You can beat the odds of the blended.
It can take up to 5 years for individual family members to adapt to the blending two families into one step family, and up to 7 years for the new family to feel “normal”. How the first few months and years are handled can make a significant difference in the level of stress individuals in the family experience and ultimately the effectiveness of blending process. Couples who plan ahead, to address potential issues, can reduce negative dynamic interactions and support healthy connections with greater consistency.
The design of this package is to address several key areas as well as the ones unique to each family in an expedited period of time which includes:
- Understanding the experiences of children and adolescents
- Developing healthy attachments
- Protecting the marriage
- Boundaries for parenting
- Navigating non-residential biological parents
- Establishment of new family rules and policies
- Reactions and dynamics unique to the blending process
- Discipline structures
- Finances
- Handling conflict
- And other issues
Coast to Coast Counseling & Wellness providers have specialized training and clinical experience helping families come together and developing new health connections through their new family.
Package Includes: Up to 4 sessions per month
“High Availability” Family Blending Package includes: Up to 8 sessions per month with high-availability after hours availability.
See our Rates page for package pricing.