Ease in the Neck and Shoulders

Two mediation themes came up. The first was a reflection on the role of mediator calm in helping to hold the container for the/ with the parties This led to the second theme, the idea of a different paradigm for mediation than the office-y, game-theory infused formal and rational sit-around the table model. In a more restorative mode, might there be permission for a group movement towards a shared relaxation? …Mindful breathing, humming, tone-setting.