The academy of Family Mediators has a number of books on the subject available to the public. This is a newly developing professional area and there is no federal or state certification of mediators. You should inquire about the training and experience of the mediator you contact. Some mediation organizations certify mediators who meet their requirements. These requirement vary from organization to organization.
Mediators frequently are attorneys or mental health care professionals.
The selection of a mediator is an important decision. You should give this matter careful thought.