Mediation

National Conflict Resolution Center

http://www.ncrconline.com/

What is Parent/Teen Mediation?

Conflict between parents and teens is normal. There is no counseling or therapy, Mediation gives families the opportunity to identify and resolve their issues or problems such as:

• RESPONSIBILITIES
• SCHOOL ATTENDANCE
• COMMUNICATION
• FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
• RESPECT

What do Mediators do?

• Act as neutrals to help families resolve this differences.
• Assist families to talk and work on their issues together.
• Guide families toward a balanced and specific agreement that meets everyone’s needs.

What are the benefits or mediation?

• It is an informal process
• Confidential
• Seeks creative solutions
• Helps to rebuild a severed relationship
• Encourages better communication
• Can be completed in one or two sessions

The 1-2-3-4 of Parent/Teen Mediation

1. Communicate clearly with each other.
2. Analyze situations from all perspectives.
3. Explore ways that allow each family member to be a contributing part of the home.
4. Negotiate family rules that are realistic and acceptable to all.