One foundation of Wellness Psychology is believing that listening is loving.   Some key aspects of developing a behavior and attitude pattern of listening to self and others include the following: 

• Listening is a gift that allows another to take what is inside them and bring it out in the open to be seen and understood more fully in a loving, non-judgemental atmosphere.
• Understanding that each of us has a different view of ourselves and our world, we can be loving by listening carefully to ourselves and each other.