The Smart Step Family Course
Smart Steps for Adults in Stepfamilies - by Ron Deal

Purchase Text prior to first class
Text available at House of James (Abbotsford)
An 8-week educational course for:
Parents in stepfamilies
Also for:
Couples with Adult stepchildren
Premarrieds
Biological parents with children in a stepfamily
Grandparents
Ministry leaders
When and Where
Mondays, from 7 - 9 pm
February 6 - March 26, 2012
Where - Central Heights Church
1661 McCallum Road - Abbotsford B.C Room 3005 (Use South Entrance)
Dick and Louise Hiebert - Facilitators (604) 855-4529
Topics
- myths about stepfamilies
- realistic expectations
- stages of stepfamily development
- finances
- defining roles and rules
- using empathy
- understanding child development
- parenting practices
- stepparent/stepchild relationships
- strenthening marriage
- communicating with ex-partners
- building respectful and caring relationships in stepfamilies
Cost
$20.00 for singles Payable the first session
$30.00 per couple
Cost covers eight weekly sessions and workbooks.
For further information and Registration contact:
Dick and Louise Hiebert
Director of Caring Ministries
Central Heights Church, Abbotsford B.C.
Church Office: (604) 852-1001
Home: (604) 855-4529
E-Mail: dynamicleadership@telus.net







