- Understanding
- Confidentiality
- A warm, caring environment
- A Nonjudgemental space to grow and share
- Someone on your side as you open up
- Clarity and honesty in identifying factors that contribute to your current situation
- Help in formulating a systematic plan to address your problems
- Accountability as you implement the plan
- Help identifying resources to help you complete your plan
- Encouragement and reinforcement as you work to make changes