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AbstractThis article traces the development of family mediation in separation and divorce in the United States and details the development of a new model based on the work of O.J. Coogler, one of the pioneers in family mediation. In expanding on Coogler's model, the author clarifies its original structure and procedures as well as its underlying problem‐solving schema. An essentially new model is described that focuses on the interaction between the clients and with the mediator and that incorporates relevant sociological theory.

AbstractThis article identifies the value base of the family mediation profession and compares it with the primary principles of professional mediation ethics. Tensions between ethics and differing value bases are discussed. The author concludes by suggesting that ethical standards for mediators ought to reflect the value base of the profession.

AbstractWhat is the relationship between training programs and standards?

AbstractMediators are constantly faced with ethical dilemmas in their practice. Many mediators are unfamiliar with the philosophical and theoretical bases for ethical decision making because it is not a part of their training. On the other hand, most mediators utilize a variation of a problem‐solving technique in mediation that can be easily adapted to resolving ethical dilemmas. This article explores the sources of conflict (both internal and external to the mediator) resulting in ethical dilemmas. It delineates a problem‐solving model for decision making and presents its application to a case.