Full Description
Nautilus Award WinnerHolding space is the practice of compassionately witnessing, accepting, and supporting someone without judgement, while retaining your boundaries and sense of self.The ability to "hold space" for yourself and for others has never been more urgent. Faced with global issues of climate change, political unrest, violence, and economic crises, more citizens of the world are experiencing disconnection, grief, and a deep sense of loneliness than at any other time. But, with the right tools, you and your circle can become part of the solution. In this profound book, facilitator and speaker Heather Plett empowers you with constructive, actionable practices for transforming conflict, building boundaries, and increasing sovereignty in your own life-and the lives of those closest to you.You'll learn:- How to create a non-judgmental space for yourself and others- How to build trust and autonomy- How to create and refine your circle of trust- How to move through trauma- How to reawaken your authentic identity- How to work through conflict- How to create "brave spaces" that allow for free expressionWhen we hold space for other people, we open our hearts, offer unconditional support, and let go of judgement and control. We show we are willing to walk alongside another person in whatever journey they're on without making them feel inadequate, needing to change them, or trying to impact the outcome.By holding space, you create a container for liberation to occur in your life and in society. The Art of Holding Space is an instrument for hope, transition, and positive change in our time of near-constant transition, as we yearn to emerge into a new story.
Contents
IntroductionPart One: The Fundamentals of Holding Space1 What Is "Holding Space"?2 Liminal Space 3 The Essential Elements of Holding Space4 What Guides and Supports You 5 Refining Your Container 6 Hijacking Space 7 When Close Is Too Close 8 Problematic Behaviours 9 Bypassing Liminal Space Part Two: Strengthening the Container10 Your Psychic Membrane 11 Psychic Membranes in Relationship12 Circles of Trust13 The Spiral of Authenticity 14 Recognizing Shock Absorbers15 Holding Space and Your Unmet Needs 16 Practices that Strengthen the Container17 Our Bodies and Holding Space 18 Allowing Others to Be Your Bowl 19 The Shadow Part Three: Advanced Concepts20 From Safe Spaces to Brave Spaces 21 Understanding Power 22 Privilege, Oppression, and Intersectionality23 Holding Space at the Intersection 24 When there Is Conflict 25 The Circle as Container 26 Seeking Sovereignty 27 Holding Space for Human Evolution Acknowledgements Notes
