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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 Doubles Tennis
Jan 13, 2015 7:42 am
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As a couple, please imagine that you are partners playing doubles tennis in life. This means that the two of you are on the same side. Whatever difficulty you are... More
Jan 13, 2015 7:42 am
Comments: 0 | Views: 34,612
As a couple, please imagine that you are partners playing doubles tennis in life. This means that the two of you are on the same side. Whatever difficulty you are... More
Anger
Jan 7, 2015 8:13 am
Comments: 3 | Views: 37,842
I am for anger. It's a useful feeling that lets us know a boundary has been crossed. Anger lets us know we need to do something about that.
It's what and how... More
Jan 7, 2015 8:13 am
Comments: 3 | Views: 37,842
I am for anger. It's a useful feeling that lets us know a boundary has been crossed. Anger lets us know we need to do something about that.
It's what and how... More
Getting Closer to Death
Dec 31, 2014 4:39 pm
Comments: 1 | Views: 34,339
We had a trial run night before last. My mom was still breathing, but frozen and non-responsive. After a few hours, she did respond and is back to "normal" ill.
It... More
Dec 31, 2014 4:39 pm
Comments: 1 | Views: 34,339
We had a trial run night before last. My mom was still breathing, but frozen and non-responsive. After a few hours, she did respond and is back to "normal" ill.
It... More
Arguing in Public
Dec 23, 2014 1:12 pm
Comments: 23 | Views: 37,194
I went for a walk out at Princeton Point near Half Moon Bay the other day. The rain had stopped after pouring the night before, and it was damp and fresh. I watched... More
Dec 23, 2014 1:12 pm
Comments: 23 | Views: 37,194
I went for a walk out at Princeton Point near Half Moon Bay the other day. The rain had stopped after pouring the night before, and it was damp and fresh. I watched... More
Death with Dignity
Dec 16, 2014 12:07 pm
Comments: 6 | Views: 33,564
Death with dignity is also known as assisted suicide. I can hardly believe that I am having this conversation with my MIL, the mom of my heart (or mom-in-love, as... More
Dec 16, 2014 12:07 pm
Comments: 6 | Views: 33,564
Death with dignity is also known as assisted suicide. I can hardly believe that I am having this conversation with my MIL, the mom of my heart (or mom-in-love, as... More
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