Being There For Your Teen – The Simple Art Of “Holding Space” (Part 4)
Photo by Tim Mossholder on Unsplash In part 1, we understood what is ‘Holding Space’. In part 2, we looked at how parents may struggle with specific skills. In part 3, we saw…
Photo by Tim Mossholder on Unsplash In part 1, we understood what is ‘Holding Space’. In part 2, we looked at how parents may struggle with specific skills. In part 3, we saw…
Photo by Chris Lawton on Unsplash 1-2-cha-cha-cha, 3-4-cha-cha-cha, let’s-do-cha-cha-cha, ooo-ooo-cha-cha-cha!!! Picture ‘holding space’ as a dance – a rhythmic exchange between parents and teenagers. It's not a solo performance; it's a duet where…
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