How to hold space for someone

"Empathy has no script. There is no right or wrong way to do it. It's simply listening, holding space, withholding judgement, emotionally connecting, and communicating that incredibly healing message of 'You're not alone.'" - Brené Brown, PhD | See more at kate-hammer.com for all the inspiration you need for the week!

What does it mean to "hold space" for someone else? Walking with them without impeding or judgmental judging.

You may have heard the expression “holding space”. It is likely brought up when discussing how to offer the best kind of support for other people.

"What does it mean to hold space for another person? It means that we are willing to walk alongside another person in whatever journey they're on without judging them, making them feel inadequate, trying to fix them, or trying to impact the outcome. When we hold space for other people, we open our hearts, offer unconditional support, and let go of judgment and control." ~Heather Plett⠀

Have you ever sat by a loved one who was in pain and simply existed at that moment without saying a word to them? Yes, I know you’re all familiar with that feeling. We’ve all done that. We’ve felt the sadness within a person’s heart. We’ve all sensed the sorrow inside their soul. We’ve all held space for them. But what does “holding space” really means? We’ve all used that term but not all of us know the real meaning of holding space for someone else. Well, “holding space” is a concept that…