Free Class: Designing Dynamic Stepfamilies

This FREE Class is available beginning at the end of September and is designed for stepfamilies:

Where: Bon Secours Mary Immaculate Hospital Health Resource Center 2 Bernardine Drive, Newport News, VA 23602

When: Fridays, September 27 to November 1, 2019 (no class October 18) from 6 pm to 8 pm

Cost: Free

Description: Few challenges in life are more difficult than bringing the pieces of two families together. Past hurt, high hopes, pre-existing relationships and different backgrounds can make this task incredibly tough. Knowing what to expect and what is normal for a step-family can reduce the pressure of unrealistic expectations. This interactive, five-week workshop series is designed to tackle the challenges of bringing the pieces of two families together. Practical information for the inevitable challenges of stepfamily life. FREE!!

•   Lenses of Communication – What causes communication collisions
•   Fundamental differences between stepfamilies and biological families
•   Step-Discipline – What does and doesn’t work
•   Money & Stuff – Entanglements brought from previous marriages
•   Realistic expectations for the step couple relationship
•   Stages of Stepfamily Wars – Predictable stages: emotional landmines and hope for conquering the challenges of stepfamily living

To register or for more information, call 757-886-6511 or e-mail [email protected]