MEDIATION WORKS!

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Mediation is all about the stories. Individuals come to Mediation because they are engaged in a disagreement/dispute/conflict they cannot resolve on their own. In fact, the very word “conflict” often causes emotional, physical or psychological reactions ranging from discomfort to outright anxiety.

The Mediator’s role is to listen to and hear these stories, then attempt to guide the parties to a forward-looking solution. We may not be able to change the past; we can create a different future.

Some benefits of Mediation include –

• Encourages direct communication between the parties

• Helps people decide for themselves

• Allows for the expression of emotions, including anger

• Promotes cooperation

• Can preserve the strengths of an ongoing relationship

• More timely and cost effective than a formal legal proceeding

• Can be employed with or without legal representation

Mediation is simple and cost effective and can be conducted in person or virtually.  A particular Mediation can last an hour or two or may need multiple sessions, depending on the complexity of the issues and the number of participants. Mediations may be charged by an hourly rate or fixed price.  The cost is generally split among the parties.

Rebecca Zimmerman offers a free 30 minute consultation to explain the Mediation process in person to help individuals and businesses determine if Mediation might be helpful in resolving their specific conflicts.

If you are curious about whether Mediation may be a resource to assist you in resolving a conflict with a family member, an ex-spouse, a boss or employee, a neighbor, an HOA, your child’s school, a business partner or another situation you may be facing, contact Rebecca Zimmerman at Keystone Conflict Solutions, LLC (see contact information below).