It is understandable, healthy, natural and inevitable that emotions will surface throughout the mediation process. It is, after all, a change management situation, and with change, feelings of trepidation, uncertainty and anxiety may appear.
I can assure you that mediation is conducted in a way that aims to eliminate this.
I talk you through every step, and decisions are only made when you feel comfortable to move forward. You will have the opportunity to be heard.
Dispute resolution is sought to finalise the dissolution of a partnership. Understandably, the things that led to this development are still fresh and raw, bringing solid emotions and coping mechanisms to the fore.
The entire intake process is meant to be a first step to distil the matter. In this way, all parties can work towards a more objective approach. This benefits everyone.
This relies on a certain level of maturity, self-soothing and introspection. It requires an effort to be open and to consider the other party’s standpoint.
As a mediator, I am trained to work in an emotionally charged environment. In mediation, we resolve to focus on the resolution rather than the dispute.