Mediation in the schools: Self‐regulation, self‐esteem, and self‐discipline

Self‐regulation is a concept from the field of developmental psychology that describes a person's ability to generate socially approved behavior in the absence of external monitors. It is considered to be a significant aspect in the socialization of children. School‐based mediation programs that train students in communication and problemsolving skills and allow them to practice these skills, can be an asset to schools in a number of ways. Mediation is an effective way of addressing discipline problems that are especially difficult to handle using traditional means. At the same time, students participating in a mediation program are rehearsed in skills that lead to selfregulation.