"I'm listening, take your time..."

Giving space to share and listening with interest and attention.

"What's that like for you?"

Asking attuned and caring questions.

"I hear you."

Letting people know you hear what they are saying.

"So you're saying..."

Paraphrasing or summarizing what you heard.

"Sounds like..."

Tentatively naming the underlying feeling, desire, or value.

"That makes sense."

Finding ways their experience makes sense or is understandable given the context.

"I feel that with you."

Feeling what others feel and showing it, especially through your body.

"Yeah, that's like..."

Actively engaging, building on what others say and connecting dots.

"Me too."

Sharing related personal experiences, briefly.

"I agree with you on..."

Naming areas of agreement or shared goals.

"I care about what you're going through."

Showing your compassion, sympathy, or care for others.

"You've changed my mind about that."

Saying how you have been influenced by what the person is saying.

"You've got this."

Positive, supportive statements that honor others.

"Can I suggest..."

Offering advice, solutions, comfort, or practical help.

"I've got your back."

Standing with others, having their back and being their ally.

"I was thinking of you..."

Proactively taking actions that consider the needs and desires of others.