STEPMOM

On Joan’s Coaching and Training:

Can’t tell you how much I appreciate your insight and input. We moved forward in our step parenting situation more in the short time working with you than the entire time we have been married. Thank you.  – Jane K., Scottsdale AZ

“I feel great…more confident and hopeful than I’ve felt in many years. I’ve got a great attitude to attack this issue with. It was important for me to have someone to be open and honest with who could listen objectively. You have a real gift and a peaceful and nurturing spirit.”   – Ben S, Portland OR

I just wanted to drop you a line of appreciation for the work we did together.
My relationship with my husband has improved and I have backed off regarding the issue with my stepdaughter. I am saying my affirmations every day and its keeping me focused and on track.                        - Gail G., Toronto CA

“You’re really good at what you do; you can step into a swirling mass of emotions and construct order and establish peace, you can serve as an instrument to awaken someone to a different view, a more balanced view. That’s a real gift. I can see how families can really benefit from your guidance and feedback, since troubled families are often in black and white thinking I suspect.”                      -Pamela S.,Phoenix AZ

“Joan has great intuitive insight! She helped me clear out blind spots and explore alternative approaches. I now see my obstacles more clearly; only they seem smaller and easier to overcome. She has been incredibly helpful to me both professionally and personally.”  — Betsy, F., Phoenix, AZ

“I was devastated when I suddenly became a single mom of three. Joan’s non-judgmental, open-minded approach helped me to see myself in a different light, and I became empowered to envision even better possibilites, leading to the wonderful life I now have. Joan showed me that, like Dorothy in Oz, I had the power all along.”
— Anita F., Lafayette, LA

“Amazing. It was 100 times more helpful than any therapy I’ve ever had.”
— Anna S., L.A., CA

“I felt trapped in my situation and saw no way out but divorce. Joan helped me excavate the source of my limiting beliefs and realize a whole new realm of possibilities. After a series of breakthroughs working with her, I have created the life that I always dreamed of.”    — Jennifer M., Chattanooga, TN

“Many, many thanks again for your help today. It was, as usual, very powerful and I feel that I can move forward effectively. I was VERY STUCK in the past.”
- Karen H., Show Low, AZ

“Working with Joan, I cleared out a huge past “failure” that had haunted my for over twenty years. I regained my sense of self-worth and went into a whole different space, which shifted everything for a true win-win situation all around”.— Vic. W, L.A., CA

“You know I am always taken by anything to do with you; I love your blog, your pix and I would sign up after reading it.  I, however, am extremely biased because you helped me more than you will ever know.”                  - Barbara B., Snowflake AZ

On Stepfamily Foundation’s Method:

“It has become evident in seeing your work that the disintegration of the American society relates directly to divorce and divorce relates directly to step relationships. All of this severely impacts the children of society…The Stepfamily Foundation is meeting a vital need in a vital area…”
— Daniel Patrick Moynihan, Former US Senator, NewYork

“To be a stepchild was once built into the language and culture as pejorative…I am happy that Jeannette Lofas and her associates of the Stepfamily Foundation have made it their cause to extricate it from that fate…They have placed all of us in their debt.”
— Max Lerner, Columnist, NY Post

“I know now what is classic to all stepfamilies and what is particular to ours, thanks to you!”                                 — Marcia Love, Lincoln, NE

“In ten sessions and ten weeks of home work WE have stopped fighting. WE respect each other’s points of view, WE manage kids’ behaviors better. WE are beginning to implement the Ferguson House Rules, which WE have drawn up together. Jeannette has the code!”                — Richard & Lisa Fergusen, Los Angeles, CA

“I have a much better understanding of step… the fact that there is hope… I’ve stopped feeling alone. It’s comforting to know that my feelings are normal.” — Elizabeth Conrad, NewYork, NY

“After only a few short sessions, we have learned more and accomplished more than we have with any other person.”
— Joseph Rosen, Sarasota, FL