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Home » Marriage » MARRIAGE 911 – Questions and Answers

MARRIAGE 911 – Questions and Answers

By Focus on the Family
February 7, 2020

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FOR CHURCHES

The First Phone Call – What to do when a couple calls for help.

FOR MENTORS

Honoring Walls – What to do when someone doesn’t want to talk about their issues.
Caring for Yourself as a Mentor – How to stay emotionally healthy when mentoring.

MENTORING vs COUNSELING

When to Refer Someone to a Counselor.

Topics: Marriage Conflict, Marriage Crisis

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