Prepare for Video-Conference Mediation Session via Zoom

If you're preparing to attend a video conference mediation via Zoom, there are a number of things you might want to consider.

1. Choose a private and quiet location to log on to Zoom and begin the video conference mediation.  During mediation it will be important to for you to clearly hear and understand the mediator and all participants and for them to hear and understand you, so plan ahead to make sure no background noises will become part of your mediation.
2. Choose a virtual background.  Zoom allows you the capability to choose a virtual background.  No green-screen is necessary.  You may choose to not use a virtual background.  Perhaps you are in an empty room, or you may want to use a live background.  If you want to use a virtual background, you can either choose from a stock background image available from the Zoom platform or you can upload your own image to use as a background.  Choose a background image free of clutter or distractions, remember you are the who the mediator and participants want to focus on.  Do not use a background with images or text that make a statement or that could evoke a negative reaction by the other participant or mediator.
3. Mediation is Confidential, so make sure no-one else is in the room with you while you are in the video conference mediation via Zoom.  
4. Drink and snacks. A video-conference mediation via Zoom may last for several hours to a full day.  The mediator will probably take breaks during the mediation process.  Take that opportunity to eat a snack or have a refreshment.