The Spirit of the Place - The expression Genius Loci originally refe...

The expression Genius Loci originally referred to the divine guardian spirit of a place, before becoming a secular concept describing the unique atmosphere, identity and essence of a geographical location, architectural space or landscape. In ancient times, the human body was viewed as a temple, built using sacred geometry to mirror cosmic order. When viewed in this manner, the Genius Loci is the animating spark, consciousness, or unique presence that inhabits the mortal coil of man.

Who We Are

Identity, Credentials, Core Values and Practice Areas

The Advisory & Risk Management Bureau (ARMB) is part of Praxis Forum’s Neutral Third Party Services, which combine innovative Public Health Practice with Dispute Prevention and Resolution principles. Our hybrid practice combines two distinct methodologies to improve overall performance and achieve specific policy, health equity and social justice objectives.

What We Do

Time-Honored Preventive and Curative Methods

The ARMB focuses primarily on the Health Equity and Social Justice portfolios. The Health Equity and Social Justice portfolios are intended to make certain that every person has a fair opportunity to achieve their best health and quality of life targets, regardless of race, gender, physical or psychological condition or socio-economic status, by addressing the social determinants of health and removing structural barriers to self-determination.

How We Do It

Process, Methodology and Customization

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) offers governments at all levels, including tribal councils, a way to prevent and resolve disputes, and avoid costly, time consuming litigation. It saves taxpayer money, protects public resources, and preserves working relationships. The process uses tools like negotiation (facilitated dialogue), mediation (neutral guidance), and arbitration (private adjudication).

Why We Do It

Mission, Vision and Efficiencies

In public sector Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) involving cultural communities or communities of interest, the core focus at the Praxis Forum is ensuring that conflict resolution processes are accessible, identity-affirming, and community-driven. By moving away from rigid, one-size-fits-all legal battles, this approach prioritizes equity, cultural safety, and long-term social cohesion.

When We Do It

Early Intervention, Active Disputes, and Post-Dispute Programs

Originally established in 2016, Praxis Forum operates as an independent, federally chartered non-profit dispute prevention and resolution practice that promotes fair, effective and confidential conflict resolution. The firm provides neutral-third party services designed to manage and resolve complex, delicate or long-standing issues.

Our Approach

Safeguarding the Spirit of the Place

We practice high-intervention, high-empathy dispute prevention. We do not sit back and watch conflicts escalate by reason of imbalanced power dynamics. Our approach combines an assertive, uncompromising commitment to systemic integrity, with a deep understanding of human dynamics. We aggressively protect the collaboration space.