The discussion questions are as follows:

Answer three (3)of those questions based on this powerpoint using APA style.

• How would you incorporate mindfulness in mediation for each of the mediation models (problem solving, narrative, and transformative?
• What are some potential pitfalls to humanistic victim-offender mediation?
• Why is it important for mediators to understand brain science? How would you use that information (on brain science) in your approach to mediating a conflict?
• How do you personally stay present and avoid mind-wandering (what will you say next, what if you start to make assumptions, how do you not make judgments) when you’re in the midst of mediating a conflict?
• When working with a group, how would you know what type of negotiation would work best?
• When developing a plan, what questions should the mediator ask the parties involved?
• How would you incorporate mindfulness in mediation for each of the mediation models (problem solving, narrative, and transformative?
• When developing a mediation plan, what would be the first area to be reviewed and why?
• When implementing a final plan, what mechanisms would you use for inducements for compliance (voluntary or enforced)?

Required Texts and Material:

Bush, R. A. B., & Folger, J. P. (2005). The promise of mediation:The transformative approach to conflict. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass. Note:New & Revised Edition

Georgakopoulos,A. (Ed.). (2017). The mediation handbook: Research, theory and practice. New York, NY: Routledge; Taylor & Francis.

Moore, C. W. (2014). The mediation process: Practical strategies for resolving conflicts (4th ed.). San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.

Winslade J. & Monk G. (2001). Narrative mediation: A new approach to conflict resolution. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.