What is the difference between a parent coordinator and a mediator?
There are many differences. The main difference is that as a parent coordinator, you act as an agent for change. You are not only a neutral, objective figure. Furthermore, as a parent coordinator, you have the ability to make your recommendations known to the court on those occasions when the parties are not in agreement. Whereas, in mediation, all is confidential. In addition, usually, a parent coordinator is not only a mediator, but also a licensed mental health practitioner which facilitates more lasting therapeutic change. Lastly, as a parent coordinator, you have more room to work with all members of the family and other third parties, whereas in mediation, you usually only work with the adult parties.
