Introduction In life we ​​constantly face a series of spiraling moments, whether it is a spiral in our thought processes, in everyday events, or in our relationships. These spirals in life can move in an upward or downward direction, up being the more positive of the two. Looking closely at the possible situations that could arise, there are times when mediation is a necessary tool for problem solving. Firmly believing that relationships are important factors in our lives, transformative mediation is of the utmost importance because it works to reverse any downward spiral that occurs within our relationships. (Bush & Pope, 2002) In the following paragraphs we will take a more in-depth look at transformative mediation and how this model can be used in different mediation situations. Definition of Transformative MediationTransformative mediation in simple terms can be briefly explained as a form of mediation that aims to resolve more than just the problem at hand. Transformative mediation seeks to teach and train the parties involved to reach a positive solution for their current problem but also for any problems they may encounter in the future. (Bush & Folger, 1994) The primary goal of transformative mediation is to bring both empowerment and recognition into the session. (Bush & Folger, 1994) The goal of empowerment is to develop parties so that they acquire the skills needed to make better decisions. The goal of recognition is for the parties involved to have a greater awareness of the situation in question and the issues that arise in relationships with other parties involved. (Burgess, 1997) Ultimately, transformative mediation defined is a style of mediation that does not define the core part of the mediation document: responding to conflict through empowerment and recognition. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass Publishers. Bush, R., & Pope, S. (2002). Changing the quality of conflictual interaction: the principles and practice of transformative mediation. Pepperdine Dispute Resolution Law Journal, 3(1), 67-96.Foster, K. (2003, June). A study on mediation styles; A comparative analysis of evaluative and transformative styles. Retrieved 2013 from Mediate.com: http://www.mediate.com/articles/fosterk1.cfmParanica, K., Prom, S., & Simon, D. (2013). An introduction to transformative mediation. 2013 Conflict Resolution Association Annual Conference, (pp. 6-15). Minneapolis, MN. United States Postal Service website. (n.d.). Information: Transformative Mediation. Retrieved 2013 from www.usps.com: https://about.usps.com/what-we-are-doing/redress/transformative-mediation.htm