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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: Waiting or Acting?
Mar 8, 2019 3:08 pm
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I encourage you to figure out one thing you can do differently today. I often find that couples are waiting for the other to change, to say something, to do... More
Mar 8, 2019 3:08 pm
Comments: 1 | Views: 3,980
I encourage you to figure out one thing you can do differently today. I often find that couples are waiting for the other to change, to say something, to do... More
I smile, I laugh, and pretend I’m okay
Mar 1, 2019 1:14 pm
Comments: 2 | Views: 4,361
I went to a memorial service for Andres Miranda, who almost made it to 20 years old. He died of Cystic Fibrosis (CF) after having been diagnosed at 4 months. The... More
Mar 1, 2019 1:14 pm
Comments: 2 | Views: 4,361
I went to a memorial service for Andres Miranda, who almost made it to 20 years old. He died of Cystic Fibrosis (CF) after having been diagnosed at 4 months. The... More
Couples: Thanks
Feb 22, 2019 5:15 pm
Comments: 2 | Views: 4,187
I was out ill for a week a while back, and needed minor surgery. I often remind clients to say thanks to their partner for all s/he does, and to share specific appreciation... More
Feb 22, 2019 5:15 pm
Comments: 2 | Views: 4,187
I was out ill for a week a while back, and needed minor surgery. I often remind clients to say thanks to their partner for all s/he does, and to share specific appreciation... More
Couples: Mirror, Mirror on the . . . Fight?!
Feb 15, 2019 4:27 pm
Comments: 0 | Views: 3,748
Here's an experiment to try next time you have an argument or fight:
Get two hand mirrors.
Hold the mirror in front of your face while you're having words... More
Feb 15, 2019 4:27 pm
Comments: 0 | Views: 3,748
Here's an experiment to try next time you have an argument or fight:
Get two hand mirrors.
Hold the mirror in front of your face while you're having words... More
Couples: Myth: You Can't Ask Your Partner to Change
Feb 9, 2019 9:11 am
Comments: 2 | Views: 3,900
An American myth is that you can't ask our partner to change. Perhaps what is more accurate, is that you can't be anyone but yourselves. And you can ask for... More
Feb 9, 2019 9:11 am
Comments: 2 | Views: 3,900
An American myth is that you can't ask our partner to change. Perhaps what is more accurate, is that you can't be anyone but yourselves. And you can ask for... More
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