The Art Of Holding Circle ~ Facilitator Training in Sacred Space-Holding for Women
A Calling. A Responsibility. A Devotion.
To hold a circle is to hold the world still - just long enough for a woman to hear her own truth.
This is a training for women who feel the call to create sacred space.
To gather others in safety, warmth, and authenticity.
To offer more than just candles and cushions - but deep presence, trauma-aware space, and the kind of listening that touches the soul.
Whether you’re new to circle holding or have been walking beside women for years, this training will meet you at your depth. Together, we explore what it means to hold sacred space in a way that is embodied, ethical, and real.
🌸 My Path with Circle Work
For over seven years, I’ve been holding spaces for women - from small gatherings in living rooms to large retreats, rites of passage, red tents, and seasonal ceremonies. I’ve sat in circle with mothers, daughters, survivors, birth workers, seekers, and sisters.
I’ve witnessed the breaking open, the rising, the remembering.
This work isn’t just something I do - it’s how I live.
And over the years, I’ve learned that how we hold space matters.
That intention is not enough - we must hold with integrity, sensitivity, and a deep understanding of the nervous system, trauma, and emotional safety.
This training brings together all I’ve learned - through practice, devotion, training, and lived experience - to support you in stepping into this sacred role with confidence and care.
💫 This Training Includes:
— The energetics of circle holding
— Structure, flow & sacred container setting
— Trauma-aware language & nervous system sensitivity
— Boundaries, consent & safe group dynamics
— Opening & closing rituals
— Holding grief, joy, silence & sharing
— The importance of self-regulation as a facilitator
— Creating altars & working with seasonal rhythms
— Integration & aftercare
— Ethics, pricing & your unique facilitator voice
— Reflection, journaling, and ceremony
— Certificate of completion
🕊️ Practical Details
Location: The Barn Temple, Dodleston (CH4)
Format: In-person training (small group or 1:1 option available)
Duration: Full day training (6–7 hours)
🌕 You’ll Leave With:
– A toolkit of skills, insights, and frameworks to hold circle with confidence
– A deeper understanding of what it means to lead with integrity and safety
– A printed certificate of completion
– A rekindled connection
to your role as a guide, listener, and weaver of women’s stories
Customer Reviews
I've known Laurie for some time and trusted her completely. So when this new offering was presented to me, I knew I was in safe hands.
She taught me the foundations of holding circle in a trauma informed space, with love and compassion whilst holding boundaries for myself, and being respectful of other people's boundaries.
We focused on structure of a workshop, how to create the right ambience, and trusting your wisdom to lead.
I had a circle booked the very next day with a few friends to test out all that I learnt. The energy was beautiful and i felt completely at ease.
I attended this training with Laurie a few months ago now and as I am new to facilitating women’s circles I thought it would be a great opportunity to learn from Laurie as I have been to many of her circles and gatherings and I have always felt so held and safe to show up exactly as I am.
This training has expanded my understanding of how to hold safe contained spaces for women, how to navigate challenges that may arise, how to structure my circles, how to hold clear and strong boundaries, how to create an altar, the history of women gathering together and different themes I can use in my circles.
It has also boosted my confidence and given me a solid foundation to move forward with my offerings.
Laurie made me feel very welcome and comfortable as always, we had our own little altar, some cacao and a sharing circle together and then went on with the training which was very in-depth and informative.
Thank you Laurie for being a part of my journey and for being so devoted to this work, training and yourself. You can really see and feel how much love you have put into all of this.
I highly recommend this training if you’re feeling the call to start your own circles, events or gatherings but you don’t know where to start or lack the confidence in your capabilities. It will give you the boost of confidence, skill and understanding that you need to facilitate these deeply healing offerings.
Here is a picture of my first altar from my movement circle I hosted a few weeks ago ❤️🌀🌹
