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Models of Mediation Practice

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The Models of Mediation Practice mind map, created by Bill Warters, explores five predominant mediation models used at colleges and universities today, including the Problem Solving/Interest Based Model, Transformative Mediation, Narrative Mediation, Social Justice Mediation, and Insight Mediation. With 132 nodes organized under two core ideologies—Individualistic Ideology of Human Conflict and Relational Ideology of Human Conflict—this template provides a comprehensive overview of each model's origins, key concepts, and typical steps. For instance, the Problem Solving model was launched with the publication of 'Getting to Yes' (Fisher and Ury 1981) and remains the predominant approach, while the Transformative model, rooted in moral development theories by Carol Gilligan, focuses on empowerment and recognition. This mind map template serves as an essential cheat sheet for mediators, students, and educators seeking to understand and compare different mediation frameworks.

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When to use this template

Professors and trainers in conflict resolution programs

Preparing a lecture or workshop on conflict resolution theories for university students

Mediation center directors and program coordinators

Comparing different mediation approaches when designing a campus mediation program

Mediation students and practitioners seeking certification

Studying for a certification exam in mediation or alternative dispute resolution

How to use this template

Step 1

Access and Explore Core Ideologies

Open the template in Xmind to navigate the two primary branches representing Individualistic and Relational ideologies of human conflict.

Step 2

Expand Nodes for Detailed Insights

Click on specific mediation models like Transformative or Narrative mediation to reveal detailed sub-nodes covering their origins and key concepts.

Step 3

Customize and Export Your Map

Personalize the content with your own study notes and export the final mind map as a PDF or image for educational use.

Frequently asked questions

The template covers five models: Problem Solving/Interest Based, Transformative, Narrative, Social Justice (a variation of Narrative), and Insight Mediation.

It includes its launch context, typical steps (e.g., 'Agree to mediate', 'Focus on Interests'), and flavors like Facilitative and Evaluative mediation.

The key technique is Externalization, where the mediator speaks of the conflict as something outside the parties to reduce blame and open space for new stories.

Yes, it is ideal for students, mediators, and trainers who want a visual overview of mediation models, including their origins, goals, and processes.

Yes, you can edit nodes, add notes, change colors, and reorganize branches to fit your specific learning or teaching needs.

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