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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: Empty Nest
May 1, 2020 10:59 am
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I realize this is an odd topic during Covid-19 while we're sheltering in place and your kids are not launching or maybe have come home for now. And it's still useful.
As... More
May 1, 2020 10:59 am
Comments: 0 | Views: 18,949
I realize this is an odd topic during Covid-19 while we're sheltering in place and your kids are not launching or maybe have come home for now. And it's still useful.
As... More
Premarital and Couples: The Resiliency of Bridges
May 8, 2020 6:42 pm
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Lately I've been thinking about the image of healthy couples as being a bridge. Each of you is one foundation on each side of the water. A strong foundation must... More
May 8, 2020 6:42 pm
Comments: 0 | Views: 18,919
Lately I've been thinking about the image of healthy couples as being a bridge. Each of you is one foundation on each side of the water. A strong foundation must... More
Traffic Lights for the Whole Family
Aug 7, 2020 2:36 pm
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In previous blogs I’ve written about traffic lights and how to make use of them (March 30, 2018). Now it’s time to use traffic lights with your family.
Everyone... More
Aug 7, 2020 2:36 pm
Comments: 0 | Views: 18,907
In previous blogs I’ve written about traffic lights and how to make use of them (March 30, 2018). Now it’s time to use traffic lights with your family.
Everyone... More
Couples and Premarital: Personal Weather Report (TM)
Nov 27, 2020 9:22 am
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Your partner can not read your mind, and my husband can not read mine, either. You actually have to say what's on your mind. One homework exercise I like to give... More
Nov 27, 2020 9:22 am
Comments: 0 | Views: 18,875
Your partner can not read your mind, and my husband can not read mine, either. You actually have to say what's on your mind. One homework exercise I like to give... More
Stay Together or End the Relationship? Independence or Interdependence?
Jul 3, 2020 11:09 am
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Remember, it's your decision. Not your therapist's, your friends', or your family.
There are so many factors to consider. Maybe the bottom line is . . .
Stay... More
Jul 3, 2020 11:09 am
Comments: 0 | Views: 18,862
Remember, it's your decision. Not your therapist's, your friends', or your family.
There are so many factors to consider. Maybe the bottom line is . . .
Stay... More
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