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Daily Archives: February 20, 2026

Kintsugi Bowl — By Shane Dempsey, ARC Mediation Partner Over the last few years, I’ve found myself reflecting on the Japanese aesthetic of wabi?sabi; the appreciation of imperfection, impermanence, and the beauty that emerges from life’s inevitable struggles. It has reshaped how I understand conflict, and support clients in mediation. We often meet […]

Wabi-Sabi, IFS, and the Art of Mediation

February 20, 2026 in Mediation Research / Mediation Services / Mediation Theory tagged mediation / philosophy / psychology / psychotherapy by shane

By Shane Dempsey, ARC Partner I was reading an article on Mediate.com which highlighted something we’ve noted for several years. Neurodiversity isn’t an exception in mediation; it’s part of the normal variation of human experience. With an estimated one in seven people being neurodivergent, mediators are called to understand how […]

Neurodiversity in Mediation – Why Inclusive Practice Matters

February 20, 2026 in Mediation Research / Mediation Services / Mediation Theory tagged mediation / neurodivergence / neurodiversity by shane

Paolo Coehlo quote — By Shane Dempsey, ARC Partner I often hear clients say their conflict “came out of nowhere.” Yet once they begin telling their story, it becomes clear the issues have been simmering; sometimes for years, sometimes for decades.This is especially true in disputes between family members, friends, and long?standing colleagues. A […]

The Power of a Transformational No

February 20, 2026 in Mediation Theory tagged mediation / neurodivergence / psychology by shane