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Administering Peace
Effective mediators cover all of the bases.
Mediation is not counseling.
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Mediation is the process of helping people hear each other and find effective solutions to conflict.
Base 1
Preparation
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The Mediator meets with each party to gather the basic information surrounding the conflict.
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Base 2​

Story Telling
The Mediator leads the parties through a process of telling their story to each other, helping the parties hear and understand each other.
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Most often the Mediator helps the parties understand the roots of the conflict.
Base 3​
Reconciliation
The Mediator leads the parties through the steps of reconciliation.
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From that foundation of peace, the Mediator provides coaching for dealing with future conflict.
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Mediation
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