The Nine Asks
Creating Safer and More Courageous Spaces
by Kimberly Danielle
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Pub Date Apr 01 2025 | Archive Date Not set
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Description
Organizations have a responsibility to ensure that people who come there to work, worship, or volunteer won’t experience harm.
Creating a safe space is easier said than done. People bring to their organizations their own personal and communal trauma, and others may bring assumptions and behaviors that cause further hurt and offense. Kimberly Brazwell’s concept of the “nine asks” lays out the practical expectations we should bring to communal engagement and explains how healing from trauma is the responsibility of communities, not simply individuals.
Among the nine asks are: • Be honest and vulnerable • Respect boundaries • Offer no judgment • Maintain confidentiality • Respect the process of learning the right language • Take the time to listen first
With Brazwell’s explanation of these principles—supported by stories and examples from the myriad teams she has coached—your church, nonprofit, or business will be well equipped to create a culture that truly supports and empowers people to be their best, healthiest selves.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9780664267551 |
| PRICE | $25.00 (USD) |
| PAGES | 240 |
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Featured Reviews
Kathryn H, Reviewer
The Nine Asks by Kimberly Danielle is a fantastic book on helping each one of us be more aware of the people around us and how we can help create areas that are welcoming and inviting to those around us while being mindful of the impact each one of us can bring. Among the nine asks are: • Be honest and vulnerable • Respect boundaries • Offer no judgment • Maintain confidentiality • Respect the process of learning the right language • Take the time to listen first . Each 'ask' is set up to name, explain, and then goes into different 'red light' (warnings on how we can turn an environment toxic), 'yellow light' (warnings on where we are too close to crossing a line that can change the situation to a toxic one OR can turn it back to a healthy situation), and 'green light' (healthiest way possible). Each of these asks are broken down and are presented and explained very well. I believe this is a great book for anyone who is in relationships with anyone. A book for everyone, basically. Highly recommend.
*I received a copy of this book from NetGalley. This review is my own opinion*
