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The Four Stages of Mediation
(provided by Linda Scher, Mediator)

STAGE 1: INTRODUCTION

• Description of the Process
  
• Establishment of Ground Rules
  
• Review of Confidentiality
  
• Commitment to the Process
  

STAGE 2: IDENTIFICATION OF ISSUES AND INTERESTS

• Parties Share Their Views
  
• Separate Out Issues, Interests and Solutions
  
• Help Each Party to Understand the Other's Point of View
  
• Build and Improve Communication Skills
  

STAGE 3: CREATION OF OPTIONS AND ALTERNATIVES

• Identify Common Goals and Values
  
• Brainstorm Ideas Without Evaluating
  
• Focus on the Future
  

STAGE 4: EVALUATION OF OPTIONS AND DECISION-MAKING

• Choose Among Options
  
• Record Decisions, Be Specific
  
• Pose Questions, Anticipate Future Conflicts
  

Information provided by:
Linda Scher, Mediator located at
http://www.divorcesource.com/OR/DS/scher.html

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