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Blended Family Coaching and Relationship Therapy

 

​Do you want to see positive change in your step family? 

 

Are there issues you can't move past?​

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Challenging family situations and relationships can be worked through with experienced

coaching that offers you valuable insights, guidance and solutions.

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I’m Adele Cornish and I'd love to work with you! I'll help you overcome your step family challenges.

I’ll give you advice and support to help you build positive relationships and create harmony in your home.

Adele Cornish, BSW

Author, Presenter, Blended Family Coach, Relationship Therapist

NZCEFT, MSWRB

Perhaps you're struggling with one or more very common blended family challenges:

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  • Different parenting styles or standards

  • Resentment towards your stepchildren

  • There are different rules for his or her children

  • Your children are struggling to adjust to life in a step family

  • You can't resolve conflict or issues 

  • You're unsure whether to stay in your relationship

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  • You're preparing blend/move in together with children

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For 30 years I have been a step mother and I've spent many years supporting step families and researching what makes them thrive.  I have facilitated workshops and seminars for couples, provided professional development courses to those working with step-families, coached couples privately to overcome step-family challenges, written books, manuals and articles and have appeared on national television and radio many times speaking about step family issues and complexities.  

 

Having experienced the difficulties of blending first hand I can tell you it is worth it and your journey can be made MUCH smoother if you're well equipped with the right advice, skills and strategies. 

 Your session was so helpful in letting us see each others views and "ways of being" more clearly, thank you so much for facilitating a productive conversation that often was left unresolved until the next time it was brought up.          

SH, New Zealand

Thank you for sharing your insights. I feel a lot better on what I can do going forward to improve my situation. I wish I would have known of your expertise a lot sooner. I'm also appreciative of the action plan and reminders you've outlined to work towards.

OM, USA

You are not alone… step families by their very nature are complex, often leading to issues that cause conflict and obstacles. 

Often it takes someone with a fresh perspective to give you a clear direction for the way ahead!  In response to repeated requests from individuals for personalised coaching to help them with these issues, I have developed the Blending Lives Coaching Program to assist you to succeed.  

 

Blending Lives Coaching Program

 

We will work together to turn your blended family challenges into victories

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My Blending Lives Coaching Program is goal orientated and action-focused to enable positive and immediate change in your family.  It gives you the opportunity to discuss the issues you're facing and receive advice, support, accountability and direction for the way ahead.  You and your partner can take part together or you can receive coaching on your own. 

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One session will get you started and give you direction and strategies. Many couples find great value in follow-up sessions to guide you as you implement changes and you decide if you would like more.

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In addition, I offer EFT couples therapy 

 

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples helps you feel closer and more connected to your partner. It enables you to understand and change the negative patterns that cause distance or conflict in your relationship, and makes it easier to share your deeper feelings in a safe way. EFT is one of the most scientifically researched and evidence based approaches to couples therapy, and has helped many couples strengthen their bond, rebuild trust, and feel more secure in their relationship. It has a high success rate which is why I use this model. If you choose this option, the number of sessions required varies somewhere between 12 - 20 depending on your patterns and will be discussed with you if you express an interest to explore EFT. 

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My online Coaching and Therapy is a fast and effective way for you to get the help you want right now.  It is incredibly convenient and very cost effective.  No driving to appointments, stressing to find a park or sitting in a waiting room... 

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Whether you would like Blended Family Coaching, couples therapy or a combination of both, the process to get started is simple:

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Here's how it works...

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1. You click on the 'First Step: Book Now' secure payment yellow button below and complete the fields .

2. After receiving your payment, I will email you a form.  You will fill in brief background information so I can get to know you.

3. You will suggest three preferred times for your first session to take place; I’ll work to fit your schedule. 

4. I'll email you back to confirm one of your time slots, then send you a Zoom link.   

 

Typically most sessions take place within one to two weeks of receiving your payment. 

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Coaching is usually via Zoom but can be on other platforms if required. 

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If you would like follow-up sessions, I'll send you a link to access these at the reduced price of $97 per session.

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First One Hour Coaching or Therapy Session   NZD$107  

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Subsequent Coaching or Therapy Sessions      NZD$97 each 

 

I work with both individuals and couples so if you would like guidance tailored to your unique situation, I'm here to support you. 

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​​​“That one hour was super valuable and helped clarify a lot- thank you.” AB, New Zealand

 

I look forward to meeting you and assisting you on your journey!

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Kindest wishes

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  Adele C

Author, Presenter, Blended Family Coach & Relationship Therapist 

BSW, NZCEFT, MSWRB

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Warning: The information in this website  is not intended as a substitute for a professional consultation.
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