Mediation is a structured conversation in which a professional helps people discuss difficult things in a safe space.
A qualified mediator will keep the discussion focused on the important issues and encourage you both to think about the future rather than the past.
As a family, you have probably had many difficult conversations over the years, especially recently, and you may be used to conversations that make things worse rather than better.
The mediator is there to help you have a very different conversation that will improve things.
It often helps to set your own ground rules for the conversation – what is or isn’t going to help both of you to talk to one another positively.