healingcircle
nounUK /ˈhiːlɪŋˌsɜːkl/
US /ˈhiːlɪŋˌsɜːrkəl/
A healing circle is a group of people who sit together to help each other feel better.
After the storm, the neighbors formed a healing circle to share their feelings and support one another.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A traditional Indigenous gathering where participants speak in turn to restore harmony and well-being.
Elders led a healing circle to help the community recover from the loss.
3. A therapeutic group session in which people share experiences to promote emotional recovery.
The clinic offers a weekly healing circle for patients coping with grief.
4. A physical arrangement of chairs in a circle used in conflict resolution and restorative justice.
The school set up a healing circle in the library after the bullying incident.