Mediation
There is another way.
Anyone who has gone through the process of separation and divorce knows how emotionally draining and expensive it can be and the toll it takes when children are involved. Even if you start off on friendly terms, things often turn ugly once you take the normal step of enlisting lawyers. Suddenly the situation is magnified and legal letters replace face-to-face communication. In no time at all, you are adversaries and the legal battle is waged. Lawyer’s fees eat up the marital assets and everyone is bitter and fighting over things they would have never dreamed of arguing over.
There is another approach – one that not only promotes amicable relations, but preserves the assets and emotional dynamics of the family unit.
The mission of the Separation/Divorce Resource Center is to promote positive collaboration and active engagement by clients we serve. To accomplish this mission, SDRC encourages people to communicate and solve problems together, facilitates group meetings, builds skills for participation and, as a neutral third party, assists people in conflict to develop mutually acceptable agreements.
Couples and families can utilize the conflict resolution process to address issues, concerns and conflicts.
A Conflict Resolution Process can help parties to:
- Improve communications
- Define issues and concerns
- Clarify viewpoints, interests and positions
- Generate opitons and alternatives for resolving problems
- Reach general understandings
Develop a settlement agreement that:
- Is practical / realistic / workable to implement
- Meets the needs of all parties
- Is durable over time
- Improve relationships
- Reduce the time and cost associated with resolving disputes
How do I prepare for Conflict Resolution?
Remember, Conflict Resolution is not like going to court or an administrative hearing. You need to be ready to think about possible solutions, not convince the Resolution officer that your position is “right.” To prepare for your Conflict Resolution,carefully consider:
- The issues you want discussed in the session
- The real reasons underlying your position on those issues and their relative importance
- What you need from the other person (or the other people) to settle the dispute
- Your assessment of reasons underlying the positions of the other parties
- Information you wish to bring to the meeting
- Others with whom you should consult before signing an agreement
What happens when I am at the Conflict Resolution?
- Following introductions, the Resolution officer (RO) reviews the ground rules and procedures to be followed during the process. These procedures may vary in complexity depending on the nature of the dispute but will cover, at a minimum, the RO’s role, the resolution process and confidentiality issues.
- The parties talk about the issues to be resolved, provide relevant information and clarify their positions on each issue along with the underlying reasons for those positions. The effort is made to ensure that each party understands the needs of the other party in relation to the issues being discussed.
- Parties develop possible options for dealing with each issue. The options acceptable to the parties become the basis for the agreement.
- An agreement is drafted by the RO, listing the specific points of agreement, who has agreed to take action and the timeline for implementation of the agreement. A strategy for dealing with issues in the future is often included in the agreement.
- The agreement is reviewed by others, if necessary, and signed by all parties.
For more information to determine if this program is suitable for your situation call the SDRC at (613) 837-9025
or contact us via email at info@thesdrc.com.
The SDRC is not a Law firm but does provide access to legal advice with integrity. We provide information and education.
Providing Viable Solutions TM.
“It was important to me that the mediator was neutral and didn’t take sides.
It helped us focus on what is important for the children rather than on our differences.”
“The mediation helped us to work out a plan that meets all of our needs.”
Soul to Soul
After graduating as an RN in 1976, Deborah practiced nursing for 15 years. This led to a 10 year journey as a holistic health practitioner and became a springboard into a wide range of entrepreneurial ventures.
For 5 years, Deborah owned her own business in retail fashion. She worked directly with Marilyn Brooks, Canadian fashion designer, raising thousands of dollars for local charities by conducting high energy fashion shows.
While raising three children, who are now independent, creative and contributing adults, Deborah acquired her certification in Qi Gong (2000), body talk, hypnotherapy and reflexology (1998), and has had a thriving practice in this field for the past 12 years.
Deborah has been described as a “spiritual catalyst”. Her powerful intuitive gifts rapidly link your “sole to soul” revealing the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual story of your present life’s challenges. Deborah will facilitate you to get to the root of the problem quickly … the only prerequisite is your open willingness to receive the gift of insight that she has to offer. Deborah provides practical, easy tools to evolve your life’s undesirable patterns into discovering your soul’s purpose and freedom.
For more information or to book an appointment call the SDRC at (613) 837-9025 or contact us via email at info@thesdrc.com.
Services and Payment Options
Seminars or Sessions
- Consultation $100.00
- Mediation $180.00
- Couples Counseling $150.00
- Reflexology $80.00 per hour
- Rebuilding Seminar 12 week program $480.00 includes book and all materials
- “Rebuilding When Your Relationship Ends” Book $30.00
A $50.00 non-refundable deposit is required to hold your placement in the seminar/session of your choice. *All Purchases add %13 HST.
