The Art of Holding Space

"Facilitating is one of the most gratifying experiences I’ve ever had." - Dean Powell

In this training you will learn how to open and close circles, invite energies, be supportive, different ways of facilitating circles, create a space of trust and security for your group participants.

When you hold space for someone, you bring your entire presence to them. You walk along with them without judgment, sharing their journey to an unknown destination. You give your heart, let go of control, and offer unconditional support.

Content:

• Introduction to Sacred Circles

• What is a sacred circle?

• Facilitator and physical space preparation

• How to be a space holder/facilitator?

• How to create a sacred space

• The 5 elements and the 4 directions

• Opening a circle

• Facilitating and holding space

• Closing a circle

• You'll discover how to be utterly present with someone yet also when to dance alongside so they can trust their own wisdom.

• You'll empower them to make their own choices because people are often more capable and intuitive than they give themselves credit for.

  
  

  Special Videos:

  
  

• How to create a shamanic altar

• How to open and close a circle according to shamanic tradition

Holding space is the process of witnessing and validating someone else's emotional state while simultaneously being present to your own.

No previous experience required, only the willingness to learn with an open heart.