Mediation is the art of sorting sense from nonsense…

Distinguish Sense from Nonsense

Conflict is noisy. When a relationship is ending, the conversations can often fill with anger, blame, and old hurts. We argue over who said what, who did what and why. The more we dig in, the louder the noise gets - until it feels impossible to see the way forward.

This is where mediation makes a difference. It’s a space where the “nonsense” - the distraction, the emotional clutter, the endless rehashing of the past is gently set aside so we can focus on what truly matters:

• What do the children need?

• What agreements will give both people and our family the stability to move forward?

That’s the “sense” - the practical, constructive pieces of a separation that lead to clarity and peace.

Its not about ignoring emotions (they’re real and valid), but about recognizing that not everything belongs in the room when we’re trying to build a future. Mediation is where we sort through the noise and pull forward the parts that matter most for building agreements.

Separation or divorce doesn’t have to mean chaos. The shift comes when we learn to distinguish “sense’ from “nonsense” - and choose to put our energy where it counts.