Some parents want to involve their children in the family mediation process.   The safe way to hear a child's voice in the absence of a child would be to use the Child Inclusive Mediation process (CIM).  In CIM, a child will meet with a specially trained mental health professional acting as a child consultant.  The child consultant will then bring feedback into the mediation to inform the parents' discussions and decision-making. 

Listen to hear more about the process and how it works. Additionally in this episode, I share why not every mediation uses CIM. Next week, Dr Monica Borschel returns to share her thoughts about working as a child consultant.