Hello! My name is Sara and I’m a conflict resolution professional based in Regina offering service to all of Saskatchewan.
I hold a Qualified Mediator designation and a Bachelor of Accounting. I am qualified as a Child Consultant and am a recognized Family Mediator in Saskatchewan.
Conflict resolution is the process of finding a peaceful solution to a disagreement or dispute. It involves understanding different perspectives, communicating openly, and working together to reach a solution that meets everyone’s interests.
Whether it’s in personal relationships, at work, or in the community, effective conflict resolution can help prevent misunderstandings, build stronger connections, and create a more positive environment. By focusing on cooperation rather than confrontation, we can turn conflicts into opportunities for growth and understanding.
I am passionate about empowering people to communicate effectively to make decisions together and preserve relationships. I love that mediation is such an effective process for that!
I provide mediation and conflict resolution services for any type of conflict and have a particular interest in assisting families in transition.
what is mediation?
Mediation is a collaborative dispute resolution process where an impartial third party, the mediator, facilitates communication between conflicting parties to help them reach a mutually acceptable agreement.
why mediation works…
Unlike litigation, mediation is informal, voluntary, and confidential, allowing participants to express their concerns openly in a safe environment.
The mediator guides the discussion, encourages understanding, and assists in exploring creative solutions, empowering the parties to take control of the outcome.
This approach not only fosters better relationships but often results in faster and more cost-effective resolutions compared to traditional legal proceedings.
Whether in personal, professional, or community contexts, mediation offers a constructive path toward resolution.
why choose Family Mediation?
early family dispute resolution
Did you know that early dispute resolution is now mandatory in Saskatchewan? This means that all matters that go before Family Court are required to attempt a family dispute resolution process first.
There are four early family dispute resolution processes available:
Family Mediation
Family Arbitration A family law arbitrator plays a role similar to that of a judge. They are able to make binding decisions to resolve family law disputes using processes that are more informal than in Court.
Collaborative Law Process Involves parties and their lawyers working together and negotiating in good faith to reach a settlement on all issues.
Parenting Coordinator Can help parties resolve disputes over existing agreements and orders
you make the decisions…
When matters go to Family Court, someone else is making decisions for your family.
In Family Mediation, the mediator acts as a facilitator and you make the decisions that work for your family.
it costs less in time and money…
Not only can you start the mediation process more quickly than Court, the process also often takes far less time than going through the Court system.
Family Mediation will cost your family a fraction what it costs to go through Family Court.
it’s private and confidential…
Unlike the public Court process, Family Mediation assists you to resolve disputes privately between you and your ex-partner.
family mediation that fits
resources
links for families in transition:
reading resources for families in transition:
Putting Kids First in Divorce - How to reduce conflict, preserve relationships and protect your children during and after divorce.
Tug of War - A Judge’s Verdict on Separation, Custody Battles, and the bitter realities of Family Court, by Mr. Justice Harvey Brownstone
BIFF for Coparent Communication by Bill Eddy, Annette T. Burns, and Kevin Chafin
general conflict resolution resources:
Crucial Conversations - Tools for Talking when Stakes are High, by Patterson, Grenny, McMillan, Switzler
Nonviolent Communication by Marshall B. Rosenberg, PhD
BIFF - Quick responses to high-conflict people, their personal attacks, hostile email, and social media meltdowns, by Bill Eddy, LCSW, Esq.