StepFamily Life Newsletter The StepFamily Life Newsletter

July 2009

In This Issue
New Website Premieres
Share Your Story
StepMom Support at Summer Rates
Upcoming Events
July 25: Tune in for the radio premiere of Stepfamily Straight Talk with host Tricia Powe and guest co-host Susan Swanson. The show will discuss the positions of all family members in a stepfamily system. Tune in July 25 from 11:30 a.m. - 12:50 p.m. (pst): NewDayTalkRadio.com.
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Stepfamily life requires a lot from each adult in the stepcouple. It requires each to learn and use good relationship skills to strengthen the relationship so they can survive the challenges they will face together as a couple. When couples do not keep their connection to one another strong, very often it falls apart. Look for upcoming articles on relationship skills to help you and your partner develop a strong, satisfying connection.
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New StepFamily Center Website Premieres
 
We have spent the past few months revising The StepFamily Center website to better serve you. Here are just some of the many things you will find on the new and improved site:
 
Articles: Learn some tips for navigating stepfamily life by reading one of the many original articles written by The StepFamily Center's Executive Director Susan Swanson.
 
Newsletter Archive: Missed a past issue of The StepFamily Life Newsletter? Find all past issues on this page.
 
Services: Whether you would like couples counseling, support groups, phone sessions or continuing education, The StepFamily Center offers it all. Click here to see a list of services.
 
Just For You: Here we answer questions posed by different members of a stepfamily to provide you some guidance in your role.
 
Media: The latest goings on at The StepFamily Center can be found on this page.
 
We hope the revised website provides you the tools you need to successfully navigate stepfamily life. We would love to hear your comments, or any suggestions you may have. Enjoy!
Share Your Story of StepFamily Survival 
Do you consider yourself a stepfamily survivor? If so, we'd love to hear your story! We need adults who have experienced stepfamily life, whether you are a stepparent, a biological parent who remarried, or someone who grew up as a stepchild. We are looking for people who have been part of a stepfamily for at least 10 years. Whether your story is good or bad, it's likely one other people in stepfamilies will benefit from. 
 
To share your story, please contact Communications Director Leslie Davis at leslie@stepfamilycenter.com. We hope to hear from you!
StepMom Support at Special Summer Rates 
If you are a stepmom who would like to get support and tips from other stepmoms, join The StepFamily Center's StepMom Support Group. The group is being offered at a special summer rate of $40 for each session, with the group running for 5 weeks.

The StepMom Support Group is held Thursdays from 8-9:30 p.m. in Beverly Hills. For more information and to register for the group, contact Susan at (310) 274-2780 or susan@stepfamilycenter.com.