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Mediation is a voluntary process in which two or more parties
participate in a facilitated process to reach resolution to an
issue or dispute. Areas of mediation include divorce, child
custody, landlord-tenant, multiparty disputes, workplace
conflict, parent-teen and community issues.
Mediation is a skills based process that:
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Enlists a third party to direct a process for unbiased
conflict resolution
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Supports peaceful resolution to divorce and child custody
issues
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Assists with systemic change in business conflicts
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Enhances our ability to think critically about conflict
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Builds confidence and focus in communication
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Improves the personal skills needed to resolve conflict
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Creates understanding about our communication styles
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Provides an opportunity to be introspective and self aware
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Supports the willingness to resolve an issue or multiple
issues
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Allows us to make powerful and productive choices
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Focuses the outcome on interests and not positions
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Moves us beyond dysfunctional problem solving
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The ability
to resolve conflict is a skill base that is available to everyone.
Mediation, and mediation skills offers systemic change, based on learning
life skills that can be applied in all areas of personal life. Mediation
skills enhance a person's ability to manage anger in heated situations,
communicate clearly, make effective decisions, and hone leadership skills.
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