Welcome to Happy Steps

I first met the lovely people from Child Bereavement UK when we both worked on the documentary with Rio and Kate Ferdinand on the challenges of becoming a stepfamily.We both felt that we should try and work together on a project to provide more support to families who have suffered a bereavement and subsequently found a new partner, forming a stepfamily. This collaboration has resulted in this video (link below). I really hope this helps answer  questions and gives you some reassurance and support. 

Both HappySteps and Childbereavementuk.org are here to help - just get in touch - and if you aren't already connected do follow me on Instagram @happysteps_drlisa. I try and post regular videos and updates - and am happy to take requests!

https://www.childbereavementuk.org/information-stepparenting-where-biological-parent-dies?utm_source=happysteps.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=stepparenting-film&utm_content=

I am proud to have been part of this documentary, which was aired on BBC1 on 10th February 2020. The workshop which was featured in the documentary, is a service that I offer to couples in stepfamilies. It's an opportunity to discuss the common issues that stepfamilies face and meet others in similar situations. Sadly I can't run the workshops currently but you may find the self help guide of interest....

contact me for more info lisa@happysteps.co.uk

Simply follow me on instagram @happysteps_drlisa, let me know what topic you want covered in my video series and share the post.

Good Luck!

Here's what you can win.....

The self help guide was developed to allow couples to work through common issues together in their own home. It's an alternative to the workshop I run (in non Covid times!) and provides evidence based advice and support. The guide comes as a downloadable pdf and can be ordered directly from the website (if you don't win!). You can then work through the guide, section by section at your own pace.If you'd like to know more click on the button below

This is the first book written specifically for stepmums. It is packed full of practical tips and  advice for all types of stepmum. Whether you look after your stepchildren all the time or just at weekends, or whether you also have  children of your own or are new to the parenting job, the book offers  specific help based on your unique family makeup. The book is based on Lisa's  extensive psychological research on stepfamilies and includes comments and case studies from stepfamilies across the UK who took part in her research. 

To order a copy from Amazon today, just click on this link.

In this practical, evidence based guide published by McGraw Hill Education, psychologist Professor Lisa Doodson offers a valuable resource for professionals working with stepfamilies or blended families, giving insight into their unique nature and guidance on how to provide more effective support and advice. Each chapter  contains practical tools and exercises that professionals can use with  their clients to help facilitate change in the family unit, as well las interventions including mediation and group workshops and more traditional counselling  techniques.

To order a copy from Amazon today click here