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Anchor and Light
How the Mediation Playbook™ Works
The Mediation Playbook™ is a guided preparation system that ensures you walk into mediation with clarity. First, you map the issues, making sure nothing is forgotten. Second, you outline potential options, trade-offs, and fallback positions, so you aren’t negotiating blind. Finally, you rehearse communication using trauma-informed scripts that regulate emotion while protecting dignity. The result is not a rigid script, but a flexible framework that keeps you centred. Professionals trust this tool because it is neutral, structured, and court-safe.
Why Preparation Before Mediation Matters
Most people believe mediation happens at the table. In reality, outcomes are decided in the weeks before. Without preparation, you risk entering the process scattered, overwhelmed, or reactive. That often leads to stalled agreements, wasted sessions, and escalating legal costs. The Mediation Playbook™ interrupts that risk. By preparing in advance, you show up as the most stable person in the room — structured, clear, and calm. This not only increases the chance of resolution but also reduces the emotional toll on children, families, and finances
Forwardable, Court-Safe, Referral Ready
The Mediation Playbook™ is designed to be safely shared with professionals. Once complete, your mapped issues, options, and scripts can be forwarded to lawyers, mediators, or therapists without reputational risk. This makes it a bridge between your preparation and professional representation, saving time and reducing costs. Anchor and Light also connects you into our referral network, ensuring continuity of care across legal, financial, and emotional supports
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