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About this blog: About this blog: I am a LMFT specializing in couples counseling and grief and have lived in Silicon Valley since 1969. I'm the president of Connect2 Marriage Counseling. I worked in high-tech at Apple, Stanford University, and in ... (More)
About this blog: About this blog: I am a LMFT specializing in couples counseling and grief and have lived in Silicon Valley since 1969. I'm the president of Connect2 Marriage Counseling. I worked in high-tech at Apple, Stanford University, and in Silicon Valley for 15 years before becoming a therapist. My background in high-tech is helpful in understanding local couples' dynamics and the pressures of living here. I am a wife, mom, sister, friend, author, and lifelong advocate for causes I believe in (such as marriage equality). My parents are both deceased. My son graduated culinary school and is heading toward a degree in Sociology. I enjoy reading, hiking, water fitness, movies, 49ers and Stanford football, Giants baseball, and riding a tandem bike with my husband. I love the beach and mountains; nature is my place of restoration. In my work with couples, and in this blog, I combine knowledge from many fields to bring you my best ideas, tips, tools and skills, plus book and movie reviews, and musings to help you be your genuine self, find your own voice, and have a happy and healthy relationship. Don't be surprised to hear about brain research and business skills, self-soothing techniques from all walks of life, suggestions and experiments, and anything that lights my passion for couples. (Author and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Calif. Lic # MFC 45204.) (Hide)
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Time Change
Mar 7, 2014 12:22 pm
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We're getting an extra hour of daylight, starting on Sunday. I do not want you to work for another hour a day. I want you to spend time with your beloved (without... More
Mar 7, 2014 12:22 pm
Comments: 6 | Views: 38,630
We're getting an extra hour of daylight, starting on Sunday. I do not want you to work for another hour a day. I want you to spend time with your beloved (without... More
Beware Difficult Topic: Death of a Child
Mar 4, 2014 8:05 am
Comments: 1 | Views: 44,620
For some reason, a lot of the books I've recently been picking to read on my Kindle end up being about or including the death of a child. Go ahead, and click away... More
Mar 4, 2014 8:05 am
Comments: 1 | Views: 44,620
For some reason, a lot of the books I've recently been picking to read on my Kindle end up being about or including the death of a child. Go ahead, and click away... More
You Change!
Feb 24, 2014 5:14 pm
Comments: 0 | Views: 35,592
"This relationship is a mess, and I want you to change."
Now look in the mirror and repeat the above statement.
Ouch!
No matter how much we wish we had... More
Feb 24, 2014 5:14 pm
Comments: 0 | Views: 35,592
"This relationship is a mess, and I want you to change."
Now look in the mirror and repeat the above statement.
Ouch!
No matter how much we wish we had... More
Valentine's Day: Pressure for Perfection
Feb 14, 2014 9:17 am
Comments: 6 | Views: 39,352
Valentine's Day is supposed to be about love and romance. It may be great pressure for gift buying and giving, and for doing things for your beloved.
In the... More
Feb 14, 2014 9:17 am
Comments: 6 | Views: 39,352
Valentine's Day is supposed to be about love and romance. It may be great pressure for gift buying and giving, and for doing things for your beloved.
In the... More
"How Can We Be Happy Again?" Part 2
Feb 11, 2014 9:17 am
Comments: 0 | Views: 33,043
Today I am going to answer Help's question of "How Can We Be Happy Again?" by talking about our ability to calm and soothe ourselves and each other, and have loving,... More
Feb 11, 2014 9:17 am
Comments: 0 | Views: 33,043
Today I am going to answer Help's question of "How Can We Be Happy Again?" by talking about our ability to calm and soothe ourselves and each other, and have loving,... More
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