Participant Success Stories

Family mediation works. But don't just take our word for it. The opinions below were expressed by participants in YAI Family Mediation after completing their sessions:

• "Mediation gave me a chance to really let my opinions be heard."

        15 year old girl, Bath Maine

• "Mediation brought us closer together...we understand each other a bit better."

        Youth, Damarascotta Maine

• "There's more humor in the home. I now have an awareness of what the family members are feeling. I also learned not to be afraid to share my feelings..the mediators provided a confortable and safe environment for us."

        Father, Bar Mills Maine

• "In the past, my husband never opened up. During the mediation, it seemed like he really felt confortable discussing his concerns."

        Mother, Kennebunk, Maine

• "The mediators and staff had a keen ability to get everone's attention. We were treated equally and fairly."

        Mother, Brunswick Maine

• "Wonderful. I'm very very pleased. It helped us build a bridge."

        Father, Naples, Maine

• "The process was focused and to the point. We really listened and talked...and became more aware and "owning" of our own "stuff". Mediation has helped to get me more involved with my child's school work."

        Mother, Portland Maine