An ability manifesting from a need to get in touch with negative emotions Jem doesn't have personal experience with. Hate, desperation, depression, etc.

Touch-activated empathy shows her the thought/memory driving a negative emotion. Has a temporary calming effect on the target, relieving them of their anguish. The ability to see the memory stops when physical contact is cut off, but the calming effect lingers long enough for her to at least get away.