PARENT-TEEN MEDIATION

The teen years can be challenging for any family.  Teenagers are attempting to pave their own path while parents are attempting to have some form of reassurance that everyone will be safe, healthy and respectful.  Many issues can arise in a teenager’s effort to be heard and understood.  Likewise, many issues can arise as a result of a parents desire to keep their children safe and alive. 

Mediation provides a non-invasive approach to defusing conflictual situations before they snowball out of control.  It can help your family to establish new boundaries and define the responsibilities of each family member while respecting the teenagers healthy development of independence. 

Mediation establishes a non-judgmental, unconditionally accepting, neutral and confidential environment for negotiating the changes inherent in family dynamics throughout the teen years.  It develops communication and thwarts conflictual battles.  It facilitates meaningful dialogs and raises awareness to the foundation of each persons’ true needs and desires.   

Parent-Teen Mediation is both reactive and proactive.  It helps to resolve the presenting issues while providing the necessary communication tools to prevent future altercations.