Professional Mediation, Advocacy & Consulting Services

Success in Conflict Resolution

Heather MacLeod PhD is Saskatchewan based and in many situations can support your needs from where you are, right across Canada.

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a form of ADR (Alternative Dispute Resolution) or Conflict Resolution.
a way of resolving conflict and disputes.
a process in which the Mediator assists the parties to negotiate a settlement.
a process of reframing conflict to encourage collaboration in finding resolution.
a process that is respectful and voluntary.
nothing happens without input from each party.
can be suitable in resolving challenges in families, in communities and in business.
may include restorative justice processes.

Conflicts and Disputes are Painful for all Concerned…

Heather MacLeod is an experienced and skilled mediator, advocate and counsellor. Heather has been an invited presenter in the field of conflict resolution at the University of Regina and at Academic Conferences in Canada.

Areas of Expertise
Services Provided: Facilitation, Family Mediation, Conflict Resolution, Advocacy, Consultancy, Training

Family Mediation, Divorce and Separation, Parenting Plans and Agreements, Farm, Community, Business, Conflicts Involving Animals

Highlights of Our Services

Choosing a Respectful Process

Parenting arrangements in separation/divorce

Family Pets, Breeders, Boarding Services, Farm Animals

Conflicts Involving Animals

Community Challenges

Farm, Family and Community Conflicts

Choosing a Respectful Process

Divorce and Separation

Working Collaboratively Toward Resolution

Minimizing Legal Costs

Mediation as a Step to Resolving Conflict

Disputes in Business

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions.

Learn more about what Mediation can and cannot do!

How formal is mediation?

Mediation provides a structured process for achieving solutions based on the mutual needs and input by the parties involved. While providing the structure that helps in the collaborative process, the flexibility of mediation promotes a unique approach to problem solving.

How many parties can be involved in mediation?

Mediation is a process that can be applied to most situations where two or more parties have differences they cannot resolve themselves. Whether the mediation involves just two parties or many people, even the most comlex issues can be resolved through a collaborative and respectful mediation process.

Who can benefit from mediation?

Mediation can be applied to commercial, legal, community, workplace and family disputes.

Does the mediator decide the outcome?

Mediation and arbitration are both means of resolving conflicts or legal issues (also called alternative dispute resolution) outside of the courtroom. Both processes can be used to help two parties reach an agreement without a lengthy legal battle.

The main distinction between the two is who makes the final decision. With mediation, the final decision is based on an agreement between the two conflicting parties, while arbitration calls on an arbitrator to analyze the case details and reach a verdict.

Does mediation mean I don’t need a lawyer?

Mediation is not a substitute for legal advice. Before entering mediation you may require advice from a legal professional.

Why Choose our Services?

The Best Reasons to Choose our Services

Cost Effective

Mediation is significantly less expensive than legal action. The outcomes are also generally more satisfactory since the parties remain in complete control of the process and design their own agreement, rather than having one imposed upon them by a court ruling.

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Neutral Party

As a mediator, I do not take sides in the dispute, nor do I evaluate right or wrong. My role is to facilitate your conversation in a safe and productive manner and to guide and help you explore ways that you can resolve your dispute together.

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Empathy and Sensitivity

As your mediator Heather will listen closely to all your issues without judgement or prejudice. My role is to help you to uncover ways to unravel your dispute and find pathways out of your conflict.

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