Raele Altano breaks down holding space, a communication practice that means creating a safe, nonjudgmental place for someone to talk. Key behaviors: don't rush to give opinions, avoid judgment, don't interrupt, show empathy, and skip toxic positivity.
We often hear about the term holding space and how we should hold space for others. Or how someone might be great at holding space for another person, or how someone's not so great at holding space for someone else. But what does holding space actually mean in communication? It's made up of three key factors, so think of it like a triangle, giving someone a safe, nonjudgmental, and supportive place to talk. And what does that look like? Number one not rushing to give your opinion. Number two, avoiding a judgmental tone and consciously making an effort to switch your tone from judgmental to curious. Number Number three, not interrupting. Or if you do accidentally interrupt, catching yourself and letting the other person continue. Number four showing empathy. I hear you, I understand, I'm sure that's hard, etc. Etc. Number 5 Avoiding the toxic positivity. As much as you might want to find a solution. So you're not rushing to say things like it could always be worse. Now it's your turn. What else would you add to this list from a communication standpoint? And what do you think of the term holding space? It's everywhere these days. So do you love it or do you hate it?
