Phase 4. The Conflict – 7 Phases of a Blended Family

In Phase 4, conflict naturally rears its head and Bec and Vern chat about how we can deal with it appropriately and effectively. Parents may wonder if they can make this new family arrangement work. As we openly air our differences, how do we stay connected so that the whole family can move forward? How do we use conflict to grow the family?

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Phase 3. The Tension – 7 Phases of a Blended Family

In this phase there is a recognition of painful family dynamics and the tension that is created by this. Bec and Vern discuss how normal this is for blended families. How do we deal with sibling rivalries? How do we ensure that everyone in the house feels included and involved?

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Phase 2. The Reality – 7 Phases of a Blended Family

In episode 2, Bec and Vern explore what happens when reality hits and emotions in the household can run high. How do we navigate this phase of deeper immersion into our blended family?

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Phase 1. The Dream – 7 Phases of a Blended Family

In this first episode of this series - 7 Phases of Blended/Step families, Bec and Vern discuss the fantasy phase where everything is new and exciting and nothing can possibly go wrong. How do we recognize this phase as well as realise that it is a dream? How do we prepare for the reality?

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Writing on the Wall - A Creative Couples workshop

Have you ever been to Couples Counselling or therapy? Do you feel it helped you in your relationship? Would you like to find a fun and different way to connect with your partner? In this Podcast, Bec and Vern have a chat with a couple from Bendigo who participated in one of their creative workshops. After exposing their fears to each other by writing them on a wall, we supported Ayrlea and Kayla to create a mural over these fears to demonstrate their new understanding of each other. 

Also check out the YouTube video of this workshop - https://youtu.be/2vfZPoKfqO0

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Sexual Dysfunction. 7 Issues of Intimacy

The final episode in our series about issues with intimacy focusses more on the medical problems that can occur in relationships. Bec and Vern discuss how couples can deal with the psychological and physical impacts relating to sexual dysfunction that can interfere with our connection.  What are the problems that can occur and how do we support each other to stay close and deal with these issues? How can we be intimate without being intimate? 

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Sexual Disagreements. 7 Issues of Intimacy

Sexual Disinterest. 7 Issues of Intimacy

Sexual Disappointment. 7 Issues of Intimacy

Sexual Disapproval. 7 Issues of Intimacy