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Those attempted solutions given all the facts of the conflict, include third-party intervention. Meditation is an act of resolving conflict positively between parties using a mediator or third party help. Mediation is defined as a process in which a third-party helps (mediator) to assist in resolving a dispute between two or more parties (Folger, et.al, 2017). A mediator’s role is to facilitate and assist with the communication efforts of the parties involved and to further their focus on tackling real issues and to help generate a positive or neutral outcome. Mediation in this situation will hopefully bring about a positive change with the attitudes of the siblings. Being able to voice opinions, emotions/ feelings to one another will bridge the gap of the sibling’s ongoing rift. Coming to a solution is the main focus of a mediator. The mediator is to create a positive yet productive discussion that will allow the parties to express their concerns amongst each other without criticizing either party’s opinion. Sometimes mediation is used to improve relationship amongst parties that have to consistently work with each other or be around each …show more content…
The fact that they understood that this issue has gone too far and has taken a major toll on their lives as individuals, is a break though that should be applauded. Forgiveness and reconciliation are just the first steps needed to carry the torch in this intervention. Forgiveness allows us to restore ourselves and through forgiveness Martha and Julia can begin to bridge the gap that has been a gaping hole in their lives. Reconciliation will follow as they continue to progress in the resolution of their conflict. Reconciliation will restore them to one another as a result of time; the human desire to transcend injury; the courage to place violation, betrayal, deception, or some other wound in the larger context of additional experience; and perhaps the mysterious effect of what some may call “grace” will assist in the accomplishing of their goal to become civil towards one another. In this conflict case, forgiveness and reconciliation came at the cost of a family member. While resolution could have been achieved with mediation and communication, Julia’s Mother, Martha’s step-mother, called a family meeting with all the siblings and the sisters were forced to attend. Forgiveness was a decision as a result that Julia’s mother had cancer and was given a grim outlook. The announcement of the health concerns offered perspective for both Julia and Martha and caused them to speak and communicate