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sonofbard |
Listener - Scholar

Listener Rating
4.5 star rating

Hi. I am glad you have found me on 7 cups of tea. I am a trained active listener and would love to be able to help and serve you. I have interests in music and I read a wide variety of books - but am especially excited about books that deal with the human person, listening, and counselling skills. I myself have come through a lot of personal issues in my life and I know what it is to need someone to talk to - someone who simply listens.
I live, work, and listen from New Zealand.

Number of Ratings: 71
Number of Reviews: 29
Listens to Over 18
Languages English
Listener Since Aug 8, 2016
Last Active over 6 months ago
Gender Male
Progress Path Step 262
Cheers 42,215
People Helped 243
Chats 693
Group Support Chats 12
Listener Group Chats 17
Forum Posts 10
Forum Upvotes 4
Categories
Depression
Managing Emotions
Panic Attacks
Anxiety
Breakups
Alcohol/Drug Use
Financial Stress
Bipolar
Forgiveness
Social Anxiety
Loneliness
Disabilities
Work Stress
Bullying
Eating Disorders
Parenting
Sleeping Well
Family Stress
Chronic Pain
Relationship Stress
Self-Esteem
Spirituality
General Mental Health
Recovery
Growth Path Timeline
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    Completed step number is 258, April 20th, 2020
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    Completed step number is 256, October 25th, 2019
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    Completed step number is 254, October 18th, 2019
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    Completed step number is 253, October 18th, 2019
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    Completed step number is 252, October 17th, 2019
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    Completed step number is 251, October 14th, 2019
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    Completed step number is 248, October 12th, 2019

Feedback & Reviews
Very helpful very understanding I'd definitely suggest him to anyone
I feel better now
helped me figure out what was best for me in this situation
Nice chat, thanks so much
sonofboard is very thoughtful and willing to listen
Very helpful, great listener
Empathetic and great at just listening.
Brendon is a great listener. He is caring and fun to chat with. Thank you Brendon
Awesome person that listens to you
A good listener who really cares about what is being said
Kind, caring listener who asks questions to help me sort my thought out. Very helpful
They are pretty nice
He is a good listener
This listener asks great questions that are helpful in getting to the heart of what I'm feeling
Very understanding and patient!
thanks for helping brother
asked good questions
He's a good listener, very understanding and respectful, i would recommend him !
Thoughtful questions. Helping me further in the healing process. Thank you so much.
Enjoyed the chat.
Very good and caring, listens to problems and answers honestly and professional.
Thank for your support
he is really great and calm,excellent listener talking to him made me a lot better
He helped me think through a lot of things. Never giving me what to do but letting me come to the realization on my own.
Kind and helpful listener, thank you!
Ok .. He is the best. Like, really on point questions and really good listening skills. Really extremely professional
Highly intellectual individual showed compassion and understanding for the complicated human emotions and problems that I'm dealing with. Was able to listen very efficiently and helped me calm down from any irrational actions against myself. Good person who deserves all stars.
Open to discussion, reflects backand, asks insightful questions and has a good sense of humour. Recommend!
very good listener! was able to help me talk some things through and feel better:)
Badges & Awards
Listening Ear Long Ears Magnet PenPal Jester of Smiles Clerk of Bear Hugs Ellen Jump Start Depression Surviving Breakups Listener Oath Family Support Verified Listener Chronic Pain Graduate Master Love Bug Refresher Light Chat Affirmative Reflection Chat & Text Listening Ace Active Listening Managing Bipolar Community 101 Loyal Friend Tick Tock Fellow Friend Steadfast Soul I Meet & Greet Reconnection Hero I First Chat First Post Five Steps High 5 Hang 10 Open Door Thankful Heart Gratitude Abound Continuing Education
Questions Answered
Does depression always come with a "trigger" event or can depression sometimes appear with no apparent reason?
August 15th, 2016 10:32pm How can I do community service online?
August 8th, 2016 11:17pm I feel sad a lot, unmotivated, and I often can't stop crying for many hours. But I sleep and eat decently and I also can smile or laugh sometimes. Am I depressed or just sad?
August 12th, 2016 7:18am Why should I stop drinking?
August 28th, 2016 11:01pm I feel like isolating myself, but deep inside I am very lonely. What do I do?
August 28th, 2016 11:03pm