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Holding-Space Presence Check, a template from Arilda Surridge

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Holding-Space Presence Check

$7.00

A short self-check for before, during and after any session where people trust you with their time and attention.

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The details

A closer look

Holding space for people is beautiful work… and it asks a lot of us. This is a short self-check to use before, during and after any session where people trust you with their time and attention.

What’s inside

  • A before-the-session check: rest, the plan, setting down your own worries and knowing who to turn to
  • Five reminders for during the session, like listening more than you talk and slowing down when the room feels tense
  • Three steps for after, including rest before you plan the next session
  • A 1 to 5 rating: grounded, present, clear about your role and honest about your limits
  • Space for one thing you will do differently next time

Who it’s for

Therapists, coaches and wellness practitioners who lead, or are getting ready to lead, a retreat, workshop or group. And for anyone who wants a steady way to look after themselves while they look after others.

How to use it in 20 minutes

  1. Read the before list and tick what is true today.
  2. Keep the during list in mind, or on hand, while you lead.
  3. Afterwards, rate yourself 1 to 5 and write one thing you will change.

What you’ll walk away with

  • A simple routine to arrive grounded
  • An honest look at how each session went
  • One clear thing to try next time

Format

Fillable PDF, instant download. One page you can type into on screen, or print and fill in by hand.

This page is also inside the Leadership Starter Kit, with all three leadership templates for $15.

Good to know

Your workbook or course purchase is credited toward Retreat Ready if you join within 90 days.

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Questions

Before you buy

How do I get my files?

Right after checkout you get an email with your download links. The course opens in your account under My Courses.

What format is it?

Workbook and templates are fillable PDFs that work on screen or printed. The course is short video lessons with slides.

Can I get a refund?

All sales are final for digital products.

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