Conflict Happens, Let’s Handle It Before It Hurts More
Unresolved Conflict Costs More Than You Think
Conflict is a normal part of working and living together, but when it’s ignored or mishandled, it grows roots. Unspoken tension can damage morale, increase stress, stall productivity, and push good people to leave.
When conflict escalates, so does the cost, in time, money, reputation, and relationships.
Proactive mediation prevents small issues from escalating into major problems.
It’s not about blame, it’s about rebuilding clarity, restoring trust, and creating a way forward that works for everyone.
What We Can Do For You:
Conflict Assessments: We listen to all sides, identify root causes, and clarify what’s at stake.
Facilitated Conversations: We provide a neutral, safe space for everyone to be heard and truly understood.
Collaborative Problem-Solving: We guide participants to build realistic, shared agreements they can stand behind.
Follow-Up Support: We don’t disappear when the session ends; we help you keep communication clear and respectful.
Who Can Benefit from Mediation?
✔️ Teams & Departments: Workgroups experiencing tension, misunderstandings, or clashing work styles.
✔️ Leaders & Staff: One-on-one conflicts, breakdowns between management and employees.
✔️ Families & Individuals: High-stakes conversations about care, inheritance, caregiving, or shared responsibilities.
✔️ Community Groups: Boards, nonprofits, and coalitions that want to prevent conflicts from stalling impact. With 20+ years of experience in health communication and conflict navigation, we know how the system works and where it breaks down.
Our mission is to help individuals, families, and teams navigate conflict with skill, compassion, and clarity, so misunderstandings don’t escalate into bigger problems that drain time, trust, and well-being.
Whether you’re facing tension in your workplace, working through a sensitive family matter, or trying to repair trust within a team, Compassionate Navigation is here to guide you through the tough conversations safely and productively.
We create a calm, neutral space where everyone’s voice can be heard, solutions can be co-created, and relationships can move forward with more understanding and respect.
Let us help you approach conflict with confidence and peace of mind. If you or your organization needs extra support, Compassionate Navigation, LLC offers personalized one-on-one or group mediation, in person or virtually, to meet you where you are.
Areas of Mediation
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General/Civil
When conflict arises between individuals, colleagues, or organizations, it can quickly become overwhelming. General (or civil) mediation helps people navigate disputes such as workplace tensions, business disagreements, neighbor conflicts, or service-related issues.
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Domestic
Family conflicts are deeply personal, and often emotionally complex. Domestic mediation supports individuals and families navigating challenges such as separation, divorce, co-parenting, or ongoing household conflict.
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Restorative Justice
Sometimes harm goes beyond disagreement; it impacts trust, relationships, and community. Restorative justice mediation focuses on repair rather than punishment, bringing together those affected by harm to acknowledge impact, take responsibility, and rebuild trust where possible.
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Elder Care
Decisions around aging, caregiving, and medical care can create tension within families, especially when emotions, roles, and responsibilities are unclear or changing. Elder care mediation provides a compassionate, guided space to navigate conversations around care decisions, finances, living arrangements, and family roles.
Our Offers
One-on-One Mediation Sessions (1 hour)
These sessions are for individuals or couples/partners who need help resolving specific conflicts, such as workplace discrimination, relationship issues, or family dynamics.
Hourly Rate $250 *
Sessions are designed to provide the time and space to address and resolve disputes with the guidance of an impartial mediator.
*If the cost is prohibitive due to financial constraints please contact us about sliding rates.
Package Deals
For clients who need ongoing support or who wish to resolve multiple issues, we offer discounted package deals. Packages provide flexibility and a reduced rate per session, making mediation more affordable.
Session Packages: Starting at $500
The session packages are ideal for clients with ongoing conflicts (e.g., workplace issues, relationship mediation, family disputes) or those who anticipate needing mediation for multiple sessions to reach a resolution.
University Mediation
Universities are complex environments where collaboration, communication, and culture intersect, often under high pressure. When miscommunication or interpersonal tension arises, early and skilled intervention can prevent long-term disruption.
Standard Rate: $350–$500/hour OR $2,500–$4,000/day.*
We offer facilitated group mediation sessions tailored for academic settings. These confidential, structured conversations support departments, teams, and student groups in resolving conflict collaboratively and constructively.
Rates based on the number of people involve in the mediation.
Organizational Mediation
For companies, nonprofits, or organizations looking for ongoing conflict mediation services or to resolve workplace disputes, we offer specialized packages.
Standard Rate (per half-day session, up to 4 hours): $2,000–$3,000
Sliding Scale Rate:
$1,000–$2,000 for nonprofit organizations or those with smaller budgets
Corporate mediation packages often include a needs assessment, facilitated discussions, and actionable conflict resolution plans for leadership teams or departments.
We're dedicated to making our services accessible to everyone who needs them. Recognizing that members of LGBTQIA+ communities, minority communities, and Veterans may face additional barriers, we're especially committed to supporting these populations. To ensure financial hardship doesn't prevent access to care, we offer a limited number of pro-bono and reduced-cost sessions monthly.
Application Process:
To apply for pro-bono services, please fill out the following application form outlining your financial situation and the nature of the dispute. We review applications on a case-by-case basis and offer support whenever possible.