Ground Rules

Below are the suggested Ground Rules for each Mediation session.

These Ground Rules help to ensure a safe and productive environment for mediating issues that may be difficult or emotional for the Parties.

• Talk to the Mediator
• Do not interrupt; let each person finish what they are saying.
• Treat each other with respect.
• Stay in the present.
• Focus on the future.
• No blaming.
• If something is not working for you, please speak up.
• Remember this process is completely voluntary.
• If you do not want to agree, you don’t have to.