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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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Couples: Drop Your Keyboard!
Aug 10, 2018 2:42 pm
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Talking with your partner and being understood may be challenging enough without adding in the complexities of technology. Body language accounts for 70% or more... More
Aug 10, 2018 2:42 pm
Comments: 0 | Views: 4,158
Talking with your partner and being understood may be challenging enough without adding in the complexities of technology. Body language accounts for 70% or more... More
Couples: Tantric Sex and Menopause
Aug 3, 2018 7:54 am
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Tantric Sex and Menopause: Practices for Spiritual and Sexual Renewal
By Diana Richardson and Janet McGeever
I recently read Tantric Sex and Menopause... More
Aug 3, 2018 7:54 am
Comments: 1 | Views: 2,529
Tantric Sex and Menopause: Practices for Spiritual and Sexual Renewal
By Diana Richardson and Janet McGeever
I recently read Tantric Sex and Menopause... More
“Leaving You for Me”
Jul 27, 2018 7:36 am
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“Leaving You for Me” is a new book by Alex Nicollet Delon. It’s the story of leaving her narcissistic husband after more than 40 years of marriage,... More
Jul 27, 2018 7:36 am
Comments: 0 | Views: 1,631
“Leaving You for Me” is a new book by Alex Nicollet Delon. It’s the story of leaving her narcissistic husband after more than 40 years of marriage,... More
Couples: When You’re Frustrated with Your Teen
Jul 20, 2018 11:29 am
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One of my colleagues is pregnant. I went to buy onesies, and fabric paint so we could decorate them at our Connect2/Silicon Valley Couples party.
The cashier... More
Jul 20, 2018 11:29 am
Comments: 0 | Views: 2,345
One of my colleagues is pregnant. I went to buy onesies, and fabric paint so we could decorate them at our Connect2/Silicon Valley Couples party.
The cashier... More
Couples: "The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work" by John Gottman
Jul 13, 2018 8:52 am
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Dr. John Gottman is best known for the extensive couples research he's conducted over many years at his institute in Seattle -- fondly known as the "Love Lab."... More
Jul 13, 2018 8:52 am
Comments: 0 | Views: 2,019
Dr. John Gottman is best known for the extensive couples research he's conducted over many years at his institute in Seattle -- fondly known as the "Love Lab."... More
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Couples: Drop Your Keyboard!
By Chandrama Anderson | 0 comments | 4,158 views
A "scary" investment has become a solid bet
By Tim Hunt | 2 comments | 559 views
Julie Testa seeking election to Pleasanton City Council
By Jeb Bing | 0 comments | 399 views
Nominations due by Sept. 17
Pleasanton Weekly and DanvilleSanRamon.com are once again putting out a call for nominations and sponsorships for the annual Tri-Valley Heroes awards - our salute to the community members dedicated to bettering the Tri-Valley and the lives of its residents.
