Mediation

HOW CAN MEDIATION HELP YOU?

• Mediation is a cooperative process used to help parties resolve conflicts. The goal is a fair and reasonable agreement that meets the significant needs of all parties.

• Mediation encourages constructive communication in a non-adversarial atmosphere. The Mediator acts as a facilitator helping the parties generate win/win alternatives in a cooperative setting.

• Mediation is most appropriate for couples who are prepared and able to negotiate in good faith, keep their commitments and put the children's needs first.

• Mediation leads to agreements that last because they are reached voluntarily, without duress, and take into account the unique concerns and the creative input of the parties.

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WHY IS MEDIATION SO SUCCESSFUL?

• The parties control the outcome of their dispute - unlike litigation or arbitration in which a third party makes a decision.

• Mediation improves communication, understanding of each other's needs and encourages win/win results.

• Mediation is a focused form of problem solving - it is not therapy and it does not lead to an imposed settlement.

• Mediation saves time and money compared to other forms of dispute resolution - especially litigation.

• For parties who need or want to retain an ongoing relationship, mediation reduces anger and encourages future cooperation.

• Mediated agreements tend to last longer than agreements that are imposed by a third party.

• Mediation is a confidential process. Parties decide what role, if any, they wish a mediator to play, should one or more issues not be resolved in mediation.

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WHAT TYPES OF CONFLICTS CAN BE RESOLVED BY MEDIATION?

Family Matters

• Marital Conflicts
• Cohabitation issues
• Parent-Child disputes
• Care of the elderly
• Child welfare concerns
• Adoption issues
• Estate matters
• Family businesses

Business Relationships

• Employee/Employer or Employee/Employee conflicts
• Union/Management disputes
• Disputes within or between organizations
• Conflicts within Boards of Directors
• Partnership disputes
• Commercial or contractual disputes
• Personal injury claims

Community Issues

• Conflicts in the schools
• Neighbourhood disputes
• Racial, ethnic or religious tensions
• Landlord/Tenant disputes
• Victim compensation

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MEDIATION TRAINING

In addition to mediation services, Dr. Landau offers Basic and Advanced mediation training programs on:

• Family Mediation
• Alternative Dispute Resolution: Negotiation, Arbitration and Mediation
• Conflict Resolution in the Workplace
• Peer Mediation in the Schools
• Prejudice Reduction & Managing Diversity
• Communication Skills
• Creative Problem Solving
• Team Building

The Family Mediation Course is approved by the Academy of Family Mediators, and it counts toward the training requirements for an Accredited Family Mediator Member of the Ontario Association for Family Mediation.

The Family and ADR courses are approved by the Arbitration and Mediation Institute of Ontario and meet requirements for Full Members. The ADR courses count toward the Conflict Resolution Certificate of Conrad Grebel College at the University of Waterloo.

Students who complete an Advanced course or equivalent can qualify for the following:

• Group Consultation Seminars
• Internships
• Professional Consultation/Supervision

These programs can be used toward the supervision requirements of the Ontario Association for Family Mediation, Family Mediation Canada and the Academy of Family Mediators.

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