10 videos to get you started in mediation

VIDEO 1- The separation challenge

Separation and divorce can be a very traumatic time and challenge our very sanity.

How often is it that we hear ‘ I don’t recognise them any more’.

VIDEO 2- Why so many people go to court ?

In this frame of mind, when feelings are at their most intense, are we at all surprised that separating couples need as much specialist help as they can get to communicate and keep them out of court.

Separation poses an extraordinary challenge to the most resourceful people.

VIDEO 3- Divorce process options

If you are thinking about buying a car would you not consider your options, do your research and try out the car. Why then, is it that people assume that know what it feels like to be in mediation.

Therefore, if everything to gain and not a lot to lose by checking out the mediation option.

VIDEO 4- Thinking about mediation ?

So, now you are thinking about mediation. What do you need to think about? What do you need from a dispute resolution process?

VIDEO 5- What clients want from mediation?

The key to mediation is being clear about what you want and why. What are the priorities and what would it mean to achieve these? These are the motivation values and interests. The focus must be on these and what is needed to achieve them.

VIDE0 6- What do mediators to do ?

What do mediator do to help separating couples to communicate at a sufficient level to be able to make decision together and reach agreement incorporating their priorities. This is a skilful practice and process. This video focusses on key mediation skills.

VIDEO 7- What is mediation ?

The principles are not difficult to understand but what are their purpose? Why is each one crucial to the success of mediation. What part do they play in helping the couple to communicate and work together to sort things out for themselves.

VIDEO 8- What is supported mediation ?

It is important that mediators work with their clients’ lawyers and that the lawyers work with the mediator. They do very different complimentary things. The more integrated the mediation process the more efficient and effective it is.

VIDEO -9 Getting the ball rolling in mediation

This video covers the early stages of mediation and particularly the first telephone calls to the clients. This video will explain how to ensure that the first calls are successful and lead to mediation.

VIDEO 10- What is a MIAM ?

This explains what a mediation information and assessment meeting is and why it is so important.

We hope you find these videos useful. Please give us some feedback about how we might improve them.

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