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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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Hope for Palo Alto's High-Schoolers
Aug 1, 2015 8:30 am
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A group called Save the 2008, started by a Palo Alto High School teacher and a student is designed to help prevent any further suicides among local teens. Here is... More
Aug 1, 2015 8:30 am
Comments: 1 | Views: 29,197
A group called Save the 2008, started by a Palo Alto High School teacher and a student is designed to help prevent any further suicides among local teens. Here is... More
Marriage Interview 9: Make a Date to Have Sex Once or Twice a Week and . . .
Jul 28, 2015 9:52 am
Comments: 14 | Views: 30,467
. . . Deeply Understand Yourself and Your Partner
Jessica and Steve just celebrated their 25th anniversary. Steve is 72 and Jessica is 68. They met in 1989 at... More
Jul 28, 2015 9:52 am
Comments: 14 | Views: 30,467
. . . Deeply Understand Yourself and Your Partner
Jessica and Steve just celebrated their 25th anniversary. Steve is 72 and Jessica is 68. They met in 1989 at... More
Meditation Before Medication for Better Mental Health
Jul 22, 2015 1:36 pm
Comments: 11 | Views: 30,952
==I Please note: I am not a doctor, and I am not prescribing anything. I am not advocating that anyone stop their medication without consulting their doctor. I suggest... More
Jul 22, 2015 1:36 pm
Comments: 11 | Views: 30,952
==I Please note: I am not a doctor, and I am not prescribing anything. I am not advocating that anyone stop their medication without consulting their doctor. I suggest... More
Give Way or Have it Your Way?
Jul 13, 2015 5:28 pm
Comments: 2 | Views: 29,734
What does Give Way mean in a relationship context?
I'm thinking this morning of active yielding vs. passive yielding. Passive giving way may be a path of not... More
Jul 13, 2015 5:28 pm
Comments: 2 | Views: 29,734
What does Give Way mean in a relationship context?
I'm thinking this morning of active yielding vs. passive yielding. Passive giving way may be a path of not... More
Marriage Interviews: May I Interview You?
Jul 10, 2015 11:26 am
Comments: 0 | Views: 32,845
Hi Readers,
You've had the chance to read eight Marriage Interviews so far. I am seeking individuals or couples who want to be interviewed. It will take about... More
Jul 10, 2015 11:26 am
Comments: 0 | Views: 32,845
Hi Readers,
You've had the chance to read eight Marriage Interviews so far. I am seeking individuals or couples who want to be interviewed. It will take about... More
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