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holding environment
holding environment A holding environment is a relational setting that provides enough safety and support for a person’s sense of self to remain continuous and authentic.
A holding environment is a relational setting that provides enough safety and support for a person’s sense of self to remain continuous and authentic. In this Winnicottian use, it helps the person tolerate disruption and allows genuine self-experience to gradually re-emerge.