Mismanaged conflict can destroy communities, companies, and families.
however you choose to move forward,
Mediation mends.
Work with an experienced mediator to save time, money, and peace of mind.
Peacemaking for any kind of dispute.
Mediation helps parents protect their children from conflict, and works equally well for anyone else drained by interpersonal conflict - companies, spiritual communities, schools, and neighbors all benefit from consciously working to create peace when conflicts arise.
mediation is a practical alternative to litigation
Mediation helps people resolve conflict in a private setting, without the need to go to court.
Peace is possible.
There are many styles of mediation, and many styles that work. I use the tools of facilitative and transformative mediation. I guide a productive process for my clients to reach informed, self-determined choices about their lives.
Learn more about what I offer, by clicking the button below.
“Peace is not the absence of conflict, but the ability to cope with conflict”
– Mathatma Ghandi
The Role of the Mediator:
neutral support of all parties
We all get activated, behave badly, have flaws. We try our best with what we have at any given time. I have trained extensively to offer calm, neutral support in heated rooms.
I help people better understand each other, gain new information, reality-test theories, and explore the possibilities that could work for their specific circumstances. Through the process, people often innovate agreements they couldn’t imagine at the beginning.
What litigation would destroy, mediation mends.
benefits of mediation
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Save Time & Money
In Illinois state, the average cost of divorce without children is $13,800, exceeding $25,000 when children, property, or complex finances are involved. Most of that cost comes from attorneys fees.
Business litigation has no average. Peacemaking always costs less than war.
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Protect What You Cherish
The most important thing that you can do for yourself and your children is reduce conflict.
Long-term studies are clear. Mediation significantly reduces court involvement, improves communication, and is linked to better outcomes for children up to 12 years after their parents’ divorce.
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Customize Agreements
You are the expert of your own life. Mediation supports all parties with agreements tailored to fit their specific circumstances.
Clients determine the process and pace, taking responsibility for the decisions that will affect their lives moving forward.
Learn more about the basics of mediation and arbitration in this introduction by JAMS, an industry leader in ADR (Alternative Dispute Resolution). Learn more about the various styles of mediation in this summary prepared by the Harvard Law Program on Negotiation.
Clients trust Sarah and they rely on her to keep the sessions calm, balanced, and productive. I truly enjoy working with Sarah and would not hesitate to use her as my own mediator.
– Donna Petrucelli, Founding Member of APFM
Have questions about the process?
How much does it cost? How long does it take? Do I still need a lawyer?
Check out my FAQ page for answers to the most common questions. If you have concerns that are specific to your situation, please contact me directly.
Contact me.
sarah@mediationmends.com
(267) 902-4609
Chicago, IL
