Step Mom-s New Deal... — Familytherapy Victoria June
: Part of the "FamilyTherapy" series, which utilizes roleplay scenarios focused on familial conflict and resolution. Content Type
Navigating high-conflict co-parenting situations with biological parents outside the home. FamilyTherapy Victoria June Step Mom-s New Deal...
The "New Deal" is an unspoken or explicitly stated set of non-negotiable boundaries established by a stepmother (herein referred to as "June") to transition from an idealized, accommodating role into an authentic, sustainable parental role. This paper informs mental health professionals, stepfamilies, and social workers about the psychological architecture of the "New Deal," why it is often necessary, and how it can be navigated therapeutically to prevent family dissolution. : Part of the "FamilyTherapy" series, which utilizes
Strategies for fostering connection without forcing intimacy. It involved commitments from both Victoria and June
June's "new deal" was centered around building trust, respect, and empathy. It involved commitments from both Victoria and June to engage in regular family activities, have open discussions about their feelings and concerns, and support each other through challenges.
Discipline & boundaries (consistent approach)