Blending step-families is one of the most difficult challenges. There
are so many obstacles and there seems to be no clear road-map for success.
It’s frustrating to learn that the love new partners have for each other and their kids isn’t always
enough. This job of blending can push the most in love and otherwise amazing couple to the brink.
At the core of this challenge, lies the
task of building an effective co-parenting team. In addition to love, commitment and trust, good communication
skills are an essential team-building ingredient.
While,
we may be very effective communicators in the workplace, we all know it’s different communicating at home.
At home, there’s so much more in play and so much more to lose. Add to this the complex task
of blending families and you have a challenge that can overwhelm the strongest and brightest among us.
At this point, seeking an experienced, professional counselor
is a good choice. I’ve helped many couples work to blend the separate families they love into a positive,
loving whole; into a family where the love of the adults can flourish and in turn create a nurturing, consistent environment
for their children.
To this end, I help couples
increase their marital and parenting effectiveness. We work on communication skills, building a co-parenting
team and assisting the adults and children develop healthy relationships.
Call to schedule
a free phone consultation: 503 827-0199.
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