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I\'m always available to answer questions via e-mail, telephone, or Skype.

If you\'re in a stepfamily now, or have a past stepfamily story, and would like to share it, please contact me. I never tire of hearing people\'s stories. I do not publish or share people\'s stories or personal information. This is strictly a means of lending an ear to people who want or need to share, whether they need to vent or want validation of their feelings.

 

Contact me today for a FREE EVALUATION!


I offer three services:consultations, mediations, and coaching.


Consultations:
$97

  1. Are you wondering when or how to introduce your significant other to your children?
  2. Are you struggling with how to tell your children that you\'re going to move in with somebody or get remarried?
  3. Are you wondering what to expect after you move in with your partner?
  4. Are you debating about whether to move in with your partner who has children? Not sure if you\'re ready to be a step parent?
  5. Do you have a tough decision to make, like moving or having another baby, and want help figuring out the best option?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, I recommend requesting a consultation with me. I\'ll ask you to explain your situation and your feelings. We will discuss your different options and I will offer insight of the probable results for each scenario. In some situations, this includes weighing the pros and cons of a big decision (ex. moving or having a baby).


Mediations: $97

  1. Do you and your partner repeatedly argue about the same thing?
  2. Are you and your partner unable to come to an agreement on an important issue?
  3. Is there a topic that generates heated discussions?
  4. Do you have a concern that is taking a toll on your relationship?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, I recommend you call me today to schedule a mediation. I use a practice called \"Fite Fair\" that is taught by The Stepfamily Foundation to mediate in a structured (but comfortable) format. It is designed to give each partner a better understanding of the other\'s perspective, find common ground, and facilitate the means to reach an agreement. Note that this is not the same structure of mediation you\'d receive through legal counsel or through a licensed mediator.

Coaching: $430/month

  1. Is everybody in your family constantly arguing and saying mean things about other family members?
  2. Are your children estranged from their non-custodial biological parent?
  3. Are your children hurting emotionally because they don\'t have a good relationship with their other parent?
  4. Are you struggling to bond with your adopted or step-children?
  5. Do your children not like or don\'t get along with your significant other / spouse?
  6. Is your relationship with your ex-spouse affecting your current relationship? Is he/she interfering with your ability to have a harmonious family life?
  7. Is everybody else\'s needs met, but not yours? Are your needs met rarely, last, or never?
  8. Have your kids been experiencing low self-esteem since your divorce or remarriage?
  9. Have your kids, or your step-kids, been acting out? Are you and your spouse having difficulty managing their behavior?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, I recommend you contact me to discuss your situation. I prefer speaking about personal circumstances in person, but am also available over the phone. After the initial meeting, I will give you specifics of how we will proceed and what you can expect from our coaching sessions.

I prefer to hold these sessions within the home environment because most people are more comfortable and relaxed in their own home. However, if this is not agreeable to your situation, I have comfortable alternative sites where we can meet.

Since the underlying issues within a stepfamily or adopted family affect every member, my coaching includes each member of the family, across all households. This includes custodial and non-custodial parents, step parents in both houses (if both biological parents are remarried), full or step siblings, and grand parents.

The goal of coaching a stepfamily is to guide and assist the family on the path to becoming a healthy functional stepfamily. A healthy functional family is defined as a family who understands and respects each other. When a periodical issue arises, they resolve them in a healthy manner.

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