Episode 148 – Holding Space – What Does It Mean, and How We Do It

Jason starts us off this week checking in with an update about his niece. Jason starts with a little bit of history to catch us up to this point. He discusses the reasons his brother was not a part of his life, why he made the exception when his niece was born, and fills us in with the recent situation. Jason then discusses some of the boundaries he has had to put into place within this situation, as well as the ones he has needed to reinforce. In light of his brother’s victim mentality Jason also shares with us how he has not felt the need to engage on that level.

Holding space for someone is one of the most beautiful, supportive acts we can engage in. The process sounds simple but tends to be more involved than most people realize. Today we discuss the process of holding space, spelling out the steps to provide a truly supportive and safe environment. We also talk about some of the challenges and personal awareness we face while supporting those we care about. By the end we have laid out the basics of holding space and the things to be mindful of.