Contents
Overview: To create a safe space, collectively defined by participants as a space in which they can bring their “full selves” without having to “filter” what they say, it’s necessary to ensure mutual learning is possible and risk is mitigated.
A safe space may exist in the abstract, such as during a conversation about a sensitive subject, or in physical form, like a private meeting room. On a college campus, a safe space can be any location deemed “safe” by student volunteers or faculty with inclusion/diversity training.
positive space | safer space |
---|---|
safe-space | autonomous space |
safe environment | supportive environment |
welcoming environment |
Safe spaces for students coping with trauma
In K-12 schools, safe spaces and trauma-informed practices help students learn to self-regulate and process negative emotions like anger and sadness. They’re able to develop long-term, self-management abilities that make room for academic success as they get older.
Start by getting comfortable in a quiet place where you won’t be disturbed, and take a couple of minutes to focus on your breathing, close your eyes, become aware of any tension in your body, and let that tension go with each out-breath. Imagine a place where you can feel calm, peaceful and safe.
What does safe space mean? A safe space is a physical or metaphorical place for people, usually of marginalized identities, to feel free of judgment or harm.
From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English safe placea place where something is not likely to be stolen or lostkeep/put something in a safe place Keep your credit cards in a safe place.
In order to truly have safety, you must establish safety within yourself. Focusing on your physical health lays the foundation for internal safety. Establishing internal safety requires you to tend to any ailments, as well as to eat healthy foods, exercise regularly, and sleep sufficiently.
Wash surfaces with a general household cleaner to remove germs. Rinse with water, and follow with an EPA-registered disinfectant to kill germs. Read the label to make sure it states that EPA has approved the product for effectiveness against influenza A virus.
Child-centered learning, the cultural ethos that the school follows, the conduct and behavior of the teachers and a stress-free learning environment encourages joyful learning. Among various parameters used for measuring the Happiness Index, psychological well being of people is considered a prime factor.
Safe Space Visualisation is a stress-reduction technique that can be used to soothe yourself by imagining a peaceful, safe place where you can relax. By engaging with your imaginary senses of vision, sound, smell, touch, and taste, you can calm your body’s physical responses to stress or anxiety.
In this exercise, you are guided to imagine a place in which you feel safe and calm, a place in which you are reminded of your wisdom, strength, qualities and skills. …