What is Mediation?
In mediation, we help families to be heard and work through their differences by providing a neutral and sheltered forum for conversation. The purpose of open discussion is to find common ground rather than force involuntary agreements or misunderstanding. I learn about the "triggers" of your conflict  in order to help deescalate the situation. I also listen closely to your goals for negotiation to help you create solutions that will work in real life.

How Does it Work?
Safe2Speak® helps you to communicate your differences from a neutral position, surfacing the tensions that exist when people are in conflict. Through the evolving stories that you share,  and through a better understanding of the beliefs and assumptions that are behind those stories, we are able to find common solutions to difficult problems. We help you to negotiate a productive solution to the conflict so that you can move forward. The professional mediation skills of Safe2Speak® allow the process to be driven forward through conflict rather than get bogged down in it.

What are My Options for Mediation?
You can choose from several mediation options:

Face to Face mediation:
All parties are in the room simultaneously in a neutral conference facility (Safe2Speak® offices or other confidential setting)
Advantages: It’s personal, more likely to improve relationships, and works more quickly through entrenched issues

Teleconference mediation:
Some or all of the parties participate by phone or conferencing technology
Advantages: It’s convenient when you don’t have time, convenient in your office or home, there is no face to face meeting if you are not willing to face your adversary

On-line dispute resolution:
Mediation conducted via internet technologies
Advantages: It’s convenient when you don’t have time, convenient in your office or home, there is no face to face meeting if you are not willing to face adversary, it's paced to allow thoughtful responses

What Kind of Conflict Does Safe2Speak mediate? 

Safe2Speak® specializes in the following kinds of mediation and facilitation:

Family Conflict
Divorce
Postdecree
Teen-parent or adolescent
Prenuptial

Work-related Conflict
Peer relationship
Workgroup disputes
Harassment
Discrimination
Construction, real estate, hospitality and other industry-specific

Neighborhood Disputes
Barking dogs
Homeowner Association disputes
Landlord-tenant

Other Disputes
Safe2Speak will facilitate resolution in disputes among employees, management, and other social or work relationships