What is Marital & Relationship Mediation ?
Marital & Relationship Mediation also known as Couples Mediation is emerging as a powerful modern tool that many couples are starting to use to help resolve their conflict and in turn, save their relationship.
With Marital & Relationship Mediation, a Mediator assists the couple to identify the issues that are in dispute and helps them to resolve their conflict, with a view to their improving their relationship. Marital & Relationship Mediation provides a safe and supportive environment for a couple to communicate openly and honestly with one another in order that they are able to understand each other’s needs and perspectives on a situation.
What is the Focus of this Type of Mediation?
Marital & Relationship Mediation has as its primary focus, helping couples achieve:
- Conflict resolution by learning skills associated with:
- Finding Common Ground
- Understanding the detrimental impact of venting anger and how to circumvent this
- The role of practicing mindfulness in high-conflict situations
- Constructive Communication tools, such as:
- Attentive Listening
- Empathic Listening
- Understanding the Power of the Pause
What is the Role of the Marital Mediator?
The marital or couple mediator does not provide counselling or therapy. This form of mediation does not replace individual or couples therapy; however, it offers, in many respects, a more practical and focused approach for couples compared to more traditional methods. The role of the marital and couples mediator is essentially to help a couple unlock their own solutions to their conflict, thereby fostering a deeper understanding of one another’s needs and perspectives.