Holding space
"Holding space" is a concept meaning to create a safe space for someone by being present for them physically, emotionally, and mentally without judgment.
History
The term was originally popularized by Heather Plett, a writer from Canada, in a then-viral 2015 blog post. Plett described the term as: "being 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."[1][2]
The term is often used in the context of therapy where the concept of safe spaces is a common theme.[1][3]
The phrase gained rapid popularity in November 2024 following an interview between Tracy E. Gilchrist and Wicked actresses Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande.[4]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "What Does It Mean to Hold Space?". Psychology Today. 23 May 2023. Retrieved 28 November 2024.
- ↑ "What it means to "hold space" for people, plus eight tips on how to do it well". 11 March 2015. Archived from the original on 22 July 2024. Retrieved 28 November 2024. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "What "Holding Space" for Someone Means and How To Do It". Well and Good. 3 October 2021. Archived from the original on 27 May 2024. Retrieved 28 November 2024. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Donnelly, Matt (2024-11-26). "'Holding Space' for 'Defying Gravity': Viral 'Wicked' Journalist on Getting Recognized in Public, Selling Merch and What on Earth She Meant". Variety. Archived from the original on 2024-11-27. Retrieved 2024-11-28. Unknown parameter
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