Mediation
Are you currently in dispute with a neighbor, landlord, friend, or co-parent?
Have you considered initiating a court case due to this dispute or are you currently in court? If so, you are are in the right place! What you are going through is frustrating, unbelievable, and is probably impacting your day to day life. If you’re considering initiating a court case or are already in court, it’s because you’ve tried to manage this issue to the best of your ability and this feels like the only way to get things resolved. While it is absolutely your right to get the courts involved, it can also bring on additional stressors that you may be able to avoid. In addition to costs you will incur, bringing a case to court removes some of the control you can have over the process and the outcome. A judge will ultimately decide and of course on the court’s schedule. Choosing to engage in mediation can put you in the driver’s seat and might be less costly in the end.
How I Can Help
Prior to receiving formal mediation training through the New York Peace Institute, I mediated many workplace conflicts as well as family/co-parenting disputes. I bring in some of my clinical skills into the mediation space but mediation is a completely different process. Each party involved in a mediation gets full attention and the ability to share their experiences, perspectives, and ideas on how to move forward and possibly reach a resolution. I will help you brainstorm solutions that work for you and ultimately create the opportunity for all parties to reach an agreement. If no agreement is reached in the first session, parties have the opportunity to request an additional mediation session to try and work toward resolution. Mediation is YOUR process and as the mediator, I am there to help facilitate your dialogue, to listen to you and reflect back your experience, and move you toward solutions when it makes sense. No judgement, no advice, you are in charge!