About Sus Kongsbak Larsen
My Story
I hold a lifelong dedication to guiding individuals, families, couples and groups towards peace. On my 5th Grade report card my teacher wrote, "We can always count on Sus to bring calm to uproared waters", a Danish expression for transforming turmoil to tranquility. As a child I was a popular play-date amongst parents because of the calming effects I would have on their children. I could often be found in the ring of fire helping adversaries communicate and settle their disputes peacefully. On a person-to-person level I have a history of attracting those who are seeking to be heard and understood, and resolution of their inner conflict.
My passion for peace became my livelihood after I found myself engaged in a lengthy court process with my son's father over custody of our then infant child. Knowing that I had found my calling, I gave up the security of my international finance career for the study and practice of mediation, life coaching, and energy work. Since then, I have been committed to helping individuals and families avoid and overcome the long-lasting traumatic pain that my son's dad and I endured during our custody battle. I work with my clients to solidify relationships of peaceful collaboration and strengthened potential for healthy co-parenting and brighter futures ahead.
In 2004, I founded On~Hudson Mediation Center to provide family and divorce mediation services.
Two years later I added one-on-one life coaching to my services primarily to support clients on a deeper level in their inner process related to loss, breakup, and divorce and have supported and guided hundreds on their journey to rediscover their Inner Light and Essence, resulting in a self-acceptance and the freedom to establish and maintain peaceful relationships.
Offering my services as a wedding officiant, my work is wonderfully balanced in Peace achievement "Before, During, and After". I delight in assisting individuals and couples peacefully and confidently enter into conscious and sacred marriage and relationship.
My passion for peace became my livelihood after I found myself engaged in a lengthy court process with my son's father over custody of our then infant child. Knowing that I had found my calling, I gave up the security of my international finance career for the study and practice of mediation, life coaching, and energy work. Since then, I have been committed to helping individuals and families avoid and overcome the long-lasting traumatic pain that my son's dad and I endured during our custody battle. I work with my clients to solidify relationships of peaceful collaboration and strengthened potential for healthy co-parenting and brighter futures ahead.
In 2004, I founded On~Hudson Mediation Center to provide family and divorce mediation services.
Two years later I added one-on-one life coaching to my services primarily to support clients on a deeper level in their inner process related to loss, breakup, and divorce and have supported and guided hundreds on their journey to rediscover their Inner Light and Essence, resulting in a self-acceptance and the freedom to establish and maintain peaceful relationships.
Offering my services as a wedding officiant, my work is wonderfully balanced in Peace achievement "Before, During, and After". I delight in assisting individuals and couples peacefully and confidently enter into conscious and sacred marriage and relationship.
My Experience and Training
Mediation: Since 2003 I have mediated hundreds of couples through separation, divorce and child custody matters.
Since 2002 I have volunteered with several Community Dispute Resolution Centers, as a mediator, mentor and trainer.
In 2004 I founded On~Hudson Mediation Center, offering mediation of separation and divorce, custody, child support, pre-marital, couples' issues, parent-teenager conflicts, contested wills, multigenerational issues, and other family matters.
I practice a facilitative, balanced, neutral, non-directive style of mediation which focuses on helping my clients identify and communicate viewpoints and needs, achieve understanding, and arrive at detailed workable agreements through elaborate exploration.
I have completed training by New York State Unified Court System certified trainers in family, community, parent-teenager, multi-party, elder-care, and culturally inclusive mediation.
My divorce mediation studies include trainings by Learning Laboratories and the New York State Council on Divorce Mediation, among other organizations.
I continue to attend trainings and conferences in Alternative Dispute Resolution.
I have contributed to raising public awareness about mediation through public speaking, on radio shows, and as a published column writer.
Life Coaching: With my reputation as a divorce mediator, I have attracted and worked one-on-one with numerous individuals world-wide as a life and divorce coach since 2006.
I attended formal in-person training for professional coaches with Julia Stewart of the School of Coaching Mastery in 2010 and am in the process of acquiring life coach certification from the International Association of Coaching.
Facilitation: Since 2005 I have facilitated support, meditation, and mastermind groups.
International Banking and Finance 1984 - 2000: Monitored and assisted a portfolio of mostly European corporations and high net worth individuals with domestic and off-shore banking needs including financing, investments, foreign exchange, and other banking needs.
Assisted in procuring Eximbank-secured syndicated financing of international projects.
Monitored and reported off-shore mutual funds performance.
Studies completed in economics and finance at The Copenhagen School of Economics and Trade, New York University, American Institute of Banking, and New York Institute of Finance.
Certificates and Licenses: Certified Level III Master of Reiki and Ordained non-denominational Minister and Wedding Officiant.
Memberships: The New York State Council on Divorce Mediation, The New York State Dispute Resolution Association, and Mediate.com. For 3 years served on the Head Start Policy Council.
Languages: Danish, English, French, German, Swedish and Norwegian
Since 2002 I have volunteered with several Community Dispute Resolution Centers, as a mediator, mentor and trainer.
In 2004 I founded On~Hudson Mediation Center, offering mediation of separation and divorce, custody, child support, pre-marital, couples' issues, parent-teenager conflicts, contested wills, multigenerational issues, and other family matters.
I practice a facilitative, balanced, neutral, non-directive style of mediation which focuses on helping my clients identify and communicate viewpoints and needs, achieve understanding, and arrive at detailed workable agreements through elaborate exploration.
I have completed training by New York State Unified Court System certified trainers in family, community, parent-teenager, multi-party, elder-care, and culturally inclusive mediation.
My divorce mediation studies include trainings by Learning Laboratories and the New York State Council on Divorce Mediation, among other organizations.
I continue to attend trainings and conferences in Alternative Dispute Resolution.
I have contributed to raising public awareness about mediation through public speaking, on radio shows, and as a published column writer.
Life Coaching: With my reputation as a divorce mediator, I have attracted and worked one-on-one with numerous individuals world-wide as a life and divorce coach since 2006.
I attended formal in-person training for professional coaches with Julia Stewart of the School of Coaching Mastery in 2010 and am in the process of acquiring life coach certification from the International Association of Coaching.
Facilitation: Since 2005 I have facilitated support, meditation, and mastermind groups.
International Banking and Finance 1984 - 2000: Monitored and assisted a portfolio of mostly European corporations and high net worth individuals with domestic and off-shore banking needs including financing, investments, foreign exchange, and other banking needs.
Assisted in procuring Eximbank-secured syndicated financing of international projects.
Monitored and reported off-shore mutual funds performance.
Studies completed in economics and finance at The Copenhagen School of Economics and Trade, New York University, American Institute of Banking, and New York Institute of Finance.
Certificates and Licenses: Certified Level III Master of Reiki and Ordained non-denominational Minister and Wedding Officiant.
Memberships: The New York State Council on Divorce Mediation, The New York State Dispute Resolution Association, and Mediate.com. For 3 years served on the Head Start Policy Council.
Languages: Danish, English, French, German, Swedish and Norwegian
