Embodiment: Relational Tools for Facilitators & Spaceholders (Evenings)

Tue, 28 Apr, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Tue, 09 Jun, 2026 at 09:00 pm UTC+01:00

Edinburgh | Edinburgh

Ruth Friedman
Publisher/HostRuth Friedman
Embodiment: Relational Tools for Facilitators & Spaceholders (Evenings)
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Relational presence and embodiment for coaches, therapists and spaceholders. Practical tools, no experience needed. Part of a 6-part series
About this Event

Description

What makes the difference with those clients who are hardest to reach?

More often than not it's not the tool that you use, but the quality of your presence.

This series helps you develop exactly that, through easy to learn, practical embodiment tools.

As a result you will feel more resourced in your work, so that you are better able to work with challenging clients.

It can also help you to take your work to a deeper level. Each session is one step on that journey.

More info here

Eacgh Session runs once on a Thursday morning and once on a Tuesday evening
Tuesday evening series can be booked here

Session 1: The Embodied Practitioner (April 28th )

Discover how to access your body's own wisdom, and why this is a game changer for coaches, leaders and space-holders.

Session 2. The Art of Arrival (May 5th)
This easy to learn and accessible practice helps you arrive more fully in the room. This process can also help support your others to become more present and grounded.

Session 3. Discover The Felt Sense - Your Inner Compass (May 12th)

Your body has its own intelligence which you can learn to access so that you have more presence with others

Session 4. Following the Felt Sense with Focusing (May 26th) This session introduces you to your own inner felt sense. Explore how this can also support you to work others at a deeper level


Session 5. The Power of Relational Presence (June 2nd)
Experience the relational field between you and others through Circling Practices. Discover how this can positively impact your client work.


Session 6. Holding Space the Embodied Way (June 9th)
Explore how to hold space for others in an embodied and relational way. Experience being present with them as you also access your inner knowing as you work together
.Each session stands alone, come to one or come to all. Complete the full series and you can apply for a CPD certificate
Places are strictly limited.
"Any coach worth their salt will want to learn about presence and make it a foundation of their work with clients." — Helen Isacke, Founder Trusted Coach Directory

Who is this for?

This session is designed for anyone whose work centres around holding space for others. This includes: coaches, therapists, counsellors, mentors, meditation teachers, facilitators, and group leaders.

You will particularly benefit if you want to:

  • Enhance your presence and listening skills for deeper impact.
  • Integrate embodied techniques into your work with groups and clients.
  • Go beyond traditional approaches to coaching and facilitation.
  • Learn to work in a more authentic and embodied way.

If you don't fit this description exactly but feel curious — you are warmly welcome. These skills benefit a wide range of people and professions.


About the series

This session is part ofRelational Presence: Embodiment Tools for Coaches, Therapists and Space-holders a six-part series of workshops rooted in body-based awareness and relational presence.

Each session is offered twice — once on a Thursday morning and once on a Tuesday evening. Both cover identical content, so you can choose whichever time suits you best. You are also welcome to mix and match across sessions.

The series draws on Focusing, Circling practices, and somatic approaches to nervous system regulation. No prior experience is needed. Each session is complete in itself.


Small group format
The group size is deliberately kept small. This helps to ensure everyone gets the attention, space and connection that this work deserves. Places are limited.

CPD and certificationEach session is fully self-contained, come to one or come to all. If you attend the complete series, you can apply for a CPD certificate in recognition for attending the full programme.


What Past Participants Say

“This program provides essential tools for anyone looking to enhance their presence and relational abilities in a structured and supportive environment.”
—Wolfgang Broetz, Coach

“With these tools I’ll be able to create much deeper connections with my clients—and use them for my own wellbeing.”

“Being fully present and grounded opens new possibilities. I LOVE IT!”

“Being more present in myself and listening to my gut… this will make me a better coach.”

“Any coach worth their salt would want to learn and practice how they can be more present.”
—Helen Isacke, Founder, Trusted Coach Network


You can also watch these Video Testimonials

Ellie Nova, The Sober Coach

Helen Isacke, Founder, Trusted Coach Network

Mariell Patiki,Executive Coach

Scott Hennessey, Lead Generation Coach


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