Stepfamily Solutions

Professional Training with Laura Petherbridge

A 4-week virtual series for anyone navigating or supporting stepfamily life—offering tools for hope and healing.

About the Training

Stepfamilies are not just “bigger” families—they are different families. The unique dynamics of blended families can create confusion, conflict, and heartache if misunderstood.

For over 25 years, Laura Petherbridge has equipped stepfamilies—and those who support them—with practical, hope-filled strategies. Now, she brings her expertise directly to parents, stepparents, caregivers, pastors, counselors, coaches, and anyone who desires to strengthen and support stepfamily relationships through this 4-week virtual series.

Each session blends professional insights, biblical wisdom, and real-life application—offering encouragement and tools to help every stepfamily grow in understanding, unity, and grace.

First 4 Topics in the Series

The Fundamental Differences Between Biological & Stepfamilies

Discover why stepfamilies function differently than first families and how ignoring these realities can create long-term problems.

Co-Parenting After Remarriage

Learn how adding a partner to the home shifts the co-parenting dynamic—and why the other parent may react with anger.

After the “I Do”: What Happened to the Kids?

Explore why children’s reactions often shift dramatically after a remarriage and how to help them process grief and fear in healthy ways.

Stepping In, Stepping Out, and Stepping Aside

Gain clarity on the roles of stepparents, biological parents, and stepchildren—and why overstepping can create lasting damage.

Interactive Learning

Each week, Laura will:

Teach on the week’s topic with real-life examples
Share her most frequently asked questions from counselors and families
Answer submitted questions from participants (non-legal, non-financial)

You’ll walk away with practical tools you can immediately apply in your family, practice or ministry.

Group Details

Format: Week 1 Live on Zoom; Week 2-4 pre-recorded.
Duration: 4 Weeks (one session per week) at 7:00pm
Date / Time: Registration open for Spring 2026
Length: 75 minutes per session (includes teaching + Q&A)
Cost: $89.00 (total for all 4 sessions) *Includes 12 CEU's from our partner, Life Changing University.
Replays: Recordings provided for registered participants

*CEU's may not be accepted by all accrediting entities.

Laura Petherbridge

Laura Petherbridge is an international speaker, author, and recognized expert in stepfamily dynamics. With over 25 years of experience, she has counseled and coached countless families through the complexities of remarriage, parenting, and blended family life. Laura equips professionals with insights rooted in both practical wisdom and Christian faith. Laura has been a featured expert on the DivorceCare

DVD series, equipping more than 16,000 churches worldwide. She and her husband, Steve, reside in Atlanta. She has 2 stepsons, and 2 grandchildren.

Laura's speaking career includes:

The Billy Graham Training Center
FamilyLife Blended
Celebrate Kids (Dr. Kathy Koch)
American Family Association
Kingdom Bound

She has been published in:

Focus on the Family Magazine
Christianity Today's Marriage Partnership
Crosswalk.com
Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN.com)
Proverbs 31 Woman (Lysa Terkeurst)
Lifeway's HomeLife Magazine
ibelieve.com

Her various TV and radio broadcasts include:

Family Talk with Dr. James Dobson
Focus on the Family with Jim Daly Family Life Today with Dennis Rainey
Moody Broadcasting
Java with Julie Slattery
100 Huntley Street
HomeWord with Jim Burns
Culture Proof
Parenting with Ginger Hubbard
No More Perfect Marriages: Jill/Mark Savage

Media

Interview with Ron Deal (2025): Click Here
100 Huntley Street Interview (2015): Click Here
100 Huntley Street Interview (2010): Click Here
Laura's Website: TheSmartStepmom.com

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Questions? Email us at info@gapsyc.com