(Print the PDF version and sign - this is your first step toward acknowledging a willingness to
settle out of court)
Come Prepared – think of what you want to get out of this session – what will
bring peace to your mind/heart/soul.
This mediation session will probably be a unique/different experience for many of you.
We will begin by first cleansing our mind/spirit – which involves a brief outdoor
encounter with nature using sage as a purifying agent to help us focus.
Casual Dress – This is not a Court of Law – suits are discouraged. Wear what
makes you feel comfortable.
Attendees – Only the parties involved are invited to this session and their attorney
(if they have one). Friends/children/moral support companions are only admitted
when the other side agrees.
Open Mind – Bring an "open mind", unrealistic expectations should be left
outside. Nothing can be accomplished in mediation if one is incapable of
listening to possible alternative solutions. Remember, there are always two sides
to every conflict.
Attitude – Anyone gets an "attitude"; swearing, disrespectful to the moderator or
other parties – the session will be immediately terminated with no refund.
Confidential – Everything discussed in the session is confidential. Exception: we
will report child abuse. All documentation/notes are shredded after a written
agreement is submitted and signed by both parties. The written/signed agreement
then becomes binding and is enforceable in a court of law. The mediator cannot
testify in court as to what was discussed during the mediation session.
and sign - this is your first step toward acknowledging a willingness to
settle out of court)
