Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Week 3, Post #1
To answer this question we must understand what exactly the role of a mediator is. A mediator is defined as “ a neutral third-party who has no decision-making power regarding the outcome of the mediation.” (pg.197) Communication majors would make good mediators because I feel like we would encourage the people involved to communicate and work together to develop a solution. I believe that communication majors demonstrate subjective neutrality which, “honors the validity of each person’s story without deciding who is right or wrong.” (pg.197) On the other hand lawyers would find it difficult to play the role of a mediator considering that what they do for a living is take sides and remaining neutral never happens. I don’t quite see how psychotherapists would have a difficulty being mediator considering that it’s their job to create a positive atmosphere and listen without being judgmental. If a psychotherapist wasn’t a good mediator I think they should consider another line of work.
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Communication majors would probably be better mediators than lawyers but I agree that psychotherapists should switch work if they can't be neutral. Mediators should make a comfortable environment and encourage his or her patients. It is hard to help both sides without passing judgment or deciding who is right or wrong. I do not think I would be able to be a mediator just because it is hard to be neutral in every situation, and I just think I'm really opiniated and it would get in the way. Do you feel like you would be able to be a professional mediator?
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