Method of resolving conflict that involves disputing parties sitting down together with a skilled impartial individual called a who helps them work out a voluntary solution to the problem that is acceptable to everyone involved. *Family Conflicts: such as parent/teenager, elder care, spousal disputes, and separation and divorce mediation. *Neighborhood Conflicts: issues like noise, pets, parking, litter, property lines, etc. *Workplace Conflicts: help co-workers and employees/employers resolve conflicts that might otherwise lead to the loss of employment for an individual.