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Using Appreciative Inquiry in Parent-Teen Mediation	Appreciative Inquiry (AI) is a communication and problem-solving process that attempts to bring all voices to the table in conflict or change situations. With a focus on positives, the process looks for common ground to find solutions and build foundations for better communication.
Court-Ordered Mediation: Effective?	Is mediation effective when court ordered, even if the parties don’t believe in potential benefits? It depends on a number of factors: the SKILL of the mediator the WILLINGNESS of participants to negotiate in good faith the AVAILABILITY OF CREATIVE OPTIONS for resolution.
Mediate, Don’t Litigate?	Mediation is not a magic bullet. However, it yields voluntary agreement more times than not, when facilitated by a skilled practitioner in an appropriate setting. The hardest part of mediation is getting people to the table, as any mediator or mediation organization will attest. Why the resistance?

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Using Appreciative Inquiry in Parent-Teen Mediation

Appreciative Inquiry (AI) is a communication and problem-solving process that attempts to bring all voices to the table in conflict or change situations. With a focus on positives, the process looks for common ground to find solutions and build foundations for better communication.

Court-Ordered Mediation: Effective?

Is mediation effective when court ordered, even if the parties don’t believe in potential benefits? It depends on a number of factors:

the SKILL of the mediator
the WILLINGNESS of participants to negotiate in good faith
the AVAILABILITY OF CREATIVE OPTIONS for resolution.

Mediate, Don’t Litigate?

Mediation is not a magic bullet. However, it yields voluntary agreement more times than not, when facilitated by a skilled practitioner in an appropriate setting. The hardest part of mediation is getting people to the table, as any mediator or mediation organization will attest. Why the resistance?

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