Circle Holding
4-hr Training with Tessa
Trauma-informed & restorative practice
Sunday 21st September 11-3.30pm, £89
Venue: The Little Yoga Studio, Twyford (30 mins from Paddington, 3 min walk from station)
Circle facilitation skills can be used within a class setting, as part of a workshop, or as a standalone talking circle. They can also be used in any group scenario like a work meeting or support group as there are lots of transferrable skills.
The aim of circle holding, is to provide a safe space where people can share experiences and know that people will listen without judgement and in confidence.
The skill of facilitation is how to manage dynamics so that the sharing is at an appropriate level for the time that you have available within the session and to leave individuals feeling heard but not vulnerable through oversharing.
A trauma-informed approach is important to support people’s nervous systems and avoid triggering of any previous trauma. Restorative language is supportive and caring, whilst also providing boundaries and clear expectations.
This training will show you how to communicate well and compassionately in challenging situations or when big emotions arise. It is also useful in your personal life with friends, family or parenting.
This is an experiential workshop with lots of opportunities to try out techniques. Circle facilitation skills will be modelled throughout the day.
The training is not therapy and does not enable you to provide therapy but will give you confidence in supporting sharing through good communication and empathy, and in building community.
You will be eligible for a CPD certificate at the end of the workshop.
Feedback from other in person trainings
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From the beginning to end of the weekend I felt deeply held in the space that Tessa and Julia had created for our experiential learning experience. I really valued the in depth knowledge and experience that both brought to the weekend and the combination of practices that were experiential really resonated with my style of learning. I would highly recommend this training if you are thinking about doing it, it is such a valuable personal and professional experience."
Rachel Cross, Yoga Teacher, 2024 attendee
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“This is such a worthwhile, nourishing training. Even if you have no intention of setting up a circle any time soon, to be held in a space of compassionate listening and hold that space for others is the gift in itself and so very rare in our day to day lives.”
Diane King, Yoga Teacher & Celebrant, February 2024 attendee
