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There is no need
to fly by the seat of your pants! Below are some of the resources we refer to during SAM Planning. "We'll be your Alice." (See Terms of Use/Disclaimer Tab) Many
of the following resources will provide you additional resources on their websites. It is smart to vet
resources to ensure they are compatible with your needs. This page is scheduled for restructuring. Meanwhile, here is the old page:
. Life and death crisis: http://twitter.com/800273TALK or http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ Nationwide Suicide Prevention hotline. There is no shame in needing help. It is needing help but doing nothing that costs us so much. Please,
do not hesitate to reach out to a professional whenever necessary. . Susan Davis Swanson, was our first guest co-host
for the experiential run of Stepfamily Straight Talk! www.stepfamilycenter.com Susan's understanding comes not only  from a professional perspective, but also having been a stepfamily member for many years. She is the Executive Director
of the Stepfamily Center in Beverly Hills, CA, where she offers a variety of support options.
Susan also has a talk show on Tuesdays at 11:00 a.m. on www.NewDayTalkRadio.com.
. . . .  Shirley Cress Dudley, one of the most caring professionals in the
stepfamily arena I have had the privilege to speak with: Shirley Cress Dudley is a licensed professional counselor with a
master's degree in Marriage and Family Counseling, and a master's degree in
Education. She is the author of Blended Family Advice and the founder of The Blended and Step Family Resource Center, offering
coaching, ebooks, a monthly newsletter, reader's forum and more. Her website
is: www.BlendedFamilyAdvice.com Shirley is married and is in a stepfamily with five kids, ages 15-22. She has a passion for helping marriages and families,
especially blended families, grow strong and be successful. . [logo pending] We offer coaching
and seminars to families and individuals seeking to improve communication skills. 70% or more of communication occurs
in silence – we will teach you how to use silent communication to your family’s advantage. www.Outfluence.com, 888-881-1660. . Claudette L. Chenevert, Stepfamily Life Coach
Coaching Steps LLC
Email:claudette@coachingsteps.com
Twitter: www.twitter.com/stepmomcoach 703-915-2470
To get your free report on "Top Secrets of Highly Effective Family Communicators" go to www.coachingsteps.com
"How will the world be different tomorrow as a result of our meeting today?" by Kathie Dannemiller
"People will be accountable and committed to what they have a hand in creating" from "Community:
The structure of belonging" by Peter Block . Men's resource: www.stepfathers.org
. Peggy Nolan, shares her heart and provides many
wonderful links: http://thestepmomstoolbox.com - .
- The Stepfamily Foundation (Jeannette Lofas) on
the East Coast: www.stepfamily.org. Jeannette and I were supposed to meet around 1995 when she visited one of her favorite stores in Laguna Niguel.
Some day we will finally meet. She is a groundbreaker, too; her website notes her work with stepfamilies which dates
back to 1975 and she offers a certification program to professionals working with stepfamilies.
 Opportunities Unlimited (Carri and Gordon Taylor) in the Midwest: www.cgtaylor.com. Keep your eyes peeled. They can be found speaking in many places! I look forward to the possibility of working on a project with her
in the future.
. http://blended-families.com/ - Stepfamily specific support from Emily Bouchard - Emily volunteers her time
and service to the Stepfamily Strategy Team; please visit her website for additional
support options. . Check out these statistics made available from the National
Stepfamily Resource Center - formerly the SAA: http://www.stepfamilies.info/faqs/factsheet.php .  Help for parents of Middle School children. www.thinking-forward.typepad.com
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- Izzy Rose Highlights real stepmothers here! www.stepmothersmilk.com. Author of My (not-so) Glamorous Transition from Single Gal to Instant Mom, The Package Deal
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- www.ReMarriageMag.com, also on Twitter.
 Remarriage LLC at www.remarriagemag.com provides valuable information, solutions, services, and community to meet the
unique needs of the growing number of remarrieds, stepfamilies, and blended families. It is the "go to" resource
for people on the remarriage journey - whether they are divorced or widowed and considering remarriage, planning a second
(or subsequent) wedding, or experiencing stepfamily living. Publisher, Paula Biscare, volunteers service time
to your Support Services Ambassadors Team - .
- www.MommyPerks.com, Reviews, Giveaways, Networking | Marketing | Tips | Encouragement | PERKS from great businesses
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- www.blendingafamily.com Moe and Paige Becnel
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- www.StepMomMag.com, also on Twitter.
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- Richard A. Warshak, Ph.D.
www.warshak.com
Author, "Divorce Poison: How To Protect Your Family From Bad-mouthing and Brainwashing"
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 www.nationalstepfamilyday.com - also has a comprehensive list of referral sites. Christy Borgeld is strengthening her community as
a Stepfamily Support Awareness Ambassador.- .
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- HOPE. FREEDOM. JOY. Simple words that carry
profound meaning. Dr. Butner shares these with all his heart as he speaks to audiences about living, relating, and parenting
well. Discover more at www.hopeforyourfamily.com
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- www.psychologytoday.com - has articles to read (self-education is vital to your success) as well a therapist locator
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- http://www.facebook.com/enlightenedstepmoms - blogging and stimulating discussions for stepmoms. We are The Sisterhood of Stepmothers! Only other Stepmoms can truly
know what it's like to be a Stepmom.
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- www.StepmomSos.com. Joan Sarin, M.S. - Joan is a social psychologist and master coach trained by Jeannette Lofas' Stepfamily Foundation.
She focuses on educating stepfamilies about the classic pitfalls of stepfamily life, and helps stepfamily members make
breakthroughs in stepfamily relationships, allowing them to access the acceptance and love that's possible. Her blog
tells of her own mistakes, and how to avoid them. Joan is also serving the followers of the
Richter Blend series as a Stepfamily Strategy Team Contributor.
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- http://blog.anniefox.com: A respected educator, award-winning author,
and a trusted online adviser to parents of Middle Schoolers. Her life’s work is helping teens become more self-aware,
self-confident and better able to make choices that reflect who they really are. She does it through Q&A, events at schools,
and books like her Middle School Confidential™ series.
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Dr. Jann Blackstone Ford Bonus Families, a 501 c3 non-profit organization dedicated to peaceful
coexistence between
divorced or separated parents and their families.
4625 First Street #235
Pleasanton, CA 94566
(925) 600-8066
Pleasanton Office
(925) 516-2681 Discovery Bay Office
(925) 634-3300 fax
www.bonusfamilies.com . - Places for Struggling Teens www.strugglingteens.com Lon Woodbury, Certified Educational Planner (CEP), member Independent Educational Consultant Association (IECA). Father of
four adult children who grew up as a blended family. An Independent Educational Consultant helping parents dealing with
children making poor decisions, helping them to find the right resources. The web site www.strugglingteens.com has more than 60,000 pages of essays, articles, press releases, etc. relating to schools and programs for struggling teens. Lon
Woodbury MA, IECA, CEP, 208-267-5550
lon@woodbury.com, Parent Empowerment Blog, Twitter/Struggling Teens, FaceBook, LinkedIn & Plaxo www.graceisforsinners.com - faith-based resource for healing after abuse, one young woman's story. How do you bond as a stepfamily without using Duct tape? Advice From The Blender
Online serves up helpful advice for blended families with a Christian twist. The website features articles, a free
monthly e-newsletter, a blog and resources for blended families. www.advicefromtheblender.com
. For a resource on handling PAS -- check out http://Paskids.com For a resource on Divorce-related Malicious Mother
Sydrome -- check out http://www.fact.on.ca/Info/pas/turkat95.htm Other issues in dealing with the ex -- check out "It's
Not My Stepkids - It's Their Mom!" by Karon Phillips Goodman. Karon offers practical, positive advice for bringing more
peace into this most-difficult relationship. Stepfamily Straight
Talk: GENOGRAM sample: http://www.genopro.com/InstallGenoPro.exe Stepfamily Straight Talk: SYSTEMS theory information www.familysystemstheory.com
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