Mediation offers such assistance while keeping the decision-making in the hands of those experiencing the conflict. As a mediator, I function as a neutral facilitator of the conversation between two or more people in conflict. Mediation is designed to help foster open and effective communication, improve understanding of everyone’s perspective, and generate solutions that can work for everyone involved. In essence, the goal is to create as much of a win-win situation as possible.
One important aspect of mediation is that mediators are trained to honor five core principles.
Every one of my mediations is structured slightly different in order to best meet the unique needs of parties. Having said that, most mediation sessions are scheduled in two hour increments, although I have mediated one hour and six hour sessions as well. The frequency of sessions can be anywhere from days to months, based on client needs.
Most mediations involve joint sessions. A joint session involves meeting with all involved at the same time and in the same room. There are times when meeting privately with clients can also be helpful. Some mediation sessions involve both joint and private sessions within the same mediation meeting.
I can also create documents that the participants can use to memorialize their decisions.
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