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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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"The 5 Love Languages" by Gary Chapman
Aug 23, 2019 8:51 am
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If I had to pick a triumvirate of books for couples, "The 5 Love Languages" is one of the chosen three (along with "We Do" and "Difficult Conversations").
We... More
Aug 23, 2019 8:51 am
Comments: 0 | Views: 904
If I had to pick a triumvirate of books for couples, "The 5 Love Languages" is one of the chosen three (along with "We Do" and "Difficult Conversations").
We... More
"You Gotta Have Balls [to do counseling] . . .
Aug 16, 2019 9:51 am
Comments: 0 | Views: 1,924
. . . It's really scary, taking a look at yourself."
A man said this to me yesterday while asking for my help. It is scary, it does take balls (or the female... More
Aug 16, 2019 9:51 am
Comments: 0 | Views: 1,924
. . . It's really scary, taking a look at yourself."
A man said this to me yesterday while asking for my help. It is scary, it does take balls (or the female... More
Premarital and Couples: Check Your Best Self at the Door
Aug 9, 2019 1:03 pm
Comments: 0 | Views: 1,934
When you embark on your day, many of you either consciously or by habit, get focused on what lies ahead. You think about what you need to do and how... More
Aug 9, 2019 1:03 pm
Comments: 0 | Views: 1,934
When you embark on your day, many of you either consciously or by habit, get focused on what lies ahead. You think about what you need to do and how... More
"Real Sex for Real Women" by Dr. Laura Berman
Aug 1, 2019 9:24 am
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I recommend "Real Sex for Real Women" as it is a straightforward, educational, detailed book about sex -- and emotional connection. Dr. Berman's book provides... More
Aug 1, 2019 9:24 am
Comments: 0 | Views: 5,719
I recommend "Real Sex for Real Women" as it is a straightforward, educational, detailed book about sex -- and emotional connection. Dr. Berman's book provides... More
Premarital and Couples: Marriage Maintenance
Jul 26, 2019 2:33 pm
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According to research by Dr. John Gottman, who runs the "Love Lab" in Seattle, most couples wait an average of six years from the time they sense issues... More
Jul 26, 2019 2:33 pm
Comments: 2 | Views: 2,513
According to research by Dr. John Gottman, who runs the "Love Lab" in Seattle, most couples wait an average of six years from the time they sense issues... More
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