My Approach

Being in a steprelationship (that means you are married, living together or in a serious committed relationship) is different from a traditional relationship in that you have children from a previous relationship that are involved. It also means you are dealing with or have dealt with an ex-spouse (dead or alive). This changes to whole way of dealing with family issues. Having been in a stepmom since 1990, and having taken many years to come to understand how to deal with challenges related to being in a stepfamily, I know first hand how to help you get the results you want in a very short period of time.

I use several models when working with clients including the Stepfamily Foundation model that has an 84% success rate, brain based coaching, conflict resolution skills and effective communication strategies. As long as you are committed to doing the work, you will see some amazing transformation in very little time.

As a coach, I provide you with tools and expert guidance to help you have a successful family, marriage and life.

How It Works

We start by looking at the structure of your unique family dynamics and see where some of the issues are. Then, we look at communication tools as well as ways to help resolve conflict. We identify individual roles within the family and in the couple. I teach you negotiation skills and help you establish your set of House Rules which are very important. We then look at what types of expectations are realistic and which ones are not.

This approach is an action-oriented approach that requires you to do some homework. Active participation is part of the success of this approach. There are no guarantees, just as there are none in life, but this is a great opportunity to learn a new way to function and succeed as a family, in your marriage, and in your personal achievements.

Coaching--You are not alone, I am here to help

Coaching is done either via telephone or Zoom. The different methods of coaching allows you to work with me on your challenges and issues from anywhere. Meetings are scheduled ahead of time, and conversations are confidential.  Email and or Voxer between our sessions can support you if and when problems arise. I am available to guide you every step of the way.

Results You Can Expect

Coaching gives you proven and down-to-earth tools, goals that are doable, using clear examples you can refer to in everyday life. By having someone who has been there and understands where you are coming from, you CAN improve and heal your family.  And not merely surviving, but actually THRIVING in your relationship.

• You will have less anxiety and stress
• You will gain self-confidence and self-esteem in your role as a stepparent
• You will learn how to ask for support from your spouse/partner and others
• You will feel a sense of togetherness and start to bond more with each other
• You will feel more empowered and knowledgeable about how to deal with situations that arise within your steprelationship

Next Steps:

Schedule your FREE 30-minute Consultation where we'll look at what's currently going on in your home and life and explore options to create a stronger and healthier stepfamily, one STEP at a time. 

Here's the link to my calendar: FREE 30-Minute Consultation