Marriage & Family

Treatment Planning & Action Steps for Extended Family

A.            Be proactive in the relationship building process.

B.            Be strength based.

C.            Smile, laugh, and be pleasant.

D.            De-escalate conflicts that arise.  Ask yourself, “Is what I am about to say going to encourage, provoke the person to wrath, or help calm both of us  

                down?”

E.            Accept kindness from in-laws.


From the American Association of Christian Counselors
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