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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: "You're Not Listening to Me!" may mean "I don't feel heard."
Apr 17, 2019 7:16 am
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A discussion can quickly escalate into an argument when one partner (or both) don't know that your partner heard what you were saying, either literally, or an underlying... More
Apr 17, 2019 7:16 am
Comments: 1 | Views: 20,730
A discussion can quickly escalate into an argument when one partner (or both) don't know that your partner heard what you were saying, either literally, or an underlying... More
Premarital and Couples: The "Right" Way to Eat an Artichoke
Oct 11, 2019 2:16 pm
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At dinner recently, my husband and I were eating artichokes and having a spirited conversation, as we often do. I looked over at one point and noticed he was eating... More
Oct 11, 2019 2:16 pm
Comments: 1 | Views: 20,715
At dinner recently, my husband and I were eating artichokes and having a spirited conversation, as we often do. I looked over at one point and noticed he was eating... More
The first few seconds after awakening; before I remember the virus
Mar 27, 2020 10:08 am
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In the first few seconds after awakening, I am taking in the morning. The sun shining. My dog's little noises. My breath. Stretching and rolling my shoulders.
Then... More
Mar 27, 2020 10:08 am
Comments: 0 | Views: 20,687
In the first few seconds after awakening, I am taking in the morning. The sun shining. My dog's little noises. My breath. Stretching and rolling my shoulders.
Then... 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: 20,644
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 Does Sex Mean to You?
Sep 18, 2020 10:19 am
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Sex is supposed to be a wonderful experience, creating connection between you. Right? Yet it may be filled with anxiety, uncertainty, and vulnerability. When is... More
Sep 18, 2020 10:19 am
Comments: 0 | Views: 20,615
Sex is supposed to be a wonderful experience, creating connection between you. Right? Yet it may be filled with anxiety, uncertainty, and vulnerability. When is... More
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