05/04/2026
One key to great outcomes in mediation is trust.
A skilled mediator can influence trust in the following ways:
1. They can design a process to build trust by considering the structure, safety, confidentiality, power imbalances and boundaries.
2. You can rely on them for their knowledge and expertise, so you know you are making informed decisions.
3. They are prepared to help co- parents increase their trust in each other, even if in a small way. This leads to better outcomes for your kids.
4. They encourage you to negotiate all your issues in their process so that the entire global agreement is something you can live with (vs. mediating a single issue which can remove options and may disadvantage you).
5. Their reputation – reflected in their website, social media presence, testimonials, thought leadership and referrals.
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