Case Study: A Real World Look into Mediation

Let’s take a look and learn what to expect when you enter into mediation. Here is a look at one client’s case using Michigan Behavioral Health Mediation Services (MBHMS). For purposes of confidentiality, we will refer to the client as “Leslie.” Leslie was under the...

The Role of the Mediator

Before you begin mediation with Michigan Behavioral Health Mediation Services, it’s good to have a basic understanding of the mediator and their role. The mediator’s key function is to help facilitate communications between you and the parties in your dispute and...

Top 3 Tips to Prepare for Mediation

To achieve a resolution that you are satisfied with, you need to prepare thoughtfully and carefully for mediation. Here are Michigan Behavioral Health Mediation Services’ top three tips to ensure that you are ready. Do your homework. Make sure you have all of your...

5 Easy Steps to Mediation

Do you have concerns with your service and you’re not sure who to talk to? The Michigan Behavioral Health Mediation Services (MBHMS) program can help. This program ensures you have access to a neutral, independent mediation professional to resolve matters related...

What’s Mediation and Why Should I Try It?

Mediation is a cooperative, neutral process, which means you can have confidence your interests will be heard and you’ll walk away with new skills. What is mediation? In mediation, a neutral third party will guide you through a confidential communication,...

New Statewide Mediation Program Underway

Oakland Mediation Center, in partnership with Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and Michigan Community Mediation Association, has developed a much-needed mediation program.  This program, called Michigan Behavioral Health Mediation Services (MBHMS),...