Mediation is conducted under the guidance of a trained professional. By choosing mediation, individuals in a dissolving relationship are taking charge of their lives while maintaining their sense of dignity and self-esteem. The whole process of mediation minimizes the animosity often associated with family conflicts because both parties are making the decisions together. Benefits of Mediation Mediation is truly a work of collaboration. The outcome agreements are the product of the work of both persons involved in the relationship.
Mediation is confidential, avoiding public disclosure of personal problems.
It benefits children and others by reducing conflict. Perhaps the most important benefit of mediation is that the process only takes place with both persons present where they are able to work through differences and come to an agreements together. This by itself often keeps the relationship from being totally destroyed. As with most conflict resolution, sooner is better in order to preserve the relationship. The goal of mediation is a settlement that each person understands, that considers the interests of all family members, and that will be lasting because the people involved are responsible for it.