Information: The Foundation houses a library of articles and recordings that describe stepfamily dynamics and the actions necessary to address and resolve difficulties that commonly appear in a stepfamily setting. Our Directors regularly present free information seminars for the public and other interested groups and organizations. Our staff are currently preparing a book of strategies for addressing persistent stepfamily problems and developing a number of instructional videos and interactive course materials.   

Support:  Foundation volunteers (who have all completed one or more of our courses) are available to provide telephone support to individuals needing an opportunity to: discuss their particular concerns, get some ideas, or do some brainstorming. Referrals to community based support groups are also available.

Courses:  The Foundation provides on-going courses for stepfamily members regarding stepfamily dynamics and strategies for addressing stepfamily specific concerns.

Counselling: Individual, couple and family counselling are all available. Most can be delivered via in-person sessions, telephone conference sessions, and/or videoconference sessions.

Training:  The Foundation provides training and accreditation for Counsellors, Instructors and other professionals providing services to stepfamilies.

Research:  Research to: a) further the knowledge base regarding stepfamilies, and b) to develop better methods to assist stepfamilies achieve stability and harmony are on-going at the Foundation.

Referrals: As appropriate, the Foundation provides referrals to Stepfamily Foundation approved counselling, mediation, legal, and other professionals with specific expertise in the stepfamily.

The information contained on this page is for the personal use of stepfamily members visiting this web site. All other use, reproduction, distribution or storage of this work, in whole or in part, by any and all means, without the express written permission of the author, is strictly prohibited.

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