Discussion 2: Mediation Approaches and Models

For this Discussion, be sure to explain and support your answers and/or parts with the textbook. Use APA in-text citations (Links to an external site.) to support your content. Demonstrate that you can integrate the readings in your written work.

PART 1: Mediation Approaches

After watching the enclosed video, answer the following questions in “answer and question format: post the question, and then the answer”.

1. What mediation approach did the mediator use: transformative, evaluative, or facilitative?
2. How did you make your determination of the mediator’s approach? Explain and support your answer from the textbook.
3. What are the pros and cons of using the mediator’s approach in this case? Explain and support your answer from the textbook.
4. If you were the mediator, what other approaches would you have used in this case? Explain?

Tenant-landlord Mediation

PART 2: Culture and Mediation

Reflect on the following questions and write a one-page reflection essay:

• What assumptions does your root or familial culture hold about the ideal way to resolve conflict?
• What challenges might you face when disputants, friends, or co-workers do not share your cultural assumptions about how to define or resolve conflict?
• What cultures are evident in your location or city? How might these different cultural views impact how you engage in conflict or mediate a case?