Facilitation Part 2!

We’re back with part two of our conversation about facilitation and today we’re getting into the meat of creating and holding containers. We answer questions like: What even is a container? Why do they matter? How do you know if it’s set or not? And more!

We also lay out some really important reminders like: Even though many practitioners call upon and integrate “ancient wisdom” into their experiences, we live in modern times. Our “villages” and communities are much different. Not to mention the illusions of connectivity we navigate with technology vs actually being connected, held, and supported.

We also explore the nuances between online and in-person containers, group and solo experiences. How different types of containers are appropriate, accessible, or most aligned through various seasons and cycles of life, and why you may tend to prefer particular types.

(4:00) Judgements and expectations that shape containers

(8:01) Alchemy’s definition of container and why it’s necessary for transformation / transmutation to occur

(11:30) The facilitator's true responsibility

(17:06) On “safe spaces” - spoiler, there’s no such thing!

(25:00) The worst facilitation Elizabeth ever experienced in her life

(32:00) Some nuance to “everyone is your mirror”

(37:00) Differences between ritual and ceremonial spaces

(47:00) The importance of always listening to your own intuition as a participant in containers + Elisha’s experience at a well-known retreat center when keeping it spiritual went wrong

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