EMBRACING A DIFFERENT WAY THROUGH CONFLICT

Conflict is not just a problem to solve—it is a moment of possibility.

My mediation practice is grounded in a transformative approach, which means we focus not only on reaching agreements, but on supporting shifts in understanding, agency, and connection. Whether you are navigating a workplace tension, a community rupture, or a deeply personal disagreement, mediation offers a structured, supported space to move through conflict with intention.

I started out my mediation career as a community mediator with Athens Area Mediation Services (Ohio). I hold certifications in Basic Mediation (40 hours) and Family Mediation (36 hours) through ADRMediator, Inc., Restorative Justice training through RJ4All and the International Institute for Restorative Practices, and teach conflict resilience coaching to ombuds, mediators, and others. I am also qualified to administer the Conflict Dynamics Profile®, am a Certified Organizational Ombuds, and Board Certified Coach specializing in communication and conflict resilience.

I bring a background in conflict coaching, spiritual direction, and group process facilitation, which allows me to hold mediation spaces that are both practically grounded and deeply human—attentive to emotion, meaning-making, identity, and the unseen dynamics that shape conflict.

This work is especially suited for those who:

• Seek a process that honors dignity, voice, and choice
• Want more than a quick settlement
• Value reflection, clarity, and growth
• Are navigating complexity, identity, or values-based differences

What Makes This Approach Different

Transformative, not directive
I do not impose solutions or evaluate who is “right.” Instead, I support parties in making their own decisions.

Relationally centered
The focus is on how people are experiencing one another—not just the issue at hand.

Trauma-aware and spiritually open
Space is held with care for emotional impact, lived experience, and diverse worldviews.

Adaptable across contexts
From workplace conflict to end-of-life decision-making, mediation is tailored to the situation and people involved.

Scope of Services

Interpersonal Mediation

For two or more individuals navigating conflict in personal or professional relationships.

Examples include:

• Colleagues or supervisor/employee conflict
• Family or chosen family disagreements
• Roommate or neighbor disputes
• Friendship ruptures

Workplace & Organizational Mediation

Support for conflicts within organizations, teams, or volunteer structures.

Examples include:

• Team tensions or breakdowns in communication
• Cross-functional or interdepartmental conflict
• Leadership and staff conflict
• Volunteer coordination challenges

Workplace mediation can be paired with other services, including process facilitation, conflict coaching, and systems analysis.

Values-Based & Identity-Aware Conflict

Mediation for situations where conflict involves identity, belief systems, or deeply held values.

Examples include:

• Faith or worldview differences
• Diversity, equity, and inclusion tensions
• Community or coalition disagreements

Threshold & End-of-Life Mediation

Support for conflict arising in times of transition, including serious illness, death, and grief.

Examples include:

• Family disagreement around care decisions
• End-of-life planning conflict
• Ritual or memorial disagreements
• Estrangement or reconciliation at the end of life

SERVICES

Each mediation is unique; however, all mediation inquiries start with an initial consultation.