Mediation Mends
sarah whitt founded the chicago peace practice to help people engage with conflict productively.
Before peacemaking, I spent my time studying art, systems and processes. When I took a basic mediation training course with the New York Peace Institute in 2022, I expected a stop on the scenic route. Instead I met a lightning bolt.
I’ve since trained nonstop with experts across the continent, learning a variety of philosophies, approaches, tools, and techniques. I’ve honed these skills with clients from around the world, facing disputes ranging from broken contracts to seemingly irreparable relationship damage. In addition to my private practice, I regularly offer pro bono mediation through the New York Peace Institute and the Families in Transition Program of the Children’s LAW Center.
I used to consider world peace an unanswered prayer. Now I know we each hold the key.
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Volunteer Work:
CASA of Cook County since 2019
Mediator with New York Peace Institute
Mediator with the Children’s LAW Center - Families in Transition Program
Peacemaking Training
High-Conflict Training with Bill Eddy of the High-Conflict Institute
Advanced Insight Mediation Training with The Curious Mediator
Divorce and Marital Mediation Training and Supervised Practicum with Center for Mediation & Training
Elder Care Mediation Training with Elder Decisions
Basic Mediation Training and Apprenticeship + Small Claims, Special Education, and Solo Mediation Training, as well as Restorative Justice/Circle Keeping with the New York Peace Institute.
OTHER EDUCATION
B.A. Bryn Mawr College, Magna Cum Laude
Why I mediate:
