We aim to hold mediation sessions at a time and place that suits both neighbours. Usually, this is a local community space such as a community centre, church, or library. If we’re unfamiliar with your area, we’ll ask for your suggestions. It’s important that both neighbours agree on and feel comfortable with the venue.
Before the session, we also need to agree on who will attend. Some people prefer just the two neighbours, while others may want someone else present. Our role is to help everyone agree on this beforehand, so the session is safe and predictable.
Many people find it useful to prepare for a session by thinking about:
- What they want to discuss
- Why the issues matter to them
- Possible solutions
- What might be important for their neighbour
We’ve prepared a simple guide to help with this. Please click here. It’s for your reference only; there’s no need to bring it along to the session.
