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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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Premarital and Couples: Thankful / Grateful / Appreciation
Jan 10, 2020 9:53 am
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Those of you who are my clients already know that I encourage you to be thankful and appreciative, even for the small things that you expect your partner to do,... More
Jan 10, 2020 9:53 am
Comments: 0 | Views: 2,685
Those of you who are my clients already know that I encourage you to be thankful and appreciative, even for the small things that you expect your partner to do,... More
Premarital and Couples: Do You Give or Receive "Still Face"?
Jan 3, 2020 9:27 am
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What is Still Face? Watch this short video by Dr. Ed Tronick (director of UMass Boston's Infant-Parent Mental Health... More
Jan 3, 2020 9:27 am
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What is Still Face? Watch this short video by Dr. Ed Tronick (director of UMass Boston's Infant-Parent Mental Health... More
Premarital and Couples: Road Trips and Getaways
Dec 20, 2019 9:43 am
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I was recently sent research indicating that a weekend away is the number one romantic gift that both men and women want.
David Skernick is a photographer (this... More
Dec 20, 2019 9:43 am
Comments: 0 | Views: 4,020
I was recently sent research indicating that a weekend away is the number one romantic gift that both men and women want.
David Skernick is a photographer (this... More
Premarital and Couples: What feeling is not allowed, and what do you use in its place?
Dec 13, 2019 10:17 am
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What feeling do you not allow yourself to have, either because it is intolerable to you, your family didn't allow it, or it's just too scary or painful to have?... More
Dec 13, 2019 10:17 am
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What feeling do you not allow yourself to have, either because it is intolerable to you, your family didn't allow it, or it's just too scary or painful to have?... More
Living as Roommates? Not Having Much Sex?
Dec 6, 2019 9:48 am
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I see couples who eventually realize they are living as roommates: they may be good parents together, run their household together, do their respective jobs, spend... More
Dec 6, 2019 9:48 am
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I see couples who eventually realize they are living as roommates: they may be good parents together, run their household together, do their respective jobs, spend... More
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