Shake it out. Literally. Like an etch-a-sketch board, the body can reset by moving in certain ways. These movements release stress, tension, and trauma in all mammals. Steps are mammals too. If it works for combat veterans, it is worth a try! See how it works. 

Get up to speed on the Five Languages of Love unique to each person in your stepfamily. Our experience of our stepfamily members can be more rewarding when we know each other's language of love and appreciation. See how it works.

Renew your bond with your partner. The neurochemicals of bonded couples soothe the amygdala (the primitive part of the brain that sometimes needs help standing down from fight or flight mode). Giving these bonding cues to one another is simple and can be quick. See how it works.

A simple yet powerful ancient method of breathing changes our brain for the better, reducing anxiety, fatigue, and depression. As our brain waves become more ordered, we address stepfamily challenges more effectively. See how it works.

Get expert help for triggered trauma, attachment, and other stress disorders and complicated grief. Our perception of our partner, our self, and of stepfamily situations can improve dramatically. What once felt like a mountain, can seem more like a mole hill. Hire a professional trained in the most effective treatment methods.