Mediation, Divorce in Peace & the New Partnership Method
On this page you can explore three non-fiction books by Nadav Nishri – a leading mediator from Israel and creator of the New Partnership method for families and partners. The books bring together thousands of hours of real mediation work and offer a clear, practical language for dealing with conflict, divorce and long-term relationships at home and in business.
Nadav Nishri is an experienced mediator, trainer and author who works with couples, parents, family businesses and international clients. His New Partnership method combines emotional insight with legal and practical tools, helping people move from crisis to cooperation. The books below currently appear in Hebrew, and are often used by mediators, therapists and lawyers who accompany families through separation and transition.
On the international site, these books are part of a wider ecosystem that includes mediation services, online courses and professional training for mediators.
Mediation as a Martial Art
How do you stay present and clear when everyone around you is angry, afraid or hurt? Mediation as a Martial Art treats mediation as a disciplined practice: learning how to listen, absorb and respond without being dragged into the conflict.
Drawing on years of intensive work with families, couples and partners, Nadav Nishri outlines key principles for handling escalation, setting boundaries and rebuilding trust. Instead of winning arguments, the focus is on creating a space where people can speak honestly and still choose cooperation over war.
The book is written in an accessible, story-based style and is suitable both for professionals who accompany people through conflict, and for anyone who wants to communicate better at home or at work.
New Partnership – A Practical Guide for Divorcing Parents
New Partnership is Nadav Nishri’s second book and the foundation of his method for working with divorcing parents. Instead of focusing only on the breakup, it asks a different question: how can we design the next phase of our relationship as parents, so that the children remain protected and the adults can move forward with dignity?
The book covers central stages of the process – from the decision to separate, through telling the children, to shaping parenting agreements and day-to-day communication. Real-life examples illustrate how to handle loyalty conflicts, new partners and moments when one parent finds it hard to let go.
In Israel, the book is widely used by parents, mediators and therapists. On the international site, it also serves as the conceptual base for the New Partnership mediation process and co-parenting workshops.
Divorce in Peace – The Complete Guide to Divorce Mediation
Divorce in Peace was the first book in Israel to describe the divorce mediation process in a full, practical way. It explains what actually happens in the room: how sessions are structured, which decisions need to be made, and how couples can move from fear and confusion to a clear agreement.
The book addresses both the emotional and the legal-financial dimensions of divorce: parenting plans, child support, property division and long-term cooperation as co-parents. It shows why mediation can be more protective, less expensive and less traumatic than a traditional legal fight.
For many readers, this book is the moment they realize they have a real choice: not just “lawyer versus lawyer”, but a guided process that keeps control in their hands.