Are all parties present in the same room during the mediation process?
The mediator works to create a safe environment where people can work together in the same room to gain a better mutual understanding of the situation. Mediators also provide assistance in helping people discuss possible options that might solve the problem. The goal is to ultimately create a solution together that is acceptable to all who are directly involved. Working with a neutral third party, in the privacy of a neutral meeting location, a facilitated meeting by a mediator promotes a more positive and better quality of interaction. The interaction can be slowed down, articulated, or summarized, allowing time for the parties to think and respond more thoughtfully about sensitive and important matters.
