Sometimes it is difficult or inappropriate for parties in dispute to meet together in the same room for a "face to face" mediation. "Shuttle" is a form of Mediation where the Mediator shares information between the parties and assists them to come to an agreement without the disputants meeting "face to face". We will help the parties think about alternative solutions, outline their options and assist them to look to the future and clearly define what they "need" to move forward. It is important to remember that we will not take sides and can not force either of the parties to accept the demands of the other. In neighbour disputes parties can remain in their own homes, while the Mediator goes back and forth between them. Alternatively shuttle mediation can take place at a neutral venue such as meeting rooms in a hotel, office or community centre. |