What Is Mediation?
Mediation is:
A voluntary and informal way to solve disagreements and reconcile differences between people lead by an experienced, objective facilitator/mediator.

A Mediator is:
- A trusted advisor
- An expert communicator
- A facilitator
- A coach
- A synthesizer of information
- An active and engaged listener
- Able to get to the heart of a dispute or difficult situation effectively, objectively and compassionately
Marathon Mediation Client Objectives:
To transform challenged relationship dynamics into prudent planning and sustainable, tangeable solutions
To quickly and skillfully respond to already existing conflict
To help prevent future disagreements
To collaborate with all parties and allied professionals in finding remedies
To conclude with a clear, comprehensive and workable action plan
And to have our clients believe that the best outcome was achieved
With mediation, people find alternatives and discover unique ways to approach life’s hurdles. They find creative solutions to their problems and that their lives can be enriched. At the end of the day, people who put their faith in the mediation process often experience their needs truly being met, intact and more harmonious relationships and an agreement that will stand the test of time.
