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Mostly, I listen. I want to understand what's going on before I say much of anything, and by the end of the call we'll both have a sense of whether we can help.
Yes. In my experience, "I'm fine" is often what missionaries say because they don't want to worry you, not because they actually are. Trust that you're asking for a reason. A 30-minute call doesn't cost anything, and it can help you get a clearer picture of whether there's something to pay attention to.
Both. Coming home early comes with its own challenges, like feeling like you failed, questions about who you are now, and the pressure to explain yourself to everyone. But I work with plenty of missionaries who finished their full mission and are still struggling. If coming home has been harder than you expected, this call is for you, however long you served.
Yes. Parent coaching is a big part of what we do. A lot of times the most helpful thing I can do is help you figure out how to be there for your missionary, what to say and what not to say, and how to support them without making things harder. You don't have to wait until they're ready.
A lot of the help out there isn't built for the missionary experience. Well-meaning friends, general counselors, even some church resources don't always understand this world from the inside. I've spent more than 25 years working with young adults and families, I'm a returned missionary myself, and I'm the father of an early returned missionary. Brooklyn, who works with us as a peer mentor, came home early herself and has lived it.
For missionaries who are hesitant to ask for help at all, coaching doesn't carry the same stigma as therapy. There's less focus on what's wrong and more on moving forward. Every session is online, from the privacy of home. There's no office, no waiting room, and no running into someone they know and having to explain where they've been. Just an honest conversation from wherever they feel comfortable.
No. Every session is online, by video or phone, and we work with families all over the country. If you have an internet connection and 30 minutes, we can talk.
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