“In the middle of every difficulty lies opportunity” - Albert Einstein
A guiding belief that even when people enter into conflict, there are opportunities for growth of character and relationship. It is our objective to help guide those who are seeking these opportunities through the troubles and barriers that arise from dispute. Every case provides us a chance to demonstrate our abilities to help others reconcile on their own terms.
Alternative Dispute Resolution Services
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Addiction mediation involves a trained mediator, which facilitates discussions between individuals struggling with addiction and their loved ones, care givers, and community members. Alternative Decisions provides participants with a holistic and multi-disciplinary approach in developing a suitable solution.
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Family mediation offers a constructive approach to resolving disputes and managing conflict within families, without resorting to the judicial court system. Utilizing a neutral and facilitative mediator, family members are able to express their concerns and perspectives in a safe and constructive way. Alternative Decisions believes that solutions that come from the participants are more likely to be successful.
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Mental health mediation provides a safe and structured environment for individuals facing mental health challenges, their caregiver(s), their family members, and those invested in the individuals well-being. With a focus on empathy, understanding, and empowerment, the mediator helps those involved navigate to their mutually desired solution(s). Alternative Decisions attempts to help establish effective strategies for the individuals long-term recovery, quality of life and autonomy.
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Negotiation services provide individuals, businesses and organizations with professional assistance in resolving conflicts, reaching agreements, and achieving mutually beneficial outcomes. whether it is legal, commercial, or interpersonal priorities, skilled negotiators work to identify the interests, explore solutions, and facilitate productive communications. Alternative Decisions aims at achieving a win-win result that preserves relationships, minimizes risk and maximizes value.
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Prenuptial mediation offers couples an opportunity to openly discuss and negotiate financial matters, property rights, inheritance, and other important issues. With a focus on transparency, fairness, and mutual respect, the mediator facilitates constructive conversations. Outcomes can include , but are not limited to, prenuptial agreements, goal setting, communication and resolution skills, and a general understanding for the future.
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Separation mediation assists separating or divorcing couples in resolving issues related to property division, child custody, visitation schedules, spousal support, and other matters related to separation. Through cooperation and facilitated discussion, the mediator supports individuals in reaching a fair and mutually acceptable solution.
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Youth conflict mediation provides a safe and confidential space for young people to address conflicts, misunderstandings, and disputes with their peers, family members, or other individuals in their lives. With emphasis on active listening, empathy, and problem-solving skills, the mediator guides participants through constructive dialogue and helps them find mutually acceptable solutions. Alternative Decisions seeks to help young people foster personal growth, conflict resolution skills, and how to positively engage adversity.
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FAQs
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Mediation is an alternative method to dispute resolution, where a neutral third party helps those in conflict reach a mutually agreeable solution.
Alternative Decisions provides these services for a variety of issues, with specialized programs for suitable cases. -
Mediation involves three phases:
Pre-mediation: Where the mediator gets to know the parties, and is introduced to the issues that are to be mediated.
Mediation: Mediation sessions will occur after the parties clear Pre-mediation. Parties will either meet together with the mediator, or alone with the mediator, with the intention of problem solving.
Post-mediation: Parties will end mediation in a variety of ways, which may include the production of agreements and/or documents. Regardless of the conclusion, Alternative Decisions is committed to uphold the needs of participants during an after services. -
Duration varies depending on the complexity of the dispute and the needs of the participants.
Individual mediation sessions can last as little as an hour or as long as a day.
Some cases require only a single session , whereas others may require multiple.
Mediation can be ongoing as long as participants both desire and require it. -
Mediation is typically less expensive than the legal costs associated with court proceedings or arbitration.
Alternative Decisions strives to make access to mediation a main goal; Thus, we will always work with parties regardless of their financial position or background - A plan for everyone exists.
Pillars of Care
We have designed our services and procedures on the following
Standards of Care
Alternative Decisions prides itself on the fact that all staff and procedures maintain adherence to industries standards established by OAFM (Ontario Association of Family mediators).
Mediators are accredited, or in the process of accreditation with a certified practitioner.
Financial Responsibility
Conflict can be costly. With this in mind, Alternative Decisions aims at providing financial care for its users; Whether it is costs tiered to your financial positions, payment plans that are accessible and affordable, or financial skill planning, Alternative Decisions works with you.
Human Centric
At the center of every dispute lies people, and thus so should every solution. Recognizing the individuals involved and treated them as people, instead of clients/patients, increases the chances of positive outcomes.
Here we seek to provide humancentric care for our communities
Privacy & Confidentiality
Conflict can be a deeply personal and impactful situation, which requires individuals that are not only trained for the situation, but that are able to respect the personal privacy and need for confidentiality.
Alternative Decisions follows all industry standards and governing laws regarding individual privacy.
Circle of Care
Alternative Decisions has worked hard to provide our users access to a circle of care, while allowing ease of integration to any existing care providers.
A key component to a successful resolution is the participation of all those who may be impacted or provide support to those in need.
Respect & Integrity
Alternative Decisions honours the respect and integrity that all people inherently deserve. Our Policies and Procedures have been designed to ensure that all participants leave feeling like their position and needs have been heard and respected.