We are here to listen. . .
not to work miracles.
We are here to help people discover what they are feeling. . .
not to make feelings go away.
We are here to help people identify their options. . .
not to decide for them what they should do.
We are here to discuss steps with people. . .
not to take steps for them.
We are here to help people discover their own strength. . .
not to rescue them and leave them vulnerable.
We are here to help people discover how they can help themselves. . .
not to take responsibility for them.
We are here to help people learn to choose. . .
not to make it unnecessary for them to make difficult choices.
We are here to provide support for change.