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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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Taking a Break. “And I Forgive Myself.”
Sep 1, 2023 2:09 pm
Comments: 1 | Views: 4,381
Dear Readers, I’ve completed the first book in the series of I Do, I Don’t: How to Build a Better Marriage! From inception in April of... More
Sep 1, 2023 2:09 pm
Comments: 1 | Views: 4,381
Dear Readers, I’ve completed the first book in the series of I Do, I Don’t: How to Build a Better Marriage! From inception in April of... More
Are you Honest, Loyal, Loving, Hardworking, with Integrity?
Aug 22, 2023 11:34 am
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Readers, if you have, and/or cultivate these behaviors, I am sure your life will go well. It does not mean there will be no curveballs, death, grief,... More
Aug 22, 2023 11:34 am
Comments: 0 | Views: 4,622
Readers, if you have, and/or cultivate these behaviors, I am sure your life will go well. It does not mean there will be no curveballs, death, grief,... More
How Much Baggage in a Partner is Okay?
Aug 14, 2023 10:48 am
Comments: 5 | Views: 4,310
Baggage is Meant to be Unpacked
How much baggage in a potential partner is okay, and how much is too much?
We all come with baggage. We have... More
Aug 14, 2023 10:48 am
Comments: 5 | Views: 4,310
Baggage is Meant to be Unpacked
How much baggage in a potential partner is okay, and how much is too much?
We all come with baggage. We have... More
Are You Under Involved in Your Relationship?
Aug 6, 2023 9:27 am
Comments: 0 | Views: 4,637
I most often hear that connection and communication are lacking in people's relationships.
When your relationship is your top priority, you are... More
Aug 6, 2023 9:27 am
Comments: 0 | Views: 4,637
I most often hear that connection and communication are lacking in people's relationships.
When your relationship is your top priority, you are... More
You Can Do This, Too (and People Need It)
Jul 30, 2023 11:07 am
Comments: 0 | Views: 4,376
I’ve been writing to you about kindness for many years now. About how it makes you feel better, plus it’s best for all your relationships-partner, kids,... More
Jul 30, 2023 11:07 am
Comments: 0 | Views: 4,376
I’ve been writing to you about kindness for many years now. About how it makes you feel better, plus it’s best for all your relationships-partner, kids,... More
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