About
ABOUT SHELDON FOREHAND
Sheldon Forehand is a Certified Professional Mediator and the owner of Forehand Mediation. For more than two decades, he has dedicated his career to helping people navigate conflict, make difficult decisions, and find practical solutions during some of life's most challenging moments.
His professional journey has provided a unique perspective on human behavior, communication, and conflict resolution. Working with at-risk youth, adults on probation and parole, families, and professionals has given Sheldon the ability to connect with people from all walks of life. Those experiences taught him that behind every conflict is a story, and that lasting resolution begins when people feel heard, understood, and respected.
In addition to his work in the public sector, Sheldon held leadership roles in the private sector where he developed expertise in negotiation, relationship management, and strategic problem-solving. Combined with his background in criminal justice and conflict management, these experiences have shaped a balanced, practical approach to mediation that emphasizes professionalism, preparation, and results.
As a mediator, Sheldon helps clients improve communication, identify the issues that matter most, uncover common ground, and develop agreements they create together. Rather than deciding outcomes for others, he guides parties through a constructive process that empowers them to make informed decisions and build durable agreements that work for their unique circumstances.
Sheldon's approach is grounded in both experience and modern neuroscience. He understands that conflict often triggers emotional reactions that make productive conversations difficult. By creating a calm, respectful, and structured environment, he helps clients move beyond reactive thinking, engage their higher-level reasoning, and participate in meaningful problem-solving. His ability to remain impartial while building trust allows people to have conversations they often believed were impossible.
Known for his calm presence, genuine curiosity, and practical communication style, Sheldon draws upon nearly three decades of experience helping individuals and families work through crises, major life transitions, and interpersonal conflict. Whether mediating family disputes, business disagreements, workplace conflicts, or community matters, his goal remains the same: to provide a professional forum where people can be heard, relationships can improve, and lasting solutions can be reached.
Sheldon is listed by the Idaho Supreme Court as a Child Custody Mediator and serves on the Board of Directors for the Idaho Mediation Association. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Boise State University, where he attended on a football scholarship.
Outside of mediation, Sheldon enjoys spending time with his wife, Jill, and their two sons, Khalil and Darion. He is an avid golfer and lifelong fan of the San Francisco 49ers and Boise State Broncos.
