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Transformative Mediation Asheville, North Carolina.
People hate Conflict
Are you in conflict? Are you involved in a |
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Divisive family issue such as parenting arrangements? Reunion mediation for adoptees/adopters? Dysfunctional relationship? |
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Or, wish to avoid the expense and public exposure of Court proceedings? |
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Or, want a quick, but lasting resolution to an issue? |
Mediation is the answer. |
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But, in addition, want a settlement that suits your needs? |
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Don’t want to be browbeaten into compromise because of legal pressures? |
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And, want your point of view to be understood? |
Then, Transformative Mediation is the answer. |
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Kenneth Macfarlane, a non-legal, Transformative Mediator uses the Understanding-based approach based on empowerment not litigation.
He specializes in an early intervention/pre-emptive method which can alter the whole course of a conflict and open the way to both parties exploring alternative resolutions.
Ken, employs a totally neutral approach in the dispute. The core intention is to facilitate both parties creating resolutions that best suit their needs. He does this by facilitating understanding between the parties of the issues (NOT AGREEING WITH) that are important to each individual.
He believes that the parties have a right to know all the information pertaining to the dispute so they can come to, with his guidance, decisions that take account of best/worst case scenarios.
All resolutions are framed in a legally binding format. Resolutions can be typically reached in a four to five hours.
Because agreements are created and owned by the parties, they are much more likely to be honored
Transformative Mediation
What it is not:
It is not about using the LAW to manipulate or direct disputers to reach decisions.
What it is:
Transformative Mediation is a means of reaching agreement over hard issues locked in conflict. As a neutral party to assist in developing communication we create a safe place for honest speaking and deep listening to take place.
The mediator does not decide anything: the parties create their own agreement. The process is voluntary and can be terminated at any time by either party if agreement is not reached. This process is strictly confidential and cannot be used in any other litigation situation.
We work with collaborative lawyers and other professionals who believe that the client knows best. The law is not 'the elephant in the room' during our mediation sessions.
Transformative Mediation is flexible and informal. It is quicker, less expensive, less stressful and less time-consuming than court-based procedures.
We are based in Asheville, NC. But our services can be delivered in any location that meets the client’s needs.
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James Melamed on mediate.com in March 2009 entitled “The Mediation Industry: Our Time Has Come.””[Mediation’s] growth is not based upon people wanting to engage in conflict. People hate conflict. Our growth is based upon mediation, despite its flaws, being widely and consistently viewed as the best alternative process available. If people cannot resolve things themselves, it simply makes sense to have a capable helper step in to assist rather than subsidizing a smaller war. . . .” Id.