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Safe Space for Dialogue—A Practice for Connected Consciousness and Compassion

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  • Bianca Briciu

    (School of Leadership, Ecology and Equity, Saint Paul University, Ottawa, ON K1S 1C4, Canada)

  • Sergio Michel

    (Secretary of Education, Irapuato 36660, Guanajuato, Mexico)

  • Rosario Chavez

    (Secretary of Education, Irapuato 36660, Guanajuato, Mexico)

Abstract

This paper analyzes Safe Space for Dialogue as a group practice for accessing connected consciousness through the safe expression of emotional experience, empathic listening, and compassionate witnessing. It highlights the importance of connected consciousness to overcome architectures of separation that breed fear, isolation, domination, and instrumentalization of relationships. Connected consciousness is an intersubjective, relational experience that makes possible connection, compassion, and empathic and generative dialogue. This article offers an outline of the main qualities of connected consciousness—safety, empathy and compassion, attunement, and resonance; it analyzes how the practice of Safe Space for Dialogue develops expanded awareness and compassion, supporting participants’ access to the connected consciousness.

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  • Bianca Briciu & Sergio Michel & Rosario Chavez, 2024. "Safe Space for Dialogue—A Practice for Connected Consciousness and Compassion," Challenges, MDPI, vol. 15(3), pages 1-15, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jchals:v:15:y:2024:i:3:p:36-:d:1432660
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