Parenting Coordination versus Parenting Mediation - how are they different?

The question in the title of this post is a common one, and there is still a lot of confusion in the public sphere about the difference between these two modalities of family dispute resolution (also known as FDR).

PC (parenting coordination or parenting coordinator) and PM (parenting mediation or parenting mediator) are similar in some respects but materially different in others. When you are searching for a professional to assist you in dealing with parenting issues arising out of a separation, it is important to understand the difference between these two modalities so you can target your search to the right individual and the right process.