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disconnection with those they accompany, they must also aim to conclude
the relationship of accompaniment intentionally. Essentially, either mentors
or those accompanied can choose to end the relationship of accompaniment,
but either must do so in a particular way that invokes charity, compassion,
honesty, and understanding.
To conclude the relationship of accompaniment intentionally and grace-
fully, both mentors and those accompanied must communicate openly and
charitably about their desire to conclude the relationship. Depending on
the depth of the relationship, mentors and those accompanied can discern
if providing a reason for the conclusion might be helpful and charitable to
the other. If ending the relationship, mentors might direct those they have
accompanied to another suitable mentor. In any conclusion of a relationship
of accompaniment, both mentors and those accompanied must seek to give
one another the benefit of the doubt and to be open to understanding the
situations, needs, and circumstances of the other.