Familytherapy Victoria June Step Mom-s New Deal... [SAFE]

In family therapy, a "deal" or contract is often used to clarify expectations. However, when these deals are unilateral or coercive, they can lead to: Resistance:

In a typical Victoria-based clinical scenario, June enters the stepfamily dynamic with high hopes. She attempts to win the affection of her stepchildren through accommodation—taking on domestic labor, deflecting discipline to the biological father, and suppressing her own needs to avoid conflict. Over time (usually 12 to 24 months), this leads to parental alienation of self, resentment toward her partner, and burnout. FamilyTherapy Victoria June Step Mom-s New Deal...