A HELD Space™ is a decompression space designed for rest, regulation, and connection, with access to trained Active Listeners. While many organizations offer quiet rooms, wellness rooms, sensory spaces, or break areas, a HELD Space™ combines two essential elements: An intentionally designed environment and access to human support.

The {DEN} is a pilot partnership between HELD Agency and Venture X Burlington Coworking Offices, co-creating a new kind of coworking experience -- one that includes space to rest, regulate, and recharge during the workday. We believe safe spaces aren’t just created. They’re HELD. What is the {DEN}? The {DEN} is a dedicated HELD Space™ inside your coworking environment designed for nervous system recovery during the workday. Inside the space, members can step out of output-mode and into: Rest...

At first glance, a “quiet room” and a “held space” might look similar. Both offer somewhere to step away from the noise and reset. But...