1.            We do our best to uphold the values of respect, responsibility and relationship

2.            We do our best to respectfully state our needs and wants in the situation

3.            We acknowledge each person’s right to speak and to be listened to

4.            We do our best to take responsibility for managing our own behaviors, attitudes

               and personal needs during the mediation

5.            We honor the relationships that are part of this process 

6.            We maintain confidentiality

7.            We take breaks as needed

8.            We communicate where we are at

9.            We come with solutions to resolve the matter in an effort to satisfy all involved

10.           If we can no longer continue with the mediation, we communicate the need to stop