Possible interventions/resources for families include:
- A family volunteer experience (discussed previously)
- An interactive web page (with blog)
- Face-to-face group meetings
- Virtual coaching calls
We unanimously agreed that the virtual coaching calls (supported by a web page as soon as possible!) is the right place to start because:
- Impact – These types of groups have been highly successful in the past; gives people who don’t usually get together to talk about this topic a way to join up.
- Ease – Easy to access and implement. Free conference lines readily available. Gives people anywhere in the country/world who has a phone access to this support. Anyone can facilitate with a little prep (no need for trained therapist to do this).
- Freedom for Participants – The relative anonymity of the intervention means members won’t be burdened by worry about what others will think/tell about them.
- Differentiation – it’s what’s missing from other types of support available for step-families.
