Week 4; Post 2

After reading chapter 11 and learning the different techniques that mediators use to assist people in resolving their conflicts I can see how it could become a career for some. I think many people could benefit from having someone mediate their disputes and implement the fractionation, framing, reframing, and common ground techniques. I had never given it much thought before but I was often the mediator in conflicts between two of my siblings. Since I am and a bit older than my other siblings I sometimes find myself having to interject and help the two of them through their conflicts. Since the two have different personalities and values they don't always see eye to eye on things. I try to help them by establishing a common ground and helping them reframe their language. I don't think it is intentional but sometimes they can say hurtful things about each other. I try my best to keep the peace between the two of them because it is important to me that we all have healthy relationships since we are family. I know that they will always have issues, but at least I can help them to resolve them quicker without the issues getting out of control.