What happens if we start a mediation and later, one of the participants decides the process is not working for them ?
Even though people enter into mediation voluntarily, it is not unusual for them to be skeptical about its effectiveness at some point during the process. Mediators understand this and are experienced in working with the parties to clarify – often in private – what is preventing mediation from working. Sometimes the mediator is able to help the participants find a way to continue. When this is not possible or wise, the mediator will help to close the session in such a manner that allows for future discussion to happen if the parties choose. To help parties decide how well mediation is working, it is always appropriate to ask to meet with the mediator in private. One of the reasons mediation works is because it is a voluntary process. Throughout the mediation process, individual parties’ freedom to chose mediation is vital. top I‘m willing to try mediation but I don’t think the other person will be interested. Sometimes, it can be very difficult for a person to agree to try a process lik
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