Conflict:

It makes sense that we all tend to see things differently.

We have different life experiences, information, judgements, perspectives. interpretations and interests. We all can tend to become fixed and rigid in our expectations and beliefs about what’s “right or wrong”.

Conflict occurs when there is a perception of competing interests between people. Because of our perceived differences, conflict seems to be a natural and normal occurrence in our lives.

Mediation Process:

The mediation process involves the use of collaborative techniques by a mediator, who is a neutral third party. The mediator informally assists disputing parties in voluntarily reaching their own mutually acceptable settlement of some or all of the issues in dispute by structuring the negotiation, maintaining the channels of communication, articulating the needs of each party, and identifying the issues.

Mediators are committed to a process that is: voluntary; private; confidential; self-determining; creative; practical and flexible. We help you create an informed, mutual decision.

Mediator Skills:

Mediators are not decision-makers or judges. Generally speaking, mediators display the following attributes: patience; acceptance of individual differences; flexibility; creativity/inventiveness; practicality; task-oriented; objectivity; focus; ability to analyse; intelligence; ability to recognize and manage power; strong verbal skills; active listening skills; ability to control the process without dominating the parties; and, confidence in the ability of the process to generate a satisfactory result.

Separating?

Making the decision to complete this chapter of your life can be a difficult process. Using the services of a professional mediator is the best alternative to litigation. We will help you work through and mutually agree on delicate and sensitive issues like parenting, new partners, asset division and financial support with awareness and understanding. We will help help you develop an agreement that you both can support because it will come from you; it is your agreement.