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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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“A happy marriage is . . .
Sep 3, 2021 7:42 am
Comments: 2 | Views: 16,558
. . . a long conversation which always seems too short.”
- Andre Maurois
I love this quote for a few reasons. First, let’s look at a couple of definitions:
&ldquo... More
Sep 3, 2021 7:42 am
Comments: 2 | Views: 16,558
. . . a long conversation which always seems too short.”
- Andre Maurois
I love this quote for a few reasons. First, let’s look at a couple of definitions:
&ldquo... More
"Breaking the Silence . . . Why Openness About Your Sex Life . . .
Aug 27, 2021 7:57 am
Comments: 2 | Views: 26,408
. . . is the Best Medicine for Your Health, Relationships, and Overall Happiness"
-Moshe Kedan, MD
I’m going to share another deeply personal story... More
Aug 27, 2021 7:57 am
Comments: 2 | Views: 26,408
. . . is the Best Medicine for Your Health, Relationships, and Overall Happiness"
-Moshe Kedan, MD
I’m going to share another deeply personal story... More
I'm Thinking . . . I'm Not Thinking . . .
Aug 20, 2021 6:55 am
Comments: 1 | Views: 20,060
-Writing Exercise developed by Natalie Goldberg
Dear Readers, I’m going to share an exercise I did while in therapy myself many, many years ago. I hope... More
Aug 20, 2021 6:55 am
Comments: 1 | Views: 20,060
-Writing Exercise developed by Natalie Goldberg
Dear Readers, I’m going to share an exercise I did while in therapy myself many, many years ago. I hope... More
“Say something once, why say it again?”
Aug 13, 2021 9:17 am
Comments: 7 | Views: 17,093
-Talking Heads
I recently came across two important tools for communication. One of them is STOP – Stop, think, observe, proceed. The second one is from... More
Aug 13, 2021 9:17 am
Comments: 7 | Views: 17,093
-Talking Heads
I recently came across two important tools for communication. One of them is STOP – Stop, think, observe, proceed. The second one is from... More
“A perfect marriage is just two imperfect people who won't give up on each other.”
Aug 6, 2021 3:30 pm
Comments: 5 | Views: 43,164
Thanks, Kate Stewart, for that quote.
No one is perfect. Shooting for perfection takes too much time and energy away from your life. Do things very well; care... More
Aug 6, 2021 3:30 pm
Comments: 5 | Views: 43,164
Thanks, Kate Stewart, for that quote.
No one is perfect. Shooting for perfection takes too much time and energy away from your life. Do things very well; care... More
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