Book cover for 'The Mediator's Handbook' featuring icons of a speech bubble, scales, a branch, a signpost, shaking hands, a lightbulb, and a heart on a beige background.

Here are generated descriptions for images illustrating the slides of your PowerPoint on mediation based on The Mediator's Handbook and common mediation frameworks: *** ### Slide 1: Book Introduction **Image Description:** A clean book cover image featuring a calm, balanced design symbolizing conflict resolution. The title "The Mediator's Handbook" is visible with authors' names, accompanied by icons representing guidance, communication, and agreement. *** ### Slide 2: Mediation Frameworks **Image Description:** A flowchart diagram showing the mediation stages as connected circles or boxes: Opening → Storytelling → Issue Identification → Interest Exploration → Option Generation → Negotiation → Closure. Each stage is iconified with simple visuals (e.g., a speech bubble for storytelling, handshake for negotiation). *** ### Slide 3: What Mediation Looks Like **Image Description:** An illustration of a mediation session with a neutral mediator sitting between two parties, facilitating dialogue in a calm room. Symbols of active listening (ears, speech bubbles), emotional safety (hearts or shields), and respectful interaction are present. *** ### Slide 4: Goals of Mediation **Image Description:** A conceptual image showing two hands shaking above puzzle pieces fitting together, highlighting cooperation. Around the hands, keywords like "Clarity," "Empowerment," "Creative Solutions," "Relationships," and "Sustainability" form a circular frame. *** These images conceptually frame the See more