Ambivalence Experiences in Patchwork Families from the Perspective of Socialisation Theory and Mediation Practice

The aim of this article is to link a theoretical presentation of socialisation in how patchwork families live together with a perspective of mediation in practice. As an illustration, a case of separation/divorce mediation will be analysed based on the ambivalence concept according to Luscher. It will be demonstrated that in addition to thematising and visualising ambiguous and conflictive situations in practical mediation, new scopes of action and development can be explored. Consequently, living together in new contexts can be arranged in a positive way. The creative approach to ambivalences also has positive effects on the structuring of socialisation and learning processes. It can therefore be assumed that this approach contributes to successful life choices for those who are involved.