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We invite people into the fullness of their humanity.
We support people in building relationships, navigating liminality, strengthening communities, tending grief, transforming conflict, and pursuing joy.

Two primary streams of our work:

Holding Space and Grounded Guidance

Circle – what is Holding Space

What is Holding Space?

Circle – what is a Grounded Guide

What is a Grounded Guide?

Circle – what is Holding Space

What is Holding Space?

Circle – what is a Grounded Guide

What is a Grounded Guide?

Our Holding Space programs support people in being present for others (and themselves) as they navigate challenging life circumstances.
Our Grounded Guidance programs help people develop the skills to lead people through challenging times into a more hopeful future.
(These streams overlap and many find value in pursuing both.)

Learn with us

Circle – LLS

become a grounded guide

Circle – FP

holding space foundation program

Circle – CP

holding space certification program

Circle – other courses

other online courses

We offer workshops, retreats, coaching, keynote addresses, and consulting that we trust will help you connect with your HUMANITY and grow your ability to be the best leader, friend, parent, community member, or global citizen that you can be.

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NEW!

Join us for an exciting new leadership program, rooted in kinship and hope. This is for everyone who yearns for a better world and wants to be part of the collective supporting its birth.

become a grounded guide

Access our resources

Circle – ATS

blog & podcast

Circle – free resources

free videos & ebooks

Circle – YouTube channel

Youtube
channel

Circle – books

books

Our work is especially meaningful in times of LIMINALITY – when the future is uncertain and we find ourselves navigating complexity, grief, fear, and instability. We believe that even in those times, when we experience the ambiguity and disorientation of being between stories, polarities, beliefs, and/or identities, we can find ways to ground ourselves, connect with each other, and access tenderness and joy.

How else can we help?

Circle – coaching

coaching

Circle – consulting

consulting & keynotes

Circle – our team

our global
team

Circle – connect with us

contact us

Hi there! We’re Krista and Heather and we’re the co-founders of the CENTRE FOR HOLDING SPACE. We’re delighted that you’ve made your way to our website and hope you’ll find what you’re looking for. We’ve created a lot of resources and avenues for learning and will continue to create more because we are so passionate about this work. We have a wonderful team working with us, and our community is spread across the globe. We look forward to connecting with you.

Learn about us here and read the Centre’s origin story here.

Krista & Heather

Join us as we embark on a journey in 2026 – Become a Grounded Guide.