Work, relationships, children, disagreements and resolution.

How one community journey from dispute to resolution. "There is no power for change greater than a community discovering what it cares about." – Margaret J. Wheatley

It was a cold, crisp day with glorious sunshine as we arrived for visits with two neighbours living in an apartment block and we were to be reminded of the importance of being flexible as mediators when working with our parties

Sometimes, those lightbulb moments can be rare in mediation, but when they happen the clarity of understanding they bring to those involved and the transformation that occurs as a result, is amazing to witness

A grieving father, a tenancy at risk, loud and lairy visitors and night terrors were just some of the additional information on the referral we'd received for mediation between two neighbours.

Have you ever had one of those mediation cases where you’ve conducted the disputant’s initial individual sessions, they progress well, and agree to meet face to face in the hope of resolving their differences? Everything seems just tickety-boo.

Two neighbours were referred for mediation because they were constantly making counter allegations about each other.

We’d received a referral from an Anti-Social Behaviour Manager at a local authority following an enquiry from a resident about a boundary dispute they had with a neighbour.

How one comment at work led to an internal investigation, grievance procedures, stress, sickness absence and the breakdown of an effective team.

Is there is such a thing as the perfect mediation?You decide!

The sun was shining and the gardens were in full bloom at a lovely apartment complex designed specifically with elderly residents in mind. What could possibly be the problem? We were about to find out!

Another bog eyed day for Angela, disrespectful neighbours, banging doors and no sleep

A lesson for us all - our children, especially our looked after children, deserve our care and attention and most of all the opportunity to have a voice and be the best they can be.

Community Mediation Volunteers, resolving disputes and contributing to cohesive communities and safer neighbourhoods