It’s not all Peace & Harmony at Christmas!
Christmas is meant to be the ‘season of peace and goodwill to all mankind’ but for some that is not the reality of life. It can be a wonderful time to get together with extended family that have not have been seen all year, but it can bring its own troubles. Sometimes you are quite happy not having to spend time with certain relatives! Financial worries are often exacerbated by the cost of Christmas and cracks that have appeared in relationships are often exposed further. This can be a real issue for couples who have split up but who have to come together in some way during the Christmas Holidays because of the children.
Then there is your workplace and the infamous office parties and indiscretions. Again these events can just highlight underlying issues such as harassment, bullying and discrimination that can have consequences for many aspects of a business. Add alcohol to both the home and office situations and you can have a recipe for trouble.
Mediation is a very powerful tool in dealing with conflict situations by aiding communication and bringing about resolutions to often long running issues. West Sussex Mediation Service seeks to help individuals, groups or organisations to resolve their differences using our skilled volunteer mediators. Our friendly Caseworkers are on hand to give advice and guidance on how to tackle problems, year round.
We wish everyone a safe and happy Christmas but it is a reality that Christmas is often a time when issues from the past, with family or work colleagues, come to the fore once again. It is also a sad fact that our phones get busier in the New Year from couples who have gone their separate ways and need to mediate over finances or the children. We can offer help on a range of issues from disputes with neighbours, in the workplace or through divorce and separation.
Feel free to call us on 01403 258900 for a chat.