Preparing · 5 min read
Preparing for your first session
How to arrive ready: what to bring, how to frame what you need, and what to expect in the first hour.
Write down what matters, not what happened
Most people arrive with a history. What moves a mediation forward is a short list of what you actually need going forward.
Try three headings: what I need, what I could be flexible about, and what I need to understand from the other person.
Where this leaves you
Nothing in this guide is legal advice, and it cannot tell you whether mediation suits your situation. A free 30-minute call with a mediator can.