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Self-Referred Mediations

All of our services are offered in-person or virtual. Please call our office at 570-374-1718 if you have questions, and our case coordinator will explain the options to you. 

At SVM, we use the Transformative Model of Mediation, which emphasizes the decision-making capabilities and dignity of the parties participating in mediation. Family conflicts, eldercare conversations, neighbor disagreements, business disputes, and more are all reasons you may want to mediate. 

What to Expect

  1. If you are curious about mediation or want to talk over your situation, contact SVM at 570-374-1718, Monday – Friday. Our case coordinator will explain mediation to you and answer any questions you may have. As soon as all parties in your case have contacted our office, your mediation will be scheduled, and you will receive a packet of information about your session. If you would like to attend Kids First, your class time will be scheduled. 
     

  2. You can mediate either at our Selinsgrove office or at our Lewisburg office. 
     

  3. When you arrive for the mediation, the co-mediators will explain the process of the session. From there, it is your choice to continue the mediation. If you choose to continue, you will be directed to sign the Agreement to Mediate form.

Possible Outcomes

If you and the other parties decide to mediate, there are several possible outcomes:

  • You may feel stronger and less confused about your position and your needs.

  • You may understand the other party's position, wants, and needs better.

  • You may come to an agreement. 

  • You may decide you don't want to mediate as the session is based entirely on the participant's choice. 

  • You may find you want more than one mediation session. 

Frequently Discussed Issues

For Custody Mediations

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For Divorce Mediations

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  1. Are there assets to be divided up? How would you like to divide them?

  2. Are there any debts or liabilities to be divided up? How would you like to divide them?

  3. If you share a home or living space, how will you manage that?

  4. Are there any sentimental belongings you wish to divide?

  5. How would you like to communicate after your divorce?

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For Other Mediations

Before you mediate, think about what an ideal mediation would look like for you and the other parties.

  1. What is important to you?

  2. What are your motivations for mediating?

  3. What style of communication works best for you?

  4. Do you have any buttons or triggers that make communication difficult? If so, how can you be aware of your buttons or triggers and brainstorm coping strategies? 

Frequently Discussed Issues

Although every mediation is different, it may be helpful to you to familiarize yourself with frequently discussed issues. This can help you understand what issues are important to you before you begin mediating. 

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