**Greg is offering ONE FREE $$ counseling session with the purchase of a ticket.
When death occurs in a stepfamily it can present extremely unique and complex issues.
In 2010 when Laura's dad had a stroke and died, she was suddenly thrust into making life altering decisions alongside step brothers that she hadn't seen in 20 years. Her dad had adopted them when they were all kids. But after her dad's second divorce, and another remarriage, these men had not been in her life at all.
And now they were making life and death decisions about their dad--together. Talk about complex!
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Heather's father died recently. She has 4 biological kids and 2 stepdaughters that she raised full time.
Both Laura and Heather share one common phrase afterward their stepfamily death experiences :
"I didn't see that coming!"
Let us help you to prepare before you have to a face a funeral in your own stepfamily.
We will explore subjects such as:
- Why it's different in a stepfamily
- What to do if the ex spouse or family shows up
- When and why the kids/stepkids don't want you involved
- Overcoming the pain when your stepfamily doesn't acknowledge your loss and grief
- How to prepare beforehand: wills, trusts, life insurance and more.
- How people grieve differently
- When it's wise to attend the funeral and when it's not.
- Why you are exceedingly exhausted and your brain is mush.
- When it's wise to step back, step up, step away, or step in.
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Heather Hetchler, M.A. is an author, speaker, and certified life coach specializing in helping stepmoms reframe their experience to reclaim their peace. Heather founded Blended Innovations in 2009 to serve stepmoms and has evolved her offerings over the past decade. Heather evolved to Learning2Step in 2015 and in early 2022 transitioned to Reframing Relationships. Heather offers digital courses, individual coaching, small group mentoring as well as in-person/virtual workshops to educate, equip and encourage.
She is the co-author of Quiet Moments for the Stepmom Soul and Unwrapping The Gift of Stepfamily Peace and is a monthly contributor to StepMom Magazine. She resides in Cleveland, OH with her husband, she has 4 biological children and 2 stepdaughters, all six children have flown the nest. Find Heather at www.ReframingRelationships.com Contact: [email protected].
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Greg Pettys REALLY understands the $$ side of stepfamily life subject.
Since 1985, Greg Pettys has been active in the Financial Planning Industry. For more than 34 years, Greg has managed over 100 million dollars for clients in the Midwest in roles as Regional Vice President and Account Executive at national financial planning companies. Greg has consulted to over 1,000 financial advisors, registered reps, and life agents.
Through Aspire and Associates of America, Inc. Greg has written or co-authored 5 books including The Smart Stepfamily Guide to Financial Planning. Greg and his wife Johnita anna have six kids and resides in Springfield, Illinois. Contact Greg at: [email protected]
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Laura Petherbridge is an international speaker, author and life coach. The Smart Stepmom.com