Stepfamilies: Understanding Unique System Dynamics and Fostering Client Resilience

Melissa Bolger, MA, LMFT is an outpatient therapist and owner of Grounding Space Therapy, a private practice dedicated to supporting folks with their relationships including multigenerational family groups, romantic relationships, and blended family systems. She is also a clinical supervisor for prelicensed clinicians, consultant, guest lecturer, and a member of the MAMFT Board of Directors. Shauna Zotalis, LMFT, is owner and founder of Mended Families, a private practice dedicated to working primarily with individuals, couples, and families navigating separation, divorce, and remarriage or repartnering. She is also an Instructor at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota in the MFT graduate program and currently serves as a Board Member on the MAMFT Board of Directors. The following boards have provided CE approval for 2 hours: MN Board of Marriage and Family (active approval through 12/31/2025) Providers in other mental health licenses, as well as those working outside of Minnesota, can submit CEU certificates to their corresponding boards for independent approval. The following boards do not require pre-approved CEUs. CEUs should be approved upon independent submission to your board: MN Board of Education MN Nursing Board ND Board of Social Work We keep attendance records of those who watched the recording as a live webinar and for those who watch the recording via on-demand.