When HE Has Kids and You Don't
 

Testimonials

What did you find useful?

The course was phenomenal. In fact, I have recommended it to everyone I know who is in the same situation. -- Bette R.

Talking to the other women and knowing that you're not alone. -- Cathy D. 

The information was very useful -- especially the stages of the stepfamily. It made me realize where I am in the process, and that there is hope for progression. I also found the support from others incredibly helpful. -- Gloria G.

SUPPORT!!  Knowing that we are not alone or unique in our experiences. -- Suzie O.

Before starting the course I felt that no one could possibly understand the way I was feeling. -- Ruth J.

Having others acknowledge and validate my feelings. -- Pam L.

Learning that the feelings of anger, jealousy and resentment are commonplace for stepmoms without a child of their own--and that having these feelings doesn't make you the "Wicked Stepmother". -- Elizabeth A.

Learning about stepmothering roles and models, and discovering the ones that fit best for me. -- Kim B.

Being able to vent and not hurt anyone's feelings. Knowing that these feelings are normal. -- Jane E.

Everyone having the same reason for being there. -- Michele W. 

A course for:  Women who have never had children of their own and are currently involved in, or anticipating entering into a relationship with a spouse who already has a child (or children) from a previous relationship. When HE Has Kids and You Don't is the first course ever developed for women in this exceptionally challenging stepfamily role. It has been offered continuously by its originator, Bev Nodrick, through the Stepfamily Foundation of Alberta for over 10 years.

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Course focus:  Understanding and adjusting to the many and complex demands of "instant (step)motherhood".

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Enrollment:  Maximum of 8 participants.

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Duration:  8 weeks, one 2.0 hour session each week.

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Dates:  On-going. Please enquire about the next starting date.

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Fee:  $500.00 ea.

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Presenter:  Bev Nodrick, RSW. 

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Bev is a Registered Social Worker and Certified Stepfamily Counsellor who was the first clinician to recognize the unique demands of this role, and who responded by developing a course to meet the needs of the women in it. She is widely recognized as the world's leading authority on stepmoms who have never had a child of their own. 

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....Registration

Advance registration is required.

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Call 403-245-5744 to register.

....Download Course Materials

Click here to download your When He Has Kids...And You Don't  course materials.

You will need to supply your username and password to download your course materials. Call the Stepfamily Foundation of Alberta (403) 24-5750 if you do not know your username or password.

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