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Your First Session

Ready to try Meedi8? This guide walks you through your first mediation session.

Choose Your Session Type​

Solo Session​

Work through your thoughts privately with Meedi. Best for:

  • Processing emotions before a difficult conversation
  • Gaining clarity on your feelings and needs
  • Preparing what you want to communicate

Duo Mediation​

Have a guided conversation with another person. Best for:

  • Resolving ongoing conflicts
  • Having difficult conversations constructively
  • Working through misunderstandings
Start with Solo

We recommend starting with a Solo session to get comfortable with the platform and prepare your thoughts.

Starting a Solo Session​

Step 1: Open the Navigation Panel​

Tap the menu button (☰) in the top-right corner to open the Navigation Panel.

Step 2: Select "Solo"​

Tap the Solo button at the bottom of the Navigation Panel.

Step 3: Describe the Situation​

Tell Meedi what's on your mind. You can:

  • Type your thoughts
  • Record a voice message
  • Upload relevant files

Example prompts:

  • "I had an argument with my partner about household chores"
  • "I'm frustrated with a coworker who keeps missing deadlines"
  • "I need to have a difficult conversation with my parents"

Step 4: Engage with Meedi​

Meedi will ask questions to help you:

  • Identify your feelings
  • Understand your underlying needs
  • Prepare constructive language

Step 5: Get Your Summary​

When you're ready to finish, Meedi provides:

  • A summary of your situation
  • Your key feelings and needs
  • Suggested talking points

Starting a Duo Mediation​

Step 1: Open the Navigation Panel​

Tap the menu button (☰) in the top-right corner to open the Navigation Panel.

Step 2: Select "Duo"​

Tap the Duo button at the bottom of the Navigation Panel.

Step 3: Complete Your Coaching​

Before involving the other person, you'll have a private coaching session with Meedi (just like Solo).

When coaching is complete, you'll get a unique link. Share it with the other person via:

  • Email
  • Text message
  • Any messaging app

Step 5: Wait for Partner​

The other person needs to:

  1. Click the link
  2. Create an account (if needed)
  3. Complete their own coaching session

Step 6: Joint Mediation​

Once both are ready, you'll enter the mediation room where:

  • Meedi facilitates turn-by-turn conversation
  • Each person speaks, then listens
  • Meedi helps translate and summarize
  • You work toward understanding

Tips for Your First Session​

Be Honest​

The AI works best when you share openly. Everything is confidential.

Take Your Time​

There's no rush. Use the break feature if needed.

Trust the Process​

NVC techniques may feel different at first, but they're proven effective.

It's Okay to Stop​

You can pause or end any session at any time.

What to Expect​

Coaching Phase (15-30 min)

  • Share your perspective
  • Identify feelings and needs
  • Prepare for dialogue

Mediation Phase (30-60 min) (Duo only)

  • Turn-by-turn conversation
  • AI facilitates and summarizes
  • Work toward understanding

Report

  • Summary of key points
  • Agreed actions
  • Next steps

Common First-Time Questions​

"What if I don't know what to say?"​

Meedi will guide you with questions. Just start with what's on your mind.

"What if I get emotional?"​

That's completely normal and okay. Meedi is designed to help you work through emotions constructively.

"What if the other person gets angry?"​

Meedi monitors the conversation and will intervene if things get too heated.

Next Steps​