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What does “holding space” really mean? Part 1: How to become a more empathetic listener

Michael CalozMarch 12, 2018Exploring Feelings, Other WritingLeave a Comment

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Summary: I kept hearing people saying that they were “holding space” for me, but it took me months to understand what that really meant. In this post, I unpack that phrase. I’ll explain how to be … Read More

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