Looking for a friendlier approach to conflict resolution?
Discover how mediation services can help
Nobody likes conflict. Especially when it involves family. Unfortunately, conflict is part of life, and even with therapeutic support, many families come to a point when conflict resolution doesn’t feel possible without third party intervention.
Seeking conflict resolution through long litigation processes generates even more stress and often holds your back in a difficult situation that causes even more pain, hurting and even trauma. That is why mediation services are explored as a friendlier alternative for conflict resolution.
If you and your partner are going through a separation, mediation can reduce the cost of litigation and increase the level of understanding, compassion and guidance. In addition, working with a mediator who is also a mental health professional can decrease the emotional upset caused by the separation.
What is mediation?
Mediation is an impartial facilitation process that offers a litigation-free alternative for conflict resolution. It can help couples, families and individuals struggling to compromise with their differences.
How does mediation work?
Mediation is a rapid approach focused on identifying where each party stands; why they feel the way they do; and most importantly, how they can reach conflict resolution together. Mediation’s goal is to find practical ways to make positive changes that everyone can agree on, so that participants get immediate help. Once a resolution is agreed upon, the process is complete, and the parties can move on.
Is mediation the same as therapy?
Both therapy and mediation are valuable approaches to conflict resolution. The main difference between the two is that therapy is an open-ended process that focuses on digging into the past causes of current problems, while mediation focuses on reaching conflict resolution quickly with the goal of improving the future.
How to choose between therapy and mediation?
Therapy and mediation can be pursued separately or in combination as they can often complement each other. It’s important to understand the difference between the two processes to determine which approach would best resolve the specific conflict.
Why choose Evolve mediation services?
Evölve is a leader in the mental health industry, offering clients a safe and trusting environment, as well as outstanding outcomes to help regain strong mental health. Mediation services at Evölve are offered by licensed therapists who are also trained in the process of impartial facilitation and mediation. This makes us uniquely qualified to provide the quick outcomes of conflict resolution through mediation, while also offering the emotional support and empathy that are inherited from therapy and counseling work.