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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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College Students who Come from a Helicopter Parent(s) Upbringing
Feb 25, 2022 10:49 am
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Please note: I am not judging helicopter parents; I just want the best for you and your kids.
I know a young man finishing up his undergrad education. He has... More
Feb 25, 2022 10:49 am
Comments: 0 | Views: 18,733
Please note: I am not judging helicopter parents; I just want the best for you and your kids.
I know a young man finishing up his undergrad education. He has... More
Stay and Play – and Work – in Carmel-by-the-Sea
May 14, 2021 7:27 am
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My husband and I, with our adored Papillon, Bixby (yes, named after Bixby Bridge), were hosted by Hofsas House in Carmel. We had an amazing getaway, especially after... More
May 14, 2021 7:27 am
Comments: 2 | Views: 18,678
My husband and I, with our adored Papillon, Bixby (yes, named after Bixby Bridge), were hosted by Hofsas House in Carmel. We had an amazing getaway, especially after... More
Premarital and Couples: I look like THAT??!!
Jul 23, 2021 7:43 am
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I’m certain I have blind spots I don’t know about--that’s what makes them blind. I hope my husband, family, and friends will tell me (kindly and... More
Jul 23, 2021 7:43 am
Comments: 0 | Views: 18,622
I’m certain I have blind spots I don’t know about--that’s what makes them blind. I hope my husband, family, and friends will tell me (kindly and... More
Do you Fight, Flight, or Freeze? “How did we get here?”
Jul 10, 2020 9:04 am
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When you are triggered or flooded — i.e., upset or overwhelmed — do you fight, take flight, or freeze? These are the biologically wired-in options for... More
Jul 10, 2020 9:04 am
Comments: 0 | Views: 18,587
When you are triggered or flooded — i.e., upset or overwhelmed — do you fight, take flight, or freeze? These are the biologically wired-in options for... More
Premarital and Couples: Trump Paid $750 in Taxes
Oct 1, 2020 11:26 am
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At our house, we believe that black lives matter. We believe it’s time to end racism and sexism. We believe that all people matter and it’s time to end... More
Oct 1, 2020 11:26 am
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At our house, we believe that black lives matter. We believe it’s time to end racism and sexism. We believe that all people matter and it’s time to end... More
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