Conflict Resolution: Mediation

Conflicts occur on a daily basis. Whether conflicts are personal, private, public, simple or complex, they are just a way of life. Conflicts in fact are healthy and should occur. Why? Well conflicts can be used to determine new opportunities. The main objective is to understand on how to deal with conflicts, rather than avoiding them. The reason conflict occurs is because every individual wants their needs to be nurtured or heard. How can you best deal with conflict? This week, Group Whynot will post daily on the various techniques of conflict resolution. This will be also an insight on the services that we provide. 

We will begin with mediation. Well conflict resolution techniques vary based on the type of conflict you may incur. For example, if you are going through a divorce, need a parent sharing plan, separating assets, etc. then mediation may be the simplest and fastest method to use. In mediation, a neutral third party (a mediator) will assist with providing an agreement. The agreement is created by the parties based on their own personal agreements. The role of the mediator is to help facilitate that conversation, and assist parties to come to a mutual agreement. The mediator however, will not determine which party gets what items, etc. Instead a mediator will assist to ensure that both parties can create a contract or an agreement that will meet their best interests.

 It is important to note that mediations are the fastest and cheapest method to file for divorce, separate assets, and so on. The cost is less than hiring a lawyer, and often times does not require the parties to go to court. 

Group Whynot provides mediation services in all areas including family, workplace, and sports conflicts. Contact us today for a consultation: info@groupwhynot.com

 

Group Whynot Presents The Basics of Conflict:

• A conflict may become than just a dispute. Conflicts occur when the parties identify a threat in a specific circumstance. The threat may or may not be real.  
• Conflicts continue to worsen when ignored. If conflicts are not resolved, they will continue to grow. Why? Conflicts contain perceived threats to our survival and welfare.
• Parties respond to conflicts based on their views of the situation, not necessarily to an objective view of the dispute. Our perceptions are influenced by our emotions on a larger context.
• Conflicts generate emotions. Emotions can block any rationality to view the conflict objectively. If you cannot handle your emotions or know you are “out of control” then conflicts will not be resolved as you cannot see the issue from a neutral stance.
• Conflicts provide opportunity for growth. When you move away from your current position, without your emotions being involved, you will be able to resolve conflict in a relationship. This will further help you build trust.