• Esteem them for reaching out for help in this area of life
  • Encourage them to take this online pressure test and to discuss the results with you
  • Encourage them to consider attending a FamilyLife Weekend to Remember marriage getaway
  • Encourage them to read an appropriate Online Help or resource from those listed in this Mentor Guide and discuss that with you
  • Let them know they are not alone, stress is common to all marriages
  • Assure them that stress management is a skill that can be learned
  • Encourage them to read God’s word about the “Sabbath” rest and to open their heart to God’s wisdom in that area of life
  • Encourage them that small changes can lead to big results when it comes to stress, but that stressful things will continue to “pile up” if not addressed
  • Encourage them to set aside some time to make a list of what’s truly important in their life and to include their spouse in that exercise if possible
  • Encourage them to not lose heart or give up hope… that God can still give them the “abundant life” He desires, but it will take some significant adjustments and could take time
  • Encourage your mentee to get involved in a local, Bible-believing church for spiritual growth and accountability