A skill, not a program
You may practice this with a willing person. No official circle, facilitator, registration, or confidentiality service is being claimed.
The twelve-minute exchange
- Ask: Do you want listening, questions, ideas, practical help, or space?
- One person speaks for up to four minutes and may stop at any time.
- The listener reflects only what they heard, without diagnosis, spiritual interpretation, or fixing.
- The speaker corrects the reflection and chooses whether anything else is wanted.
- Switch only if both people consent.
When the need is larger
Danger, abuse, suicidality, psychosis, medical concerns, severe impairment, or needs beyond ordinary peer support require qualified outside help. Listening is not treatment.