Welcome
Stepparenting and Stepfamily Resources is designed to provide information and counseling to families or individuals in the St. Louis area.
Stepfamilies are the fastest growing family from in the United States today. Old rules and expectations of bioligical families do not apply
| How stepfamlies are different: | ||
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every family member suffers loss | |
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Parent-Child relationship predates the couple relationship | |
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other biological parents and relatives have influence over the stepfamily | |
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children live in two different households | |
| Problems that result from theses differences include: | ||
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competition and conflict with ex-spouses | |
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differences in discipline style | |
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loyalty issues for children and biological parents | |
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unresolved issues of loss from past family "break-ups" | |
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questions of how to "fit in" with the new family | |
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custody changes and its impact on families | |
Stepparenting and Stepfamily Resources administrator Rosette Signorelli, msw, acsw,lcsw, combines personal and professional experience to provide education, therapy, and training for those who are navigating the often challengine stages of stepfamily developement.
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At Stepparenting and Stepfamily Resources a family can find a supportive and non-threatening atmosphere, to both encourage individual growth and help the new family find their unique method of blending.
For More Information Call: |
(314) 644-3366 |
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