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The Container: A Circling and Authentic Relating Podcast

Trauma-Informed Circling with John Thompson

Jun 3, 2024
In this podcast, John Thompson from Circling Europe discusses trauma-informed circling and surrendered leadership. They explore creating safe deep circling spaces, evolution of Circling Europe, importance of trauma-informed practices, transformative power of circling, and announcement of International Circling Festival.
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Quick takeaways

  • Trauma-informed circling creates grounded interactions by balancing safety and depth.
  • Circling Europe's growth highlights transformative practices evolving towards deeper psychological understanding.

Deep dives

Becoming Trauma-Informed in Circling Spaces

Circling Europe faced challenges in creating trauma-informed circling spaces where deep processes triggered participants, leading some to reject the practice. To address this, John Thompson and his organization delved into trauma-informed practices, resulting in deeper and more grounded interactions. By balancing safety and depth, circling environments have evolved to support personal development and maintain safety.

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