According to Family Mediator Steven Benmor, pre-mediation coaching is the grease that drives the engine to settlement (advice he follows from Bill Eddy, the guru of Family Mediation).

Mr. Benmor teaches his mediation clients how to practice flexible thinking, because all-or-nothing thinking is like driving with the parking brake on - it prevents the free flow of resolutions.

Mr. Benmor teaches his mediation clients to manage their emotions through self-reflection, mindfulness, self-talk and by accessing their support network including their family, friends and counsellors.