Mismanaged conflict destroys communities, companies, friendships, and families.
however you choose to move forward,
Mediation Mends
Work with an experienced peacemaker to save time, money, and longterm peace of mind.
Peacemaking for any kind of conflict.
A productive peacemaking process helps people move forward, regardless of the external circumstance. Companies, spiritual communities, schools, and neighbors all benefit from thoughtfully engaging in a peacemaking process when conflicts (inevitably) occur.
mediation is a practical alternative to litigation
Mediation helps people resolve conflict privately and confidentially, without going to court.
Peace is possible.
At Chicago Peace Practice, we practice facilitative and transformative mediation. We guide a productive process so that all people feel safe to share their experience in a confidential space and gain support and tools to navigate a self-determined path forward.
Learn more about what we 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. Our mediators have trained extensively to offer calm, neutral support in heated rooms.
A mediation process helps people better understand both themselves and each other. Our sessions reveal new information, reality-test proposals, resolve unaddressed triggers and create the space to explore new possibilities. Through the process, people often create agreements and new futures that turn out better than they could have imagined (when in the thick of the storm).
a peaceful process protects the people, animals, and assets you care about most.
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 us.
sarah@mediationmends.com
(267) 902-4609
Chicago, IL
