Stepfamily/Blended Family Support Groups

Mutual support groups whose members have experienced divorce and remarriage and are trying to establish a single family identity involving all former and current partners and their children. The groups provide an opportunity for participants to understand their complex relationships; work through feelings, including old resentments, related to their situation; and share information and tips for everyday living including coping with custody arrangements, facilitating cooperation, sharing the children and dealing with practical issues related to time. Meeting formats may include in-person, telephone or Internet options.