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Narrative Mediation
Narrative mediation is an innovative conflict resolution paradigm that is a revolutionary departure from the traditional problem-solving, interest-based model of resolving disputes. Based upon a postmodern, social constructionist philosophy, narrative mediation views conflict as arising within cultural contexts that have a direct bearing on how parties construct their perceptions of a particular event. A narrative mediation approach encourages the conflicting parties to reach understanding and resolution through a deep understanding of the shared personal and cultural narratives underlying the conflict. This new conflict-resolution methodology is a powerful resource for mediators and facilitators seeking to address intransigent problem-saturated conflicts.
The primary mission of the narrative mediation website is educational. Through incorporating web accessible materials based upon conferences, papers, workshops, lectures, as well as including specific instructional materials designed for the narrative mediation website, it is possible to share the fruits of scholarly and practical inquiry with non-profit and governmental organizations, health professionals, business organizations, and educational and religious institutions. The specific hope of this venture is to provide cutting edge conceptions and effective practices for developing new models of conflict analysis and resolution. Over the long term, this project is designed to promote the transformation of mediation practice, facilitate the development of curriculum development in mediation and conflict resolution programs and provide the impetus for the construction of new methodologies so necessary to keep pace with this fast moving field.
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