The Australia Counselling Podcast

074: How Mediation and Dispute Resolution Can Help Your Counselling Clients


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Mediation is often considered the last stop for couples who are separating and need help disentangling their lives and working out how to divide their finances and formalise their co-parenting arrangements.

However there is a lot more to mediation than meets the eye. In fact, a great many types of disputes between couples, work colleagues, neighbours and families can all be effectively resolved with mediation.

Julia Brierley is a nationally accredited mediator who has a great deal of experience working with many people from all walks on life who are trying to resolve a dispute.

In this interview Julia shares:

  • what is mediation?
  • the different types of disputes where mediation can be used
  • the difference between counselling and mediation?
  • how do you know whether a couple should seek counselling or mediation
  • the strategies used during mediation to ensure a good outcome for all parties
  • the benefits of mediation
  • what is a parenting plan
  • the legality of mediation agreements and what happens if one party breaks the agreement
  • Here the show notes at http://australiacounselling.com.au/session74

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