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The Core Ingredients in the Treatment of Stepfamilies

Emily B. Visher

California School of Professional Psychology, Alameda

John S. Visher

Stanford University School of Medicine, California.

This article discusses the interventions that stepfamily couples report to be the most helpful in dealing with the challenges that they encounter These include validation and normalization of stepfamily life, psychoeducation, development of a parenting coalition, reduction of feelings of helplessness, and strengthening the couple relationship. Case illustrations stress positive outcomes for both adults and children.

The Family Journal, Vol. 2, No. 3, 208-214 (1994)
DOI: 10.1177/1066480794023004
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