Mediation vs. Meditation

Recently I got a call from a colleague who said he and his wife had separated and he was headed to family court mediation. He asked, "What am I getting into?"

That just brought to mind how little most people know about mediation much less family court mediation.

Years ago a former student did a poll of people waiting in grocery lines as to what they knew about mediation.

Most said they didn't really know what it was--and one clearly stated "it's when you close your eyes and try to clear your mind."

It remains my mission to help people understand that mediation is a way disputing parties can resolve their own disputes with the guidance of a neutral third party.