In this podcast, we bring you insights into circle holding, whether you are an (aspiring) circle facilitator or attendee, through interviews with experienced circle holders and conversations between Julia and Tessa, the founders of Circle Holding.

In this episode Julia & Tessa talk about the role of the circle facilitator:

Our book Circle Holding: A Practical Guide to Facilitating Talking Circles is available at https://www.amazon.co.uk/Circle-Holding-Practical-Facilitating-Talking/dp/1805013157/

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When we talk to people about our book we are often asked the question:  What is circle holding or holding space?

When we dreamed up the title of the book we knew exactly we wanted a step-by-step approach as you can see from the subtitle: "A Practical Guide to Facilitating Talking Circles" clarified our intention.

Included in this overview is the following:

*It is about having someone who takes responsibility for the space

* As the facilitator you will have to make decisions about who speaks, for how long and when

*Sometimes you might have to interrupt people and that is why there is a level of skill involved in the role

*If you are already a teacher, group talking therapist, group coach, manager or space holder in other areas you are likely to have gained some of the skills required for talking circle and be drawn to doing this