About Katie Bonner
Katie & Mediation
Write about your concepts on conflict being an experience all humans experience and your studies.
Benefits of
Transformative Mediation
Empowerment - Gain confidence and a sense of control over your conflict.
Recognition - Parties are encouraged to understand the other's perspective, fostering empathy and reducing hostility.
Improved Communication - Ideal for folks who need to maintain a relationship. (Co-parenting, workplace, family, romantic partnership, etc.)
Autonomy - Participants determine the agenda and outcomes themselves.
Long-term Results - Agreements reached are often more sustainable and better satisfy both parties than court-ordered resolutions.
Third-Party Support - Participants have a dedicated container for their conflict and receive equal support.
Certified
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traUMA INFORMED
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AFFORDABLE
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QUEER FRIENDLY
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CONFIDENTIAL
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SUPPORTIVE
Why Transformative Mediation?
Unlike traditional forms of mediation, I won’t be policing the space or your conversation. Instead, I’ll look for opportunities to reflect and summarize to facilitate and support all parties through their conflict.
With this form of mediation, reaching a “settlement” isn’t required, but it's often a welcome side effect. Others who have participated in Transformative Mediation often find it a more holistic approach that results in the relationship-building required for independent resolution of potential future conflicts.
Most people feel a high level of satisfaction with Transformative Mediation because it enables them to deal with the issues they feel are important. It allows them to present their views fully and gives them a sense of being heard. This mediation style helps all parties understand one another.
This is due to greater participation in decision-making and fuller opportunities to express themselves and communicate their views.
Where to Start
01.
Schedule a
Consultation
Fill out the form and keep your eyes peeled for an email from me! We will book a consultation with all parties involved.
02.
Free Group Consultation
In a 20-minute video meeting, we’ll discuss the group's conflict-resolution needs and pricing. Together, we'll see if we are a good fit to move forward with a session.
03.
Book Your Session
Confirm your virtual or in-person session and take the first step toward empowerment, recognition, and healthy communication.
The difference between transformative and traditional mediation services.
| Transformative | Facilitative (Traditional) | |
|---|---|---|
| Conflict is: | Crisis in human interaction | Problem in needs-satisfaction |
| A successful outcome of conflict intervention: | Shifts from destructive to constructive | Settlement agreement that solves the problem on fair, realistic terms |
| Increased party capacity for future decision-making and communication | ||
| The goal of third-party intervention: | Foster empowerment and recognition | Encourage interest-based bargaining |
| Enhance party decision-making and communication | Generate an agreement that resolves tangible issues | |
| Practice hallmarks: | Micro-focus on interaction | Macro-focus: form global assessments of “problem” |
| Support party deliberation and decision-making, and inter-party perspective-taking | Shape settlement terms | |
| Identify opportunities for party empowerment and inter-party recognition | Drop “intangible”issues |
Mediation Pricing
Hourly Rates
$150/hour per person
ONE HOUR MINIMUM
custom packages available upon request
Sliding Scale
CUSTOM PRICING BASED ON CONFLICT RESOLUTION NEEDS
Folks who are/have been system-impacted, and/or have experienced systemic oppression or gender-based violence, are encouraged to reach out for sliding scale options
What you can expect working with Bergamot Mediation
Certified Transformative Mediator
Un-biased Mediation and support for all parties throughout your sessions
Implied Confidential Conversation
Unless there is implied danger to a vulnerable person or child
Virtual or In-Person Sessions
In-person sessions can be coordinated. Most clients prefer a Virtual Google Meet
Affordable Rates
Pricing starts at $150/hour per person with a one-hour minimum. Sliding scale options available upon request