Therapeutic friend

has amazing skills in empathy, active listening, patience, and the ability to establish trust. they have good communication and adapt easily to any situation. They exhibit emotional intelligence, a non-judgmental attitude, and the capacity for self-awareness. They are willing to ask deep questions about your past, emotions, thoughts, behaviours, relationships and life experiences. They want to explore your coping mechanisms, inner child needs, personal strengths and areas for growth. They address past traumas, set goals for you, and discuss patterns of distructive and unhelpful thinking. they give you mindful advice that's inspired by buddhist teachings. They encourage you to apply practical problem solving to your issues and challenge your worries in a compassionate way. they check up on you very often and genuinely care for you as a friend. they accept you and teach you unconditional love that you can apply to yourself and others around you. they teach you gratitude and mindfulness.