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Negotiating Blended Families in Couples Therapy: Roles & Boundaries

In blended families, role confusion and unclear boundaries can often lead to conflict within relationships and the ability to co-parent successfully. — In this educational video, Julie Rudiger, LCSW, from the RLT Faculty, explores how therapists can help couples navigate the complex terrain of stepfamilies and stepparenting. You’ll learn the guidelines to help clients clarify what is a stepparent’s role with stepchildren, strengthen alignment between partners, and prevent triangulation from blurred boundaries. Drawing on principles from Relational Life Therapy (RLT), this discussion highlights two key models for stepparents: hands-off and co-parenting. Including how unclear agreements between these can destabilize both the couple’s marriage or partnership and the children. Watch now to hear how therapists can help clients negotiate parenting responsibilities within blended families, and build a united front that supports both intimacy and structure in the home. — WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: The primary models for stepparent roles How to help clients choose their blended family model How to spot and address triangulation in stepfamily systems How to help stepfamilies create boundaries and agreements Why strong couple alignment is essential for healthy blended families — WANT TO GO DEEPER? ➡️ RLT Level 1: Begin your training in Relational Life Therapy with a clear, structured approach to complex couples work – https://relationallife.com/level-1-tr... — If this resonates with you, subscribe for weekly insights into RLT and the tools and interventions that help couples create meaningful change for more loving, connected relationships.