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About ASCENT

Resolving conflicts, offering clarity, and creating peace of mind.

Welcome to ASCENT Mediation & Associates, LLC, your trusted partner in resolving conflicts through effective mediation services. We understand that conflicts can arise in various aspects of life, and not all disputes need to end up in costly, time-consuming litigation. Whether you're dealing with pre-litigated disputes, family and marital conflicts, or non-litigated conflicts, our mediation services offer a peaceful and constructive path to resolution right here in the beautiful Black Hills.

About Tina M. Wildberger

Tina is a Black Hills, South Dakota native with 20-plus years of experience working with families and individuals in the Black Hills community and with partnerships and commercial business disputes in Utah. She graduated from Regent University School of Law in Virginia Beach, Virginia, with a Master of Arts Degree, majoring in Law with a concentration in Alternative Dispute Resolution & Business Law. Tina is now a full-time Mediation Specialist, Parenting Coordinator, Child Custody Evaluator, and ASCENT Mediation & Associates owner and founder in Rapid City.

Tina received additional formal training in mediation from the American Bar Association in Advanced Mediation and Advocacy Skills, Domestic Violence Mediation from the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges, and Child Custody Evaluations from the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC). She also completed the 2023 Custody Evaluator Domestic Violence Training from the Custody Evaluator Domestic Violence Institute and the Fundamentals of Parenting.

Tina is a member of National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ), the American Counseling Association (ACA), Association of Christian Counselors (AACC), the Association for Spiritual, Ethical, and Religious Values in Counseling (ASERVIC), Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC), AFCC Chapter member in Colorado, Texas and Utah, and member of the American Bar Association Dispute Resolution, Family Law & Business Law Sections.

My Approach to Mediation

At ASCENT, we believe that mediation is a valuable alternative to litigation, providing a quicker and more cost-effective way to resolve conflicts. My experience is working with individuals, businesses, and organizations to facilitate open and constructive discussions, helping parties find mutually agreeable solutions.

My approach to mediation focuses on:

Neutral Ground: I provide a neutral and safe environment for parties to express their concerns and ideas openly.
Mediator Neutrality: Our mediators are impartial professionals who do not take sides but facilitate communication and cooperation.
Effective Communication: I emphasize active listening, clear communication, and problem-solving techniques to promote understanding and collaboration.
Customized Solutions: I tailor our mediation processes to suit the unique needs of each case, ensuring a fair and practical resolution.
Confidentiality: All discussions within the mediation process remain confidential, creating a safe space for dialogue.