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How To Find Contentment & Happiness As A Wife

Many women struggle to find happiness and contentment in their marriage or in their role as a wife.  Some find themselves waiting for a man to change or they wait for circumstances in their lives to change.  The truth is that there isn’t perfection to be found in another human being. However, when we shift our focus on God we become focused on the solution and not on the problem.  Find out how in the following broadcast from Focus On The Family Australia.

FOCUS ON THE FAMILY BROADCAST

Your marriage should radiate joy, but responsibility and routine often get in the way. Arlene Pellicane offers hope and encouragement as you seek happiness in your marriage. In this fun-filled conversation, you’ll hear how to become a happy wife by focusing on God instead of your problems and being purposeful in your marriage.” Focus On The Family.

For helpful insights listen to Focus on the Family’s broadcast below:

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Focus On the Family Australia Broadcasts

Where to Get Help

Talk to your doctor and see a mental health professional.
Visit CCAA to search for a Christian counsellor near you.
Visit ACA to search for a counsellor near you.

Studying at aifc

Have you thought about counselling?   It’s a great opportunity to learn how you can extend God’s love and grace to the hurting out in the community.

For those who would like to enrol in aifc’s accredited Christian counselling courses we have two intakes per year for courses commencing around the following months:

The beginning of each year in February
-Mid-Year courses commence in July

Enrolment Season – opens approximately 2 months prior our courses commencing. Enquire now and fill out the form with your details to receive course information by email.  Enrol online here during our enrolment season.

Those living overseas can study aifc’s courses via our Distance Based Program.
The International  Student Program,  enables those with a student visa to Study On Campus in Sydney.

Note: A Master of Counselling course was introduced in 2018.

Contact aifc Monday to Friday from 9am – 5pm with your enquiries on 6242 5111 or toll free on 1300 721 397

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Where to get help

24/7 Helplines
Lifeline: 13 11 14
Kids Helplines: 1800 551 800
Mensline: 1300 789 978
Beyond Blue: 1300 22 46 36
Headspace: 1800 650 890

Visit Abound to find a Christian Counsellor suited to your needs.

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