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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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"I" Statements that are Actually "You" Statements
Apr 23, 2021 8:40 am
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No, that's not a typo. I hear these a lot when I encourage partners to use "I statements" or to share how s/he is feeling. Here are examples of what to... More
Apr 23, 2021 8:40 am
Comments: 5 | Views: 15,737
No, that's not a typo. I hear these a lot when I encourage partners to use "I statements" or to share how s/he is feeling. Here are examples of what to... More
Premarital and Couples: How Long is Your Restoration Cycle?
Mar 5, 2021 7:52 am
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When you get upset with your partner and a repair is made, how long does it take for your emotions, thoughts, and body to restore to equilibrium?
I can almost... More
Mar 5, 2021 7:52 am
Comments: 0 | Views: 15,703
When you get upset with your partner and a repair is made, how long does it take for your emotions, thoughts, and body to restore to equilibrium?
I can almost... More
Premarital and Couples: "I - You" Statements
Feb 12, 2021 8:01 am
Comments: 0 | Views: 15,605
"I - You" Statements. No, that's not a typo. I hear these a lot when I encourage partners to use "I statements" or to share how s/he is feeling.... More
Feb 12, 2021 8:01 am
Comments: 0 | Views: 15,605
"I - You" Statements. No, that's not a typo. I hear these a lot when I encourage partners to use "I statements" or to share how s/he is feeling.... More
Premarital and Couples: Join the Club . . .
Jan 15, 2021 6:58 pm
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. . . of women who do not complain about their husbands (and talk with them instead).
On the one hand, some women will not say negative things about her husband... More
Jan 15, 2021 6:58 pm
Comments: 0 | Views: 15,456
. . . of women who do not complain about their husbands (and talk with them instead).
On the one hand, some women will not say negative things about her husband... More
From Crazy in Love to Love of My Life
Apr 8, 2022 9:12 am
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Dear Readers, this is the first post I wrote to you. I wanted to share it once again so you will be thinking of the love of your life as you did in your beginning.... More
Apr 8, 2022 9:12 am
Comments: 0 | Views: 15,343
Dear Readers, this is the first post I wrote to you. I wanted to share it once again so you will be thinking of the love of your life as you did in your beginning.... More
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