BLENDED FAMILY THERAPY WORKSHEET

1. Identification of Roles and Responsibilities

Family member	Roles and Responsibilities
Biological Parent
Stepparent
Biological Children
Children from Previous Relationship

2. Effective Communication

Relationship	Communication challenges	Strategies for improving communication
Parent - Children
Stepparent - Children
Stepsiblings

3. Conflict Management

Conflict type	Conflict description	Strategies for resolution
Between biological parents
Between stepparent and children
Between siblings

4. Establishment of Rules and Limits

Area	Rules/Limits	Rationale/Justification
Schedules and Routines
Home Cohabitation
Use of Common Spaces

5. Fostering a Supportive Environment

Actions	How to Foster Support
Celebrating Achievements
Quality Time Together
Emotional Support

References

Papernow PL. Surviving and Thriving in Stepfamily Relationships: What Works and What Doesn't. New York: Routledge; 2013.
Deal RL, Olson DH. The Smart Stepfamily: Seven Steps to a Healthy Family. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Books; 2015.

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