking In Bets: Making Smarter Decisions When You Don't Have All the Facts
• Just Listen: Discover the Secret to Getting Through to Absolutely Anyone
• The Undoing Project: The Friendship That Changed Our Minds

2024 Past Reads:

• Never Split the Difference: Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It: Unlock Your Persuasion Potential in Professional and Personal Life
• Bargaining with the Devil: When to Negotiate, When to Fight
• Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents
• Dignity: Its Essential Role in Resolving Conflict
• The Opposite of Combat: A Parents’ Guide for Teaching Siblings How to Collaborate and Solve Their Own Conflicts
• De-Escalate: How to Calm an Angry Person in 90 Seconds or Less
• It's All Your Fault!: 12 Tips for Managing People Who Blame Others for Everything
• The Secret to Getting Along ( And Why its Easier Than You Think): 3 Steps To Life-Changing Conflict Resolution
• The Power Of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business
• The Peacemaker's Code
• Politics, Dialogue, and the Evolution of Democracy
• Bargaining with the Devil: When to Negotiate, When to Fight
  

2023 Past Reads:

• The Power of Us: Harnessing our Shared Identities to Improve Performance, Increase Co-operation, and Promote Social Harmony
• Negotiating the Impossible: How to Break Deadlocks and Resolve Ugly Conflicts (Without Money or Muscle)
• The Secret to Getting Along (And Why It's Easier Than You Think): 3 Steps to Life-Changing Conflict Resolution
• Never: A Novel