It is to be expected that at some point someone is going to experience a conflict situation that makes them feel uncomfortable, anxious and even fearful.
Mediation is an avenue for parties in conflict to work together to solve their problems peacefully.
Mediators are trained neutral facilitators who help the parties in conflict to work together. An informal forum for people who would prefer to privately handle their disputes. A court to determine blame or innocence. Personal or marital counseling. V conflicts with classmates VI conflicts with colleagues at work VII conflicts with student groups regarding policies, leadership, resource allocation, etc.