Mediation builds bridges and opens up the space that is needed to resolve gridlock situations between parties and even within individuals.
Conflicts arise where people meet. They might also shed light on inner conflicts or patterns that contribute to the arising of the conflict in the first place.
Through mediation, the conflicting parties express their willingness and desire to resolve the conflict to the benefit of both parties, i.e. to consider all their needs and interests.The mediator creates a safe and collaborative atmosphere that promotes mutual understanding and the capacity to listen to one another. The focus is on the relationship between the conflicting parties but might also facilitate greater self-awareness and –connection.
Conflicts often point to unmet needs. It might be that people get into a conflict because they don’t feel seen, feel unsafe or have old wounds triggered by the words and actions of the other person(s).If wanted, mediation allows us to become aware of our own feelings and needs so a conflict can be explored and possibly resolved at its core. It is a method that empowers and allows the energy that is contained in a conflict to flow back to the individual and/or the joint relationship.