I will actively listen to you for half an hour with unconditional positive regard. This includes repeating statements, empathetic analogy and asking for clarification or additional information, and excludes "waiting for my turn to talk." At the end of this time, you will have the opportunity to receive encouragement, praise and guidance, but only at your request.

Here's what people who know me say about me:

"[Emily] does well with explaining and making you think without making you feel less than."

"Understanding and patient."

"Good listener and great at seeing others' points of view."

"[Being around you] is like a warm spring rain."