Mending Fences

Why Do Mediators Need to Stay Neutral?

Patrice Brymner Season 1 Episode 8

Jen and Patrice explore the importance neutrality for mediators and the challenges of staying neutral. The mechanics of maintaining neutrality and the way mediators talk to their clients about neutrality will vary between mediators and cases.  At the same time, the integrity of a mediation process may rest on the mediator's ability to stay impartial while still being responsive.