Whether aware of it or not, every person has created their own definition of the Ideal Family. However, most of the underlying ideas that contribute to that definition are completely unconscious.

In other words, you’ve created (and inherited) your own personal guidelines about what family is supposed to look like, how it’s meant to feel, and the roles each person is meant to play, based on what you’ve learned to be true about the world throughout your lifetime.

This module will help you recognize the subtle ways that society, culture, and your family of origin (among many) have influenced those guidelines. When you’re aware of these subconscious beliefs, you’ll be much more likely to be able to identify root causes of stress (and joy!) in your stepfamily.