Mediation And Community
Support Ltd (MACS)
enabling people to find workable solutions
in difficult situations in South Warwickshire
Parent/ Teenager Mediation
Through the provision of a trained mediator, skilled in working with parents and children, the project offers:
An independent and neutral person who understands the issues facing both the parents and the young people.
A key worker who will be able to work with the family on all issues (including any support work).
A process which helps both parties listen to and understand each others points of view, feelings and needs.
The opportunity to identify problems and work on them together, finding ways forward and realistic solutions.
A reduction of conflict within the family.
Improved communication skills.
The skills to deal with conflict in positive ways.
Where it is clear that the worker is unable to offer the services a family needs, they will always endeavour to identify, signpost and help people to access the most appropriate services available for them.
The effect of successful mediation can result in less friction at home and better parental support for young people in overcoming the difficulties experienced by many during adolescence.
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Common problems reported by young people
*Not being listened to * Not having enough freedom *Not being trusted.* Boredom * Being treated like a child * Always getting the blame * Being bullied * Peer pressure * Fear of not fitting in with the crowd
Common problems reported by parents
* Truanting * Bullying * Telling lies * Constant arguing * Bad language * Aggressive behaviour * Drugs * Staying out late * Drinking and smoking * Involvement in petty crime.
When can Mediation help families?
When relationships between parents and their children have broken down or are deteriorating (these requests come mainly from parents of secondary school age children).
When young people reaching adolescence are seen to have a change in attitude which affects their behaviour both at home and in school and they may also show signs of deterioration in their school work. During these difficult times, relationships with parents can be seriously affected.
When parents or young people request help as relationships have become so difficult that the young person is considering leaving home, or the parent is considering asking the young person to leave.
When families need or request help in developing the skills to handle conflict more effectively.