10 Ways to hold space for someone undergoing trauma

1) Listen to understand. Don't listen to respond.

2) Witness and validate the feelings and emotions shared

3) Avoid fixing or minimizing what they feel. Avoid 'silver-lining' the situation

4) Practice being truly, fully present and mindful

5) Allow all feelings and emotions to be there

6) Engage in radical acceptance

7) Create a safe container for all parts of them

8) Support their own intuition, knowledge and wisdom

9) Trust that they can take care of their needs

10) Be aware of your own responses or defenses

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