Resolving Conflict With Clarity
Professional mediation services in the greater Toronto area helping individuals, families, and businesses find negotiated settled agreements.
With over 20 years of experience, PCK Mediation provides a safe, structured environment where all voices are heard and respected.
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Our Mediation Services
Specialized mediation services tailored to your unique situation, helping you navigate complex conflicts with compassion and expertise.
- • Divorce and separation agreements
- • Child custody and access arrangements
- • Property division and support
- • Parenting plan development
- • Employee-manager disputes
- • Team conflict resolution
- • Harassment and discrimination issues
- • Performance and conduct matters
- • Motor Vehicle Accident
- • Insurance settlement
- • Lease disagreements
- • Contract disagreement
- • Ontario Health at Home and their clients with Primary Decision Makers
- • Health Care Providers and patients
- • Siblings and Elder parents
- • Wills
Why Choose Professional Mediation?
Cost-Effective
Mediation typically costs 70-80% less than traditional litigation while achieving better outcomes.
Faster Resolution
Most mediations are completed within weeks or months, not years like court proceedings.
Better Relationships
Preserve important relationships while finding solutions that work for everyone involved.
Why Choose PCK Mediation
Our commitment to neutrality, confidentiality, and practical solutions sets us apart in the mediation landscape.
With extensive training in conflict resolution, we bring both expertise and empathy to every session. Over 85% of our mediations result in successful resolution.
Complete Neutrality
We maintain strict impartiality, ensuring all parties feel heard and respected throughout the mediation process. Our role is to facilitate communication, not to take sides.
Our mediators are trained to recognize and address power imbalances, ensuring fair participation from all parties.
Strict Confidentiality
All discussions remain completely confidential, creating a safe space for open and honest communication. What's said in mediation stays in mediation.
This confidentiality extends to all documents and communications, giving you freedom to explore creative solutions.
Practical Agreements
We focus on creating realistic, sustainable solutions that work for everyone involved in the long term. Our agreements are clear, enforceable, and adaptable.
Every agreement includes implementation strategies and follow-up procedures to ensure lasting success.
Our Credentials & Experience
Chartered Mediator (C. Med) from the ADR Institute of Ontario, our lead mediator holds advanced certifications in family mediation and workplace conflict resolution.
About Phillip C. Kravetsky C.Med
Over two decades of expertise in Alternative Dispute Resolution, helping families and businesses find peaceful solutions.
Phillip C. Kravetsky C.Med
Chartered Mediator (C.Med)
20+ Years Experience
Direct Contact:
416 822 3968
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Educational Background
Phil began his academic journey in 2001 at age 34, attending York University's Atkinson College Specialized Honours Psychology program. His dedication to understanding human behavior and conflict resolution led him to pursue additional training in Alternative Dispute Resolution in 2004.
While studying psychology, Phil was introduced to Therapeutic Family Mediation (TFM), which sparked his passion for mediation. He immediately contacted Dr. Michael Benjamin Ph.D, co-developer of TFM, beginning a mentorship that would shape his entire career.
Professional Achievements
Graduating with Exceptional standing from York University's ADR program, Phil earned his Specialized Honours Psychology BA and Master's in Counseling Psychology. In 2013, he achieved his Chartered Mediators (C.Med) designation from ADR Canada (Ontario) - the highest designation in the mediation field.
That same year, ADR Chambers (a division of Stitt Feld Handy Law Group) contracted Phil to help mediate the Financial Securities Commission of Ontario (FSCO) motor vehicle accident cases backlog, where he successfully mediated hundreds of cases.
Current Practice
As a proud member of both ADRIO (ADR Institute of Ontario) and ADRIC (ADR Institute of Canada), Phil currently works with various ADR rosters including Ontario Health. He handles insurance and family cases referred by prominent Ontario Family Law firms, bringing his extensive experience to each unique situation.
His mediation services span Small Claims, Family, Workplace, and Insurance matters. Recent successes include settling complex workplace disputes, family conflicts, and wrongful dismissal mediations.
Teaching & Speaking
Phil has taught Alternative Dispute Resolution at Herzing College and served as a part-time Professor Instructor of Psychology at Durham College. His expertise is regularly sought after for lectures, workshops, and educational sessions.
He has presented to colleges and law firms including the Filion Wakely Thorup Angeletti Law Group, sharing his knowledge of various Alternative Dispute Resolution models.
Ready to Work Together?
With over 20 years of dedicated service in the mediation field, Phil continues to help individuals, families, and businesses find resolution through common, respectful processes. Aside from earning a Master's degree in Counselling Psychology, Phil's extensive training in various mediation models, specifically Therapeutic Family Mediation under Dr. Michael Benjamin, OBM co-founder of TFM. Phil maintains an ongoing commitment to professional excellence ensuring you receive the highest quality of mediation service.
Our Mediation Process
A clear, structured approach designed to help you reach resolution efficiently and effectively.
Initial Intake & Assessment
We begin with a confidential consultation to understand your situation and explain the process in detail.
What happens:
- • Free 30-minute consultation
- • Situation assessment
- • Process explanation
- • Cost estimate
Structured Mediation Sessions
Facilitated sessions where all parties work together to identify core issues and develop mutually beneficial solutions.
Session features:
- • 2-3 hour focused sessions
- • Structured agenda
- • Ground rules establishment
- • Option generation
Agreement Drafting
We help draft a comprehensive, legally sound agreement that accurately reflects all decisions made during mediation.
Agreement includes:
- • Clear terms and conditions
- • Implementation timeline
- • Dispute resolution procedures
- • Modification processes
Follow-up & Support
Ongoing support to ensure your agreement works effectively and address implementation challenges.
Support includes:
- • 90-day check-in call
- • Implementation guidance
- • Modification assistance
- • Resource referrals
What to Expect
Timeline
- • Simple matters: 2-4 sessions over 4-6 weeks
- • Complex cases: 6-10 sessions over 2-4 months
- • Family matters: 4-8 sessions over 6-12 weeks
Your Role
- • Come prepared with relevant documents
- • Be open to hearing other perspectives
- • Focus on interests, not positions
- • Commit to the process and ground rules
What Our Clients Say
Real experiences from families and businesses we've helped navigate their most challenging conflicts.
"PCKMediation helped us navigate our divorce with dignity and respect. The process was fair, and we were able to create a parenting plan that truly works for our children."
"Our business partnership was on the verge of collapse after 10 years. Through mediation, we found a way forward that preserved our friendship and our company. We're stronger than ever now."
"The workplace mediation session resolved months of tension in our team. The mediator was professional, neutral, and helped us find common ground. Our productivity has improved dramatically."
"After 18 months of litigation that was draining us financially and emotionally, we decided to try mediation. In just 5 sessions, we reached agreements on custody, support, and property division."
"Our family business was being torn apart by sibling rivalry. The mediation process helped us separate family dynamics from business decisions. We now have clear roles and we're talking to each other again."
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about our mediation services
Get In Touch
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Contact Information
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