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Administering Peace
Effective mediators cover all of the bases.
Mediation is not counseling.
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Mediation is the process of helping people hear each other and find effective solutions to conflict.
Base 1
Preparation
The Mediator meets with each party to gather the basic information surrounding the conflict.
Base 2
Story Telling
The Mediator leads the parties through a process of telling their story to each other, helping the parties hear and understand each other.
Most often the Mediator helps the parties understand the roots of the conflict.
Base 3
Reconciliation
The Mediator leads the parties through the steps of reconciliation.
From that foundation of peace, the Mediator provides coaching for dealing with future conflict.
Mediation
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