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Dispute is a common phenomenon even among tight-knit units such as families. Family disputes can be the most challenging and undeniably difficult. Common family disputes include succession matters, divorce, separation and child custody among others.
Some of these disputes, especially those revolving children require decisions that meet the evolving needs of the children and the dynamics of the family. Something that the courts can’t always guarantee. One of the best most recommended approaches to family dispute is family mediation.
My Solution Wellbeing can help you through the family mediation process to help your family come up with resolutions that are beneficial to all those involved.
Our Aim in Family Mediation
Understanding the goals of mediation is crucial. At My Solution Wellbeing, our aim is to provide you with the support you need during this difficult time. We understand the process of mediation from the initial stage of preparation right through the finalising of the agreement.
We also understand the role of mediation in the family setting and the impact it can have on your mental and emotional wellbeing.
Our goal is to support and move the parties from their positions and help them achieve their interests and needs in a safe, discreet and confidential manner.
We act as a conduit to an amicable resolution and remain impartial and neutral throughout the process ensuring both parties are heard and the outcome is fair and acceptable to all.
Is Mediation the Same as Counselling?
Families going through a dispute may need counselling and mediation. However, the two are different and it is crucial for families to know when to pick either option.
Our family mediation focuses on helping parties in a dispute to discuss the practical and legal arrangements of the solution. A good example is mediating for custody, visitation and financial support of children. The purpose of mediation is to come to an agreement that is beneficial for both parties even though the parties might not be willing to mend their relationship.
The focus for counselling is vastly different and mainly focuses and helping the parties resolve the dispute and continue living together as a unit. Counselling doesn’t have the legal aspect and there is non agreement required here.
However, both processes are important and commonly work together as a holistic approach to managing conflict.
As family mediators, we have a no judgement policy. Nothing you say will be criticised or judged. Also, the mediation sessions are private to encourage openness and truthfulness and unlike court proceedings which are made private, the mediation process remains private.
