Marriage Counselors
Ask your pastor for a trusted professional counselor in your area, or visit www.adventistfamilyministries.org to search the North American Division family ministries counselor database.
Helpful Websites for Domestic Violence
Family Violence Prevention Fund: www.endabuse.org/dvmonth. This site contains activities to highlight October as domestic violence awareness month.
National Coalition Against Domestic Violence: www.ncadv.org. Contains links to other related sites, ways to protect yourself, how to create a safety plan, statistics, advocacy, cosmetic and reconstructive support, and much more.
National Domestic Violence Hotline: www.ndv.org. Contains links to other related sites.
Plusline: www.plusline.org/resourcesearch.php. Contains links for stories, support group curriculum, help hotlines, research, videos, educational institutions, Spanish resources, and newsletters.
Polly's Place Network: www.pollysplacenetwork.com. Contains links to a list of professional counselors who can provide consultation, counseling, training, and seminar presentations. You will also find: books, workbooks, audio series, articles, devotionals, newsletters, and brochures.
Marriage Conferences and Retreats
October 8, 2005
From This Day Forward
South Bend, Ind.
Visit www.plusline.org/events.php or call (800) 732-7587 for registration information.
November 11–13, 2005
Married Couples Get-Away
Crystal Mountain, Mich.
Call Lyn White at (517) 316-1570 or e-mail: lwhite@misda.org.
February 10-12, 2006
Romance at the Ridge
Timber Ridge Camp
Spencer, Ind.
Call Collene Kelly at (317) 984-4376 or e-mail: Pastkelly@aol.com.
March 3–5, 2006
Marriage Retreat
Camp Au Sable
Grayling, Mich.
November 17-19, 2006
Marriage Maintenance Seminar
Place to be determined
Note: See page 15 for additional family ministry events.
