safe space – Stephen Davidson

How To Hold Space

May 22, 2020 by stephen davidson

There’s a difference between a safe space and a held space. When I imagine safe space I imagine a document outlining the rules about how I should behave. When I imagine a held space I imagine a person. For me, that’s a crucial difference. The very phrase, “Safe Space” can be problematic because it implies … Read more

The Talk: when and how to have difficult conversations with your group, class, or community

August 13, 2018August 10, 2018 by stephen davidson

The talk: when and how to have difficult conversations with your group, class, or community. 5 quick takeaways: Listen with an open mind Check your ego at the door Establish rules and systems for behaviour Say what needs to be said; it’s worth taking the time If somebody is being talked over, shift focus back … Read more