This is difficult to answer because I see mediation as the magic wand for conflict. Conflicts between friends or people who see each other regularly: work together, in same class, neighbors, play in same park, etc. These conflicts have a tendency to escalate if not handled properly. It is not realistic to just say, "We will not speak to each other again, ever." But, during my 25+ years of mediating, this is the most common response. This is discussed in Lesson 7: Writing the