how it works
My objective as a mediator is to make the difficult conversations less difficult and more effective.
Our objective together is to clarify what the issues are and develop a set of relational agreements and guidelines for the future. These agreements may be actionable and/or intentional in nature and may pertain to anything the parties agree to address. The tangible product is written document that all parties will sign and refer back to, as necessary, in upholding their agreements. (In cases of divorce mediation, the agreement document will inform the divorce decree.)
This will happen through a series of conversations, some one-on-one, some following the structure of a full facilitative mediation session at which all parties are present.
We will start with one hour at a time and go from there. Some cases are completed in as few as six hours, including preliminary intake conversations, while others may warrant multiple full mediation sessions involving a co-mediator. Mediation is one hundred percent voluntary and only works when all involved parties are on board for the outcome and the process.
For more insight into the particular types of mediation that I offer, please read my pages on
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If you are unsure whether the other party wants to participate in mediation, I am happy to contact them and ask. I will answer any questions they have to help them make a decision. I will not pressure or persuade them to participate. In the event that the other party declines mediation, you and I may decide that I can still help you clarify some of your own needs on an individual basis.
My fees fall along a sliding scale and will be discussed ahead of all billable activity.