The Positions → Priorities Clarifier is a downloadable PDF designed to support focused, constructive preparation for Family Dispute Resolution.
In mediation, conversations can become stuck when attention stays on positions — the outcomes being requested — without clarity about the underlying needs those requests are trying to address. This tool helps parents pause, clarify what truly matters, and identify where flexibility may exist.
The clarifier guides parents to:
identify what they are asking for
reflect on the underlying need or concern
distinguish between stability, fairness, logistics, and emotional reassurance
consider which aspects of a request are essential, and which may be flexible
The document is intended for private use only. There is no expectation that it be completed or shared.
Some parents use this tool to refine how they raise an issue in mediation. Others find it helpful for deciding where adaptation is possible without undermining what matters most.
How this tool is used
This resource is designed to be used independently and at your own pace.
It does not provide legal, counselling, or therapeutic advice.
The Positions → Priorities Clarifier is included at no cost for mediation clients and is also available as a stand-alone purchase.