1. Explain/Discuss: a. the stages of the mediation process; The number of stages of the mediation process varies based on which approach you are looking at. There can be anywhere from 5-13 different stages that have been identified. b. how the mediator's role changes during the different stages of the mediation process. 2. Explain/Discuss: a. when and why, might one prefer to use the Carter Center "single text" technique in mediation