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In-depth resources written by Jon Larsen, LMFT, for returned missionaries and the families who love them.
The transition home after a mission is harder than anyone tells you. Jon Larsen, LMFT, walks through nine specific, research-backed struggles returned missionaries face, and exactly what helps with each one.
If you've been asking this question, Jon Larsen, LMFT answers it directly, with research, scripture, and 25 years of clinical experience working with young adults and their families.
When your missionary comes home early, the question is: what do you do next? Jon Larsen, LMFT and father of an early returned missionary, shares six practical strategies for parents navigating this difficult transition.
An early return from a mission is far more common than most LDS families realize — and far too misunderstood. This guide covers who early returned missionaries are, why they come home, what the research says, and how families can best support them through the transition.
Real questions from missionaries and their families answered honestly. If you don't see your question here, you can submit it and Jon or Brooklyn will answer it personally.
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