A substance or structure that helps bring about a specific response in a bodily tissue.
In psychology, an inferred state intervening between the observable stimulus and response, activated by the stimulus and in turn initiating the response; in more general terms, a thought, drive, emotion, or belief. Also called a construct.
One who resolves or settles differences by acting as an intermediary between two conflicting parties.
a chosen third party who acts as "go-between" in a decision making process involving two divorcing parties.
A mediator helps you and the other party communicate your ideas and proposals clearly, identify key issues, search for common ground, develop practical solutions, and make effective, durable and workable decisions that resolve your conflict. The mediator does not make decisions for you, nor recommend solutions; in mediation you make your own decisions.
a negotiator who acts as a link between parties
a facilitator, not a policymaker
a middle man who acts to bring two or more estranged parties back together
a middle person between two parties
a mutual friend who seeks to make peace and harmony between two persons who are out with each other
a neutral facilitator aiding both parties to reach comprehensive and enduring agreements
a neutral, impartial person who serves various roles
a neutral, objective third person who assists people in finding mutually satisfactory solutions to a problem
a neutral party trained to help couples resolve the inevitable disputes that arise during separation
a neutral party who does not give legal advice to either party in a dispute
a neutral person trained to help you reach settlement
a neutral person who tries to aid disputing persons in reaching a mutually agreeable solution to their differences
a neutral person who tries to resolve differences between you and the school by reaching a compromise
a neutral person who will sit with the parties while they try to negotiate an outcome that suits both sides
a neutral that interacts with the disputants to engage them in resolving their dispute in a mutually satisfactory manner
a neutral third party employed to help disputing parties to settle
a neutral third party who acknowledges the emotional and practical concerns of both parties while helping to negotiate a mutually acceptable agreement between them
a neutral third party who acknowledges your emotional and practical concerns, while helping to negotiate an agreement between you and your spouse
a neutral third party who assists parties in their negotiations
a neutral third party who assists the parties in reaching a mutually sat- isfactory resolution of a dispute
a neutral third party who assists the parties to the divorce resolve the issues that exist
a neutral third party who can ask incisive questions, cut through the anger and the hurt, and facilitate a more rational decision-making process
a neutral third party who does not impose his/her own opinions on the parties
a neutral third party who helps two or more parties resolve a dispute
a neutral third party who is trained to facilitate communication, help parties articulate their main points of disagreement and encourage them to devise their own resolutions
a neutral third party whom you hire to help resolve a dispute
a neutral third party with whom you and your spouse meet to try to work out a binding agreement on the issues you can resolve
a neutral who helps the parties resolve their dispute privately and without involving lawyers
an impartial person who helps people in conflict make practical, informed decisions to resolve the issues before them
an impartial person who will help each of you to negotiate a plan that is acceptable to all
an impartial third party trained to help people come to an agreement on difficult issues
an impartial third party who facilitates communication between or among two or more parties in dispute
an impartial third party whose role is to guide the parties towards their own settlement
an independent and neutral negotiator, who is able to talk to both sides and who works for the benefit of the whole family
an independent person who listens to both sides and helps you reach an agreement
an independent person who will work with both spouses to help you reach an agreement you both can live with
an independent, specially trained facilitator
an objective go-between or arbiter between two parties to an agreement who find themselves in dispute
an objective, neutral person who specializes in conflict resolution and negotiation
a person approved by the Manager, Education Services, to hear and adjudicate on disputes concerning school swimming club sub-committees and parents and citizens associations
a person experienced and qualified to guide parties through the mediation process
a person who does not represent any party within the mediation
a person who facilitates discussion between parties who disagree, with the aim of reconciling them
a person who facilitates discussion between the spouses to determine whether the parties can reach agreement without resorting to litigation
a person who intervenes between estranged parties to effect a reconciliation
a person who is often selected by the parties, who are in controversy, via an agreement
a person who is trained in conflict resolution, and whose role is to facilitate communications between the parties with the goal of helping the parties reach a solution
a person who is trained not to take sides and to help people come to a decision that both parties agree to follow
a person who is trained or educated to assist people in coming to an agreement on an issue
a person, with training in mediation techniques and process, who is appointed by the International Student Advisor to work with a complainant and a respondent towards settling and resolving a formal written complaint of racism
a privately hired or court appointed family law professional who facilitates open negotiations of child custody agreements between the parents without going to court
a professional facilitator who helps both parties clarify their needs and interests so that a resolution can be found
a professionally trained person who works with parents in a safe, structured environment to help them develop and agree on a detailed parenting plan
a professional, often a lawyer, trained in conflict resolution
a skilled, impartial, patient facilitator
a sort of neutral referee who can help you and your parents or carers sort out your problems
a specially trained professional usually with expertise in child development, family dynamics and in helping people communicate
a staff employee of the Tribunal who can assist a landlord and tenant to resolve an application through mediation
a third party who remains neutral and facilitates negotiations between the parties by encouraging co-operation, communications and creative problem solving
a trained, neutral and impartial third-party with special skills that may, with both parties consent, assist in the resolution of disputes before or after the commencement of legal action in the courts
a trained neutral person who guides the disputants in reaching an agreement that both can accept
a trained neutral with no stake in the outcome of your litigation
a trained professional who acts as a neutral third party to help you and your spouse negotiate issues involved in your case
a trained professional who listens to both sides of a dispute and objectively works with both parties to resolve the issue
a trained professional who remains neutral and helps both parents negotiate difficult issues in a calm, caring environment
a trained specialist who can assist the parties in discussions with a view to agreement being reached
An impartial observer who listens to both sides separately and suggests how each side could adjust its position to resolve differences.
a person who facilitates a mediation
A person with whom parties to a dispute meet, in an effort to have the mediator assist them in reaching a mutually acceptable decision. Unlike an arbitrator, the mediator does not impose a decision on the disputants; rather, he attempts to help them find a solution acceptable to them.
one who helps resolve conflicts by hearing both sides and helping people reach an agreement.
A person who conducts mediation• Family Counselling and Dispute Resolution
The neutral who carries out the dispute resolution process called mediation.
One who intervenes on behalf of another. Jesus Christ intervenes on behalf of the faithful before God the Father (1 Tim. 2:5).
Neutral third person, assists in resolving a dispute. Decision making authority rests with parties.
A party who provides intervention between people in a dispute in order to bring about an agreement. (See Judicial-civil: Alternative dispute resolution, Judicial-criminal)
one who intervenes between two parties in a dispute to produce agreement or reconciliation.
a person who listens to both sides of a dispute and makes suggestions for settling it. The people who are arguing are not required to follow the suggestions made.
An employee of the Workers' Compensation Board who holds conferences to help injured workers, insurers and employers voluntarily resolve disputes.
The mediator is the third party neutral and facilitator of the mediation process. The mediator has primary responsibility for organizing the process; the parties have primary responsibility in identifying the content and decide the outcome. The campus will maintain an internal roster of those who have been trained in mediation and a set of external referral sources, if necessary. The training requirements will be determined by the Coordinator and the Standing Committee on Conflict Resolution. If an external mediator is required (in the judgment of the Coordinator after consultation with the parties), then UW-Superior will pay for their services to resolve the conflict. Whenever possible, assignment of internal mediators is preferred.
A person who is trained and certified to assist parties in reaching an agreement before going to Court. Mediators do not take either party's side and are not allowed to give legal advice. They are only responsible for helping the parties reach an agreement and putting that agreement into writing. In some areas, mediation of certain family law cases may be required before going to Court. Pasco County requires parties attempt mediation, while Pinellas County does not.
A neutral professional who facilitates negotiations between disputing parties and may evaluate the relative merits of the claims and defenses. The mediator does not have power to impose a solution or decision – the parties retain ultimate control over the outcome. He/she sets the ground rules and may profoundly affect the order of the proceedings, the parties' collective and individual analyses, and the general dynamic of the settlement discussion. A mediator can be a private judge, facilitator, special master (or referee), neutral advisor or anyone selected by mutual agreement of the parties to the dispute.
is a person who helps you figure out whether there are issues you can agree upon. The mediator is neutral. The mediator cannot order you to do anything. However, the mediator requires both parties to make a “good faith” effort to mediate. The mediator files a report with the court about the outcome of your mediation.
a neutral third person who helps disputants arrive at their own settlement. The mediator doesn't decide the dispute.
A neutral person who helps disputing parties try to arrive at an agreed resolution of their dispute. Mediation cannot take place without a mediator, whose presence creates a new dynamic that is absent when parties undertake direct negotiation.
A trusted adult who helps settle a conflict.
A neutral person who presides over the mediation process.
