TY - JOUR
T1 - Holding Space
T2 - An Effective Intervention for When Hope Wanes
AU - Lane, Annette
AU - Reed, Marlette
AU - Schroeder, Rose
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© The Author(s), 2025.
PY - 2025
Y1 - 2025
N2 - Holding space is a person-centered, non-judgmental approach to working with clients. This approach goes beyond listening to client concerns; it entails deep listening and being present, developing trust with clients, and helping them connect goals with values. Within this brief account, the concept of holding space is described. What it is and is not is explained. Examples of holding space are woven throughout in order illustrate this concept. Finally, implications for professionals are provided.
AB - Holding space is a person-centered, non-judgmental approach to working with clients. This approach goes beyond listening to client concerns; it entails deep listening and being present, developing trust with clients, and helping them connect goals with values. Within this brief account, the concept of holding space is described. What it is and is not is explained. Examples of holding space are woven throughout in order illustrate this concept. Finally, implications for professionals are provided.
KW - Communication
KW - Patient engagement
KW - Patient experience
KW - Quality of care
UR - https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105012878324
U2 - 10.35680/2372-0247.2027
DO - 10.35680/2372-0247.2027
M3 - Journal Article
AN - SCOPUS:105012878324
VL - 12
SP - 24
EP - 26
JO - Patient Experience Journal
JF - Patient Experience Journal
IS - 2
ER -
