“We’re here because Leo is failing school,” Claire finally burst out. “And he’s angry all the time. And David thinks I coddle him, and Leo thinks David is—”

This approach helps families "externalize" their problems, viewing a conflict as something separate from their identity so they can work together against it.

Step-families face unique loyalty binds. Addis helps navigate the "stepfamily trap"—where stepparents try too hard to discipline or too little to engage—finding a middle ground of respect.

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“We’re here because Leo is failing school,” Claire finally burst out. “And he’s angry all the time. And David thinks I coddle him, and Leo thinks David is—”

This approach helps families "externalize" their problems, viewing a conflict as something separate from their identity so they can work together against it. amber addis family therapy

Step-families face unique loyalty binds. Addis helps navigate the "stepfamily trap"—where stepparents try too hard to discipline or too little to engage—finding a middle ground of respect. “We’re here because Leo is failing school,” Claire