Crescent Wellness, Inc

A lesson in holding space, from an 11-year-old.

My daughter had a friend sleep over. They watched a scary movie and her friend started crying. She was afraid and having a hard time breathing.

My 11-year-old held her. Hugged her. And then calmly taught her how to do a physiological sigh.
Unprompted. Like a tiny therapist in pajamas. 😂

I give this kid tools constantly and honestly sometimes wonder if she’s just tolerating me. But last night she showed me she’s been listening all along.

Therapist mom win. 🥹

You don’t have to feel the same way someone else feels to show up for them. You just have to be willing to stay in the discomfort with them. That’s holding space. And it can be taught.

Sometimes between sessions, the mountains demand my attention.

“Bloom when you're ready, not when they're ready.” 🌱 Wise words from my 10 year old. ☺️
So often, the invisible rule committee tells us what we should do. Time to stop giving them so much power. Your growth isn’t a group project.