One Big, Happy Family
“I just want us to be one big, happy family.” I hear that sentence often when counseling blended families. If what is meant is: “Since we’re all living under the same roof, I’d like for every one to be civil toward one another”, then I have no problem with “one big, happy family”. But… if [...]
The Business of Divorce
In a recent blog entry (The Divorce Industrial Complex) Al Mohler writes: Few Americans seem to understand that marriage is being undermined by what can be called a “Divorce Industrial Complex” that includes lawyers, counselors, court personnel, and various others. I suppose I should be offended. I am one of those counselors who benefits financially [...]
Step-family Resources
Ron Deal is the leading voice among Christian counselors advocating for blended families. You can find his site here. There is also a Smart Step-Families blog (I think it’s written by a therapist who works with Ron, not by Ron himself). Other blogs include: 21st Century Stepdad Man Continuing the Stepparenting Journey TheStepfamilyLife – The [...]
