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Stepfamilies

Researchers have found some good news and some bad news in regards to stepfamilies. The bad news is that the first three years can be so hard that the majority of couples end up divorcing. The good news is that for those who do make it to year five the families are generally stronger than traditional families. This probably has a lot to do with how much more stepfamilies have gone through together in those first five years.

Our goal is to help you become part of the good news stepfamily category. The most important step to achieve this goal is for you to form and sustain a healthy marriage.

If the foundation of a bridge is weak, then it will crumble under the stress of the loads that are put upon it. The same is true in stepfamilies. The foundation of a strong stepfamily is a strong marriage. In first time marriages the loads that are put on them are usually initially light and more time is given for the couple to form a solid marital foundation. This is generally not the case with stepfamilies. The loads are immediately heavy and if the marital relationship isn't solid then the whole structure crumbles quickly.

So, how do you form the type of marital foundation that will be able to withstand the pressures associated with stepfamilies? The key is to gain and implement the skills and knowledge that will allow you to quickly form and, most importantly, maintain a healthy marriage.

The following programs have been designed to help couples in stepfamilies to gain the skills and knowledge that will enable them to form and maintain a healthy marriage.

We highly recommend you become an informed consumer before you sign up for one of these programs. Possible questions you might ask include:

1. What is your experience and training in this program?

2. Is this program based on research and can you supply me with the references for the research articles it is based on?

3. What is the total cost for attending this program and how long does it last?

4. What are the specific relationship skills and knowledge taught in this program?

5. What are your expectations of us as participants?

6. Will any participant ever be asked or expected to share personal experiences in a group setting?

If you have a program to help couples in stepfamilies and would like it added to this list please please send us an email.

Program

Description

Dates and Location

Contact Information



Healthy Relationship Dating Program


Over 200 ideas of fun dates you can go on and strengthen your relaionship at the same time.


No cost


Click here to visit the Healthy Dating Program
Webpage
Keys to Unlocking the Door to a Healthy and Happy Marriage This pamphlet series teaches basic relationship skills and knowledge that can help a couple form and sustain a healthy marriage.

No cost
Click here to read and print the pamphlets
Stepfamily Association of America



Miriam Gennari

703-549-1422

email

website
PREP



Chaplain R. Stephen Epperson

202-433-2581

email

website
Marriage Encounter



Jose Fratti

703-960-4723

email

website
PAIRS



Clyde & Marian Horton

(301) 350-3998

email

website
Marriage Encounter



John and Loretta Scali 

703-631-5289

email

website
PREP



Helen McDowell LCSW

(301) 652-5411

email

website
Abundantly Living Services



Abundantly Living Services

202-269-3449

email

website
Couple Communication



Jim and Sue Keller

703-378-7095

email

website
PREP



Renee Bangura

202-685-9966

email

website
PREP



Anita Boyd

(240) 857-7507

email

website
Marriage Encounter



J R Moreno

301-937-4537

email

website
PREP



Karin Weber

301-907-0332

email

website
PAIRS



Diane Hampton  

202-399-2660

email

website
PREP



Richard A Cocozza Ph.D.

703-642-8381

email

website
PAIRS



Catherine Love

(703) 216-5230

email

website
FOCCUS



Office for Family Life

703-841-2550

email

website
PAIRS



Jon & Beverly Meyerson

(301) 657-2696

email

website
PAIRS



Jeff & Jill Williams

(301) 469-5873

email

website
PREP



Patrick Browning

301-885-0281

email

website
PAIRS



Ellen & Chuck Purcell

(703) 861-4600

email

website
Marriage Encounter



Mike and Ellie Whalen

301-924-5683

email

website
PREP



Pastor Lloyd Jr. & Luvator Coles

703-971-8184

email

website
PAIRS



Lynn Turner

(703) 549-9554

email

website
PREP



Patricia A Cole LCSW

703-841-2531

email

website
PAIRS



Kirk Balcom

(703) 867-1366

email

website
PREP



Linda Allen-Benton

301-567-0420

email

website


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