Navigating the Complexities of
Stepfamily Life: 
Tools for Conflict Resolution and Harmony

Stepfamily Summit Speaker Heather Hetchler

Heather Hetchler is a certified life coach, writer, speaker, and adjunct professor of Communications. With over 15 years of professional experience and 17 years as a stepmom, Heather combines education, training and real-world experience to support women navigating complex family dynamics and life transitions.

Heather holds a Bachelor's from Miami University, a Master's from Cleveland State University, and a PhD from the stepfamily school of hard knocks. She has multiple certifications in communication, conflict management, and online instruction.

As a contributing writer for StepMom Magazine, Heather shares her insights regularly and is the co-author of "Quiet Moments for the Stepmom Soul" and the upcoming "The Art of Reframing for Stepmoms" (February 2025).

Committed to helping women move through midlife with momentum, wisdom, and grace, Heather Hetchler educates, empowers, and encourages through digital courses, workshops, and group and individual coaching. Based in Cleveland, Ohio, she enjoys empty nesting with her husband, Andy. She is the mom of four adult children and a (former full-time) stepmom of two adult stepdaughters.

You can reach Heather at heather@heatherhetchlercoaching.com

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Websitewww.HeatherHetchlerCoaching.com

Session Title: Emotional Flooding - how to navigate your spouse's outbursts

Here are some of the main points from Heather's presentation:

  • Understanding Emotional Flooding 
  • Causes and Triggers of Emotional Flooding 
  • Recognizing and Managing Emotional Flooding 
  • Effective Communication Strategies
  • Resources and Support for Managing Emotional Flooding

(the full version of this session runs 0:38:09)

Navigating the Complexities of
Stepfamily Life: 
Tools for Conflict Resolution and Harmony

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