The Beginner’s Guide to Mediation

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Are you completely new to mediation? In these mini audio recordings, you’ll get answers from ClearVision Mediation’s Principal Owner, Alesia G. Thompson, as she chats with two individuals totally new to mediation.

So, what is mediation exactly?

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What's the mediator's role?

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Is there any type of situation where mediation doesn’t work? What about court-ordered mediation?

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How is arbitration different from mediation? And how long does it usually take?

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What happens when the conversation goes off course? Or my mediator does something unethical?

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What can I expect at the end of mediation?

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How do I choose a mediator?

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Additional resources:

• What to do when mediation goes wrong

• Minnesota Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) / Mediation state website

Still have additional questions? Please email us at info@clearvisionmediation.org