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The Center for Divorce, Family, and Workplace Mediation
There are three ways to approach a problem. First, ignore it. Maybe it will go away. Second, take a side and defend your position, but look out. This often escalates the problem because the other side will defend their position just as strongly as you. The third approach to solving problems is to Mediate it!
Mediation is a voluntary problem-solving process that focuses on needs, not positions. It helps persons in conflict better arrive at a mutually satisfying agreement. It can be used to help:
Divorcing Couples
who need to make decisions about distribution of property, future parenting of their children, and child and/or spousal support.
Families in Conflict
who want to resolve problems between parents and children, grandparents and parents, siblings, parents and step-parents, and between children and step-parents.
Employers and Employees
who want to resolve workplace problems related to interpersonal conflict, charges of harassment or discrimination, or problematic supervisory relationships.
Mediation is usually much less expensive and more cost effective than other styles of conflict resolution. Research on mediated conflict resolutions finds a decrease in reported ongoing problems, a decrease in the likelihood of future legal action, and an increase of communication, cooperation, and future problem solving.
For more information about "The Center for Divorce, Family, and Workplace Mediation", Call Dr. Ted Chapin, a member of the American Academy of Family Mediators at: (309) 681-5652