During The Mediation, What Does The Mediator(s)Do?
Traditionally mediation is conduct by a single mediator. However, co-mediation or a panel of three mediators is becoming commonplace. Co-mediation and panel mediation allows each party to select a mediator instead of mutually agreeing on a single one. At the Initial Session: – Assess whether and how to intervene with the Parties – Creates a comfortable environment for communication – Invites parties to participate, to share their thoughts and concerns – Establishes the purpose, structure and guidelines of mediation with the parties. Throughout the Session: – Helps each party to feel heard, respected and acknowledged – Identifies the key issues that parties need to address and the interests influencing these issues – Outlines the issues and interests so they can be visually seen – Continues to create an ambiance of safety and dignity – Helps keep the process focused and forward moving – Manages emotions and communication styles – Deals with unproductive power dynamics and egos – Encoura
