Mediation can be utilised to address a wide range of issues which arise for families and which are not related to separating couples. The description of mediation for families below is not exhaustive but gives a flavour of the type of issues which arise for families from time to time.
Elder care – some families find it difficult to discuss concerns about the future care of an elderly parent. Pamela can help guide people through the conversation either through conflict management coaching or mediation. It is usually the case that everybody has the best interest of the older person at heart but finding the best solution to the problem may need better communication. Road to Resolution provides a safe environment for discussions to take place.
Grandchildren’s access to grandparents – grandchildren can miss out on opportunities to spend time with their grandparents, particularly if their parents are no longer together. Pamela can help families to negotiate and make arrangements for reconnection with grandparents. Everybody can win in these circumstances, the children have fun with their grandparents, the grandparents see the children and the parent(s) have a welcome break.
Wills and Probate – difficulties can arise when elderly parents have passed away and the decisions made by them prior to their death cause discord between siblings. Pamela can help siblings to re-establish connection and discuss the matters which caused concern.
Intergenerational issues – Pamela offers opportunities for reconciliation and future planning in circumstances where intergenerational issues cause concern for a family.
Ground Rules for living together – there are occasions, more frequent of late, where adult children return to the family home. Becoming familiar with each others way of living can cause problems. Sometimes it’s necessary to have a neutral venue and safe environment to open up about difficulties being experienced. These discussions often result in a more relaxed atmosphere in the home for everyone.
Challenging conversations for families
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Mediation for families
- can be utilised to help people discuss future care of an elderly parent.
- benefits grandparents and grandchildren by helping to put arrangements in place for access to grandparents.
- assists siblings/relatives resolve conflict which might be caused by a will or probate.
- is also useful in bringing about intergenerational reconciliation.
- resolve long standing disagreement between siblings and bring about reconciliation between family members.
- can help people find ways to live together more peacefully.
- creates an environment where parents and children can set ground rules for behaviour.
