LISA'S MEDIATION STYLE


SOLUTION-ORIENTED & REALITY-BASED

While Mediation can bring healing, it is not a form of therapy.  The Solution-Oriented approach to Mediation is future-focused with the intended goal of obtaining mutually agreeable outcomes which meet or surpass expectations.

TRANSFORMATIVE & FACILITATIVE 

Conflict can be resolved at various levels. At the lowest level litigation is the sole means of resolution. One party defeats the other, and the relationship is significantly and negatively impacted.

Mediation and Arbitration efforts typically fall into the second level of conflict resolution, where at least a portion of the issues are settled. Sometimes short-term solutions are applied in order to settle efficiently and bring the immediate conflict to apparent resolution. While there are many benefits to this level of conflict resolution, greater results are possible.

Coupling Transformative and Facilitative Mediation enables us to reach the top level of conflict resolution where we are often able to not only resolve the immediate conflict, but also provide the foundation for effective and productive communication moving forward – even in high-conflict situations.

When in conflict people have a tendency to attempt to negotiate for short-term returns without consideration for the long-term impact on relationships. Resolutions are temporary, as the "losing" party remains dissatisfied and frustrated with outcomes. The working relationship is, in actuality, damaged by the negotiation process and its' end results. This leads to a perpetual demand-concession approach to conflict resolution, which places the parties squarely in a position of combat indefinitely. By utilizing this combined approach we are able to be both reactive and preventative; existing issues are resolved and future issues prevented. Our goal is to ensure lasting relief and improvement rather than a temporary fix.

CHILD-CENTERED (divorce mediation)  

Lisa understands that conflict before, during and after a divorce is inevitable.  Throughout the process of mediation she helps parents learn to work effectively with each other’s differences enabling their children to maintain the strong relationships they deserve with both parents without guilt or mixed emotions.

TAILORED TO YOUR SITUATION (divorce mediation)  

Lisa understands that often people begin the mediation process at varying stages of acceptance, and that needs and perspectives are different depending upon where each individual is in relation to one another.  Lisa is respectful of both parties and tailors the mediation session to meet the individualized needs of everyone involved.