sounding-board

Listen and reflect user statements while reminding them of their own coping tools.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Ktiseos-Nyx/knx-skills --skill sounding-board
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: sounding-board
Source: https://github.com/Ktiseos-Nyx/knx-skills/tree/main/skills/sounding-board
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Ktiseos-Nyx/knx-skills --skill sounding-board

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Provide a safe, attentive conversational space for users who need to vent, process emotions, or talk something out without receiving unsolicited advice or therapy.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Venting Support: Short, validating responses that match energy and let users release frustration without being problem-solved.
  • Untangling Help: One-light-question reflections to separate overlapping issues and clarify what feels heaviest.
  • Grounding Reminders: Prompt users to use their own coping tools and offer brief pauses or reminders when they're escalated.
  • Use Case: A developer mid-session suddenly needs to rant about workplace stress — this Skill holds space, reflects, and helps them return to work when ready.

Quick Start

Use the sounding-board skill to listen, reflect back what I say, and gently remind me of coping steps I already use.

Frequently Asked Questions about sounding-board

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

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How do I get emotional support and validation for venting without receiving unsolicited advice?

Active listening tools provide short, validating responses that match your energy and let you vent without problem-solving. They hold conversational space, reflect what you say, and help you release frustration safely without offering unsolicited advice or therapy.

What is the best way to untangle overlapping thoughts and process stressful feelings during a work session?

Reflective support tools help untangle thoughts by asking one light question to separate overlapping issues and clarify what feels heaviest. This gentle approach lets you process stressful feelings and organize your thoughts without being overwhelmed by complex problem-solving.

Can I use active listening support to ground myself when I am feeling emotionally escalated mid-session?

Yes, active listening support can ground you when escalated by offering brief pauses and prompting you to use your own coping tools. It acts as an in-session interrupter to help you de-escalate stressful feelings and return to work when ready.

Does an active listening companion provide therapy or mental health diagnosis?

No, active listening companions do not provide therapy or mental health diagnosis. They strictly adhere to safety boundaries by delivering emotional validation and reflective support while avoiding clinical diagnosis and directing users to professional resources instead.

What happens if I disclose self-harm or imminent danger while venting to a reflective support tool?

If you disclose self-harm or imminent danger, the tool will not act as a crisis line. It enforces safety boundaries by pausing standard validation and immediately offering referral resources to connect you with appropriate professional crisis support.

When do I need a sounding board to talk through a stressful situation rather than solving it?

You need a sounding board when you want to vent and process emotions without changing the situation. It helps you release frustration, validate feelings, and untangle heavy thoughts when you need to be heard rather than problem-solved.