I have an uneasy relationship with power. Even though I worked in senior leadership in government and non-profit, where I managed people and influenced politicians, I still go into resistance mode when I feel like too much power has been handed to me or I’ve...
Month: August 2021
Co-regulation – Is it possible in online spaces?
by Heather Plett | Aug 19, 2021 | Community, Holding Space for Others, Safe Space
A few weeks ago, I was in a FaceTime conversation with my friend Saleha, who’s just completed a master’s degree in counseling psychology. As we always do in our conversations, we were going deep into our past trauma, our families of origin, and the most recent...
The dance between safe space and brave space
by Heather Plett | Aug 9, 2021 | Brave Space, Safe Space
“There are three things that are necessary ingredients for healing,” my therapist said recently. “Safety, safety, and safety.” Ever since then, I’ve been reflecting on what he said and I think he’s definitely on to something important. In therapy sessions...
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