In guidance and coaching the phrase "holding space" refers to creating a secure environment where clients can sit with feelings and thoughts with unconditional positive regard. You have emotions that you are comfortable feeling and expressing, and emotions that you resist feeling and expressing. This is true for each of us. If you are uncomfortable with an emotion in yourself then you will be uncomfortable with it in your clients, and can unintentionally set them back rather than move them forward. You can begin to explore expanding your Emotional Fitness with a short assessment, identifying areas where you can hold greater empathy to move your clients forward with their goals.