
Mediation
Mediation is a guided process that helps people in conflict find peaceful, respectful, and workable solutions—together. It’s not about assigning blame. It’s about moving forward with clarity, compassion, and mutual understanding.
Whether you're navigating relational conflict in an organization, business, church, or working through separation and divorce, mediation offers a safe and supportive way to reach agreement—without going to court.
Meet Your Mediator:
Tina Smith is currently training to become an accredited mediator through INSIGHTful Mediation Training, a program that teaches mediators to work skillfully with both emotion and conflict.
Her approach is heart-centered, trauma-informed, and relationship-focused—offering hope, clarity, and healing, even in the most challenging situations.
Tina Smith
Why Mediation?
You Stay in Control
Mediation gives you and the other person the power to make decisions—rather than leaving those decisions up to a judge or outside authority.
It Saves Time & Money
Compared to legal battles, mediation is faster and far more affordable. That means more peace, and less stress—emotionally and financially.
It’s Compassionate & Respectful
The process is designed to be fair, neutral, and emotionally safe. Everyone gets a chance to speak, to listen, and to be heard.
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Family Mediation
Sometimes traditional counseling just isn’t enough. In separation or divorce, a family mediator helps couples navigate the logistics—dividing property, creating parenting plans, and reaching mutual agreements—without going to court.
Selah offers a peaceful, faith-informed process that helps families reduce conflict and move forward with grace.
Cost-Effective - Mediation is generally much cheaper than going to court, especially for lengthy disputes.
Faster Resolution - Mediation sessions can be scheduled quickly, often leading to a resolution in weeks instead of months or years.
Less Stressful - It’s a more informal, non-adversarial setting than court, which helps reduce tension between parties.
Confidential - Unlike court proceedings, mediation is private and confidential, which can help protect family relationships and reputations.
Flexible Solutions - Agreements can be tailored to suit the specific needs and circumstances of the family, rather than sticking to rigid legal frameworks.
Child-Centered - Mediators encourage decisions that prioritize the well-being and best interests of the children.
Preserves Relationships - Mediation focuses on collaboration, which can improve communication and preserve family bonds, especially important when children are involved.
Improved Communication - The process often helps improve communication skills between parties, which can be beneficial for co-parenting and future interactions.
"Instead of battling it out with lawyers, imagine working through your separation in a way that feels honest, clear, and even healing."
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Conflict Resolution for Business, Organizations & Churches
Neutral third-party perspective – Mediators bring an unbiased viewpoint, helping parties feel heard and understood without favoritism.
Improved communication – Mediators help clarify misunderstandings and facilitate healthy dialogue between conflicting parties.
Preservation of relationships – Mediation focuses on collaboration and resolution, aiming to maintain or restore professional or personal relationships.
Confidentiality – Unlike court proceedings, mediation is private, helping to protect reputations and sensitive information.
Cost-effective – Mediation is often less expensive than legal action or ongoing internal conflict.
Time-saving – Resolving issues through mediation is typically faster than formal processes like lawsuits or lengthy internal investigations.
Customized solutions – Mediators help parties create mutually beneficial agreements tailored to their unique situation, rather than one-size-fits-all solutions.
Stress reduction – A neutral facilitator can ease tension and reduce the emotional toll conflict can take on individuals and teams.
Encourages accountability – Participants are actively involved in the resolution process, which can promote responsibility and ownership of outcomes.
Avoids escalation – Early intervention through mediation can prevent conflicts from worsening or spreading.
Supports organizational health – Resolving disputes constructively contributes to a healthier, more productive workplace or community culture.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Whether you’re working through separation, team conflict, or strained relationships, you don’t have to face it alone. Mediation at Selah offers hope and a way forward—with peace at the center.