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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 New Year Resolutions (Including Sexually)
Dec 31, 2022 6:13 pm
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We will:
- Prioritize our partner/relationship/marriage over everything:
• Doing so will create a secure foundation and roof over the head of your kids. You... More
Dec 31, 2022 6:13 pm
Comments: 0 | Views: 0
We will:
- Prioritize our partner/relationship/marriage over everything:
• Doing so will create a secure foundation and roof over the head of your kids. You... More
Couples New Year Resolutions (Including Sexually)
Dec 31, 2022 6:13 pm
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We will:
- Prioritize our partner/relationship/marriage over everything:
• Doing so will create a secure foundation and roof over the head of your kids. You... More
Dec 31, 2022 6:13 pm
Comments: 3 | Views: 8,973
We will:
- Prioritize our partner/relationship/marriage over everything:
• Doing so will create a secure foundation and roof over the head of your kids. You... More
Appreciating Holiday Letters/Emails that Include Challenges
Dec 24, 2022 8:40 pm
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I received two holiday emails this year that surprised and pleased me. The couples/families that sent them both included challenges that they’ve faced this... More
Dec 24, 2022 8:40 pm
Comments: 0 | Views: 6,805
I received two holiday emails this year that surprised and pleased me. The couples/families that sent them both included challenges that they’ve faced this... More
“Right” Way vs. What You Grew Up With
Dec 17, 2022 11:38 am
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I’ve written about whether you want to be “Right” or whether you want to be happy. This is a twist from there.
Most people instinctively think and believe... More
Dec 17, 2022 11:38 am
Comments: 0 | Views: 8,096
I’ve written about whether you want to be “Right” or whether you want to be happy. This is a twist from there.
Most people instinctively think and believe... More
“Mom always told me, whenever you’re feeling . . .
Dec 10, 2022 9:26 am
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. . . sorry for yourself, the best cure is to do something nice for someone else.”
- Unknown
Doing something nice for someone else can be a way of life;... More
Dec 10, 2022 9:26 am
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. . . sorry for yourself, the best cure is to do something nice for someone else.”
- Unknown
Doing something nice for someone else can be a way of life;... More
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