Mediation is one the purest forms of facilitation. There in lies its strengths.

It seeks to limit and diffuse polarisaton and conflict, creating a positive and constructive neutral problem solving environment for everyone to work in.

If the nature and strength of this process is to be preserved it is important that those involved in supporting the mediating clients and their children understand this and work together to support the couple in an integrated and cohesive way as an inter-disciplinary family mediation team.