Mediation
Many issues we have with our partner and kids are often easily addressed with a constructive conversation early on. However, things often aren’t addressed because people avoid these difficult conversations, or they try something that doesn’t work which makes things worse, leading to escalation of emotions and ongoing conflict, complaints, tensions and a build up of resentment.
Mediation is a formal yet open space where you are assisted in navigating conflicts through the use of specialized communication and negotiation techniques.
Mediation is an effective way to improve communication, skilfully navigate conflicts and improve relationships.
Conflicts that happen as a result of differences are completely normal in close relationships. Differences represent the diversity and individuality of family members and when respected rather than discouraged can lead to richer more trusting relationships. Conflict is an important developmental function in all relationships including intimate relationships and parent child relationships.
How is Mediation Different to Counselling?
Next steps:
1. Book your 15 minute Get to Know You Session to see if Mediation will suit your situation.
2. Then both yourself and the other party will be invited to an intake session to prepare for the mediation.
3. We will work out a time that suits everyone. Mediation takes approx. 2-3 hours and is best done in the morning when everyone is well rested.
4. On the day it will be yourself and the other party and any support people you have both agreed upon. We will be either online or in person and I may have a co-mediator. If conflict is high you may be in separate rooms.
5. Everyone will get a chance to speak and listen. There will be time for one on one private session’s with myself or my co-mediator.
6. The number of sessions needed varies depending on your specific circumstances.