Couple Mediation

Couple Mediation is a unique and effective process developed by the Reboot Grow team. The structured sessions support couples who are together and would like to improve their relationship. Although other couple mediation models are rapidly growing in popularity overseas (a reflection of the the positive impact they are having for people), in Australia we were reliant on traditional counselling – until now.

Couple Mediation helps people who want to stay in their relationship but avoid falling into bad habits or destructive patterns. It is a practical process that will equip couples to communicate more effectively, make decisions together, and get on the same page moving forward.

How Does Couple Mediation Work?

The focus in Couple Mediation is on the future. It’s about finding a way to work together as a couple; to prevent the kinds of issues that can cause cracks in a relationship, leading to disconnection and even separation.

Couple Mediation is a structured, problem-solving process where you will learn the tools to communicate about what matters to you, and how to resolve current and future conflict in a constructive way. Most people find results after 2–3 sessions. There are also additional materials we can offer to help build skills and develop new patterns of communicating.

Some couples seek mediation at particular times in life (e.g. the birth of a new baby) to ensure that both the people and the relationship survive! Others use mediation to help them make a decision together, such as career choices that may involve a move and will impact on the family. Others use it as a way to manage particular stresses, such as financial pressures, in-law issues, or the care of elderly parents.

Couple Mediation Vs Couple Counselling

Many people don’t want endless counselling sessions with unclear goals. Some people access counselling only when their relationship is in trouble – or over.

By contrast, Couple Mediation is for people are are committed to staying together, but want to tweak their relationship and prevent problems from growing. They use the structure and support from the mediator to help them communicate clearly and move forward in a supported, practical way. In Couple Mediation:

There are a set number of sessions – you know what to expect, up-front
The focus is on behaviours and practical tools
The focus is on the future
The process is structured and balanced
The mediator is impartial and helps both clients equally
You walk away from every session with a written agreement that forms a plan that can be reviewed and tweaked
You can access to practical resources on communication, resolving conflict, and making decisions together

Issues Where Couple Mediation Can Help:

Managing new babies and developing a routine that supports you both and keeps everyone (relatively) sane
Making decisions about careers
Planning for supporting children with special needs
Decisions about elderly parents and how to support them
Finding healthy ways to resolve conflict if you find yourself in a ‘broken-record argument loop’.
Developing a 5 Year Plan and setting goals to get what you want for your future
Getting on the same page about finances, debt, spending and savings
Any other issue that could derail your relationship

Benefits of Couple Mediation

Breaking patterns of conflict before they damage your relationship irreparably
Feeling like you’re on the same page as your partner, and that you’re a team working together
Waking up knowing that you have a plan that you are both invested in moving forward
Developing more effective ways to support your children and significant others
Getting tools that will help you communicate better in your relationship, as well as other areas of life.

Think couple mediation might be useful for you? We’d love to hear from you – get in touch.