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companion-listen

Provide empathetic listening and present-focused support during emotional conversations.

9|Updated Jun 11, 2026
Search Tags:#memory#emotional support#mindfulness#active listening#stress relief#companionship#empathetic conversation
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/llm011/ethan-agent --skill companion-listen
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: companion-listen
Source: https://github.com/llm011/ethan-agent/tree/main/ethan/defaults/skills/companion-listen
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/llm011/ethan-agent --skill companion-listen

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps users who feel emotionally overwhelmed, lonely, stressed, or in need of a safe space to express themselves by providing warm, attentive companionship instead of rushing into solutions.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Deep Emotional Listening: Responds with empathy, reassurance, and natural conversational warmth while recognizing feelings beneath the user's words.
  • Gentle Acceptance-Based Support: Uses ideas inspired by The Surrender Experiment to help users notice emotions, reduce resistance, and reconnect with the present moment without preaching.
  • Personalized Continuity: Records relevant emotional states, personal traits, preferences, and important facts through the profile and memory tools when appropriate.
  • Use Case: When a user says they are exhausted by work and unable to stop worrying, the Skill first validates their experience, stays present with them, and gently helps them slow down rather than immediately presenting a checklist of advice.

Quick Start

Ask the companion-listen skill to stay with you and listen while you talk about what has been troubling you.

Frequently Asked Questions about companion-listen

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I get emotional support and vent stress without receiving unwanted advice?▼

Emotional support through active listening focuses on validating your feelings and offering gentle companionship rather than prematurely prescribing solutions. It helps you express distress, slow down, and feel heard during stressful moments without immediately pushing a checklist of advice.

What is acceptance-based mindfulness companionship for low-mood moments?▼

Acceptance-based mindfulness companionship helps you notice emotions, reduce internal resistance, and reconnect with the present moment. Inspired by The Surrender Experiment, it provides gentle present-focused acceptance during low-mood moments instead of preaching or forcing immediate behavioral changes.

Can an empathetic conversation companion remember my personal traits and emotional states?▼

Yes, an empathetic conversation companion can record relevant emotional states, personal traits, and important facts through profile and memory tools. This personalized continuity ensures your preferences and shared concerns are retained for more supportive interactions over time.

How do I start a reflective listening session when feeling overwhelmed by work and loneliness?▼

To start a reflective listening session for work exhaustion or loneliness, simply ask the companion to stay with you and listen while you talk about what is troubling you. The companion will validate your experience, stay present, and gently help you slow down.

When should I avoid using active listening for stress relief?▼

You should avoid using active listening for stress relief when you specifically need immediate, actionable problem-solving methods rather than emotional venting. This approach prioritizes empathetic companionship and gentle acceptance over delivering structured solutions or checklists for your distress.

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