About Us
Welcome
Welcome to Happy Steps, the UK's only research based stepfamily resource centre. Stepfamilies are now the fastest growing family type in the UK. It's estimated that 1 in 3 of all families are now stepfamilies. Despite this, there is very little help and support available. Happy Steps has been designed to gather together a whole range of services to help families and individuals strengthen their stepfamilies and to provide training and tools for organisations and family professionals. We're constantly adding to the site to offer as much support to stepfamilies as possible, so do come back from time to time to see how we've changed! You might want to take a look at the recent additions which include a new working partnership with Relate; new accredited partners, trained in Happy Steps philosophy and courses; and a page dedicated to businesses run by stepfamilies across the UK that need your support. I hope you find what you're looking for on the site - if not, please drop us a line and tell us how we can make it even better!
Professor Lisa Doodson, PhD, CPsychol, AFBPsS, SFHEA
Support for Stepfamilies
- Are you're struggling to cope with your stepfamily dynamics?
- Are you confused about your role in the family?
- Want to know how to deal with your stepchildren better?
Research has shown that most new stepfamilies can really benefit by getting support and help with common stepfamily issues. There is light at the end of the tunnel! We can help and support individuals and families in a number of ways including:-
Support for Organisations & Family Professionals
- Do you need cost effective training on stepfamily specific issues?
- Are you looking for advice on how to provide support to individuals or couples in stepfamilies?
- Do you want to train your staff to provide more effective help within your organisation or community?
- Do you have employees in stepfamilies who need support and advice?
We can help with a range of services. These include:-
- Employee assistance (coaching)
- Lunch and learn or similar short training
- Training for Family Professionals
- Stepfamily Literature
- Consulting Services
For more details please click here or go to the Products & Service page We have extensive experience in working with a wide variety of organisations including local authorities, International Corporations and National Charities. If you would like further information please contact us below.
Professor Lisa Doodson, PhD, CPsychol, AFBPsS, SFHEA
Happy Steps has been developed by Professor Lisa Doodson, a chartered psychologist specialising in stepfamily dynamics. As a stepmother herself she understands the unique demands of being part of a stepfamily, and is determined to use her skills as a psychologist to develop services and tools specifically designed for stepfamilies and family professionals.