Intercultural MediationIntroductionThis document discusses an intercultural conflict scenario in which a mediator must apply the appropriate skills to resolve the conflict. To resolve these types of conflicts, mediators must apply an impartial approach to the conflict because the mediator must perceive and identify cultural differences to adequately resolve the conflict. The mediator must facilitate communication and must invoke the trust of the parties involved for an effective resolution of the intercultural conflict. The conflict discussed in this article revolves around a custody dispute in which the parties involved are a divorced couple who are in conflict over cultural difference. where every parent would like their daughter to grow up. The father is of Arab origin, raised with Islamic values ​​and significantly embraces his culture in every aspect of his life. According to Schencker (2011) “Traditionally, Muslim dads are heads of the household and are responsible for supporting their families and helping teach their children about life and Islam as they grow older.” The mother was born in the United States and is not committed to any religion. His morals and values ​​are firmly based in the United States justice system. He would consider himself a free spirit who enjoys the cultural freedom found in American culture. She wants her daughter to be able to enjoy the new experiences that American culture offers without being bound by rigid and inflexible cultural beliefs. These cultural differences are creating significant conflicts in child custody proceedings. Both parents would prefer to try to resolve this conflict through mediation rather than litigation. The parties involved in this conflict do not… half of the paper… Social Work, 49(3), 506-13. Retrieved January 22, 2012, from Research Library. (Document ID: 671516321). Poitras, J. (2007). The paradox of accepting one's share of responsibility in mediation. Journal of Negotiations, 23(3), 267-282. Retrieved January 23, 2012 from ABI/INFORM Global. (Document ID: 1313496891). Poitras, J. (2009). What drives parties to trust mediators? Journal of Negotiations, 25(3), 307-325. Retrieved January 22, 2012 from ABI/INFORM Global. (Document ID: 1823235871).Schencker, L. (2011). Utah's Muslim Dads: Lead by example, don't force. The Salt Lake Grandstand. Retrieved January 23, 2012, from ProQuest Newsstand. (Document ID: 2378719021).Werner, Barbara Lynn. (1994). Communication behaviors of the mediator and the client in child custody mediation. Women and Language, 17(2), 21. Retrieved January 22, 2012, from the Research Library. (Document ID: 4517660).