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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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Gratitude, Repairing and Avoiding Affairs
May 20, 2015 9:42 am
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I'm reading a novel called Hurricane Sisters, and the very successful husband has been caught having an affair, and is knocked back by the stupidity of his actions... More
May 20, 2015 9:42 am
Comments: 0 | Views: 35,244
I'm reading a novel called Hurricane Sisters, and the very successful husband has been caught having an affair, and is knocked back by the stupidity of his actions... More
I Hate Cancer
Jun 13, 2014 4:17 pm
Comments: 1 | Views: 35,244
I really do. My lovely MIL is at the tail end of treatment; I'm her advocate with the docs and nurses and insurance company. My husband is a survivor, too, and the... More
Jun 13, 2014 4:17 pm
Comments: 1 | Views: 35,244
I really do. My lovely MIL is at the tail end of treatment; I'm her advocate with the docs and nurses and insurance company. My husband is a survivor, too, and the... More
What's Your Love Language?
Sep 16, 2014 12:24 pm
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If you've been reading Couple's Net, you've seen my references to Gary Chapman's concept (and books) of the 5 Love Languages.
I would recommend that you start... More
Sep 16, 2014 12:24 pm
Comments: 2 | Views: 35,196
If you've been reading Couple's Net, you've seen my references to Gary Chapman's concept (and books) of the 5 Love Languages.
I would recommend that you start... More
All This Arguing . . .
Apr 11, 2014 11:41 am
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. . . fighting, disagreeing is actually a primal cry for connection.
We are biologically wired to NEED a secure connection with another adult (defined as: be... More
Apr 11, 2014 11:41 am
Comments: 0 | Views: 35,193
. . . fighting, disagreeing is actually a primal cry for connection.
We are biologically wired to NEED a secure connection with another adult (defined as: be... More
Fine, Good, Okay
Nov 11, 2014 8:27 am
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Do you answer fine, good, or okay when asked how you are?
How are you? "Fine."
How are you? "Good."
How are you? "Okay."
Do you have any idea how your mate... More
Nov 11, 2014 8:27 am
Comments: 0 | Views: 35,191
Do you answer fine, good, or okay when asked how you are?
How are you? "Fine."
How are you? "Good."
How are you? "Okay."
Do you have any idea how your mate... More
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