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By Chandrama Anderson
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About this blog: I am a LMFT specializing in couples counseling and have lived in and around Palo Alto since 1969. I worked in high-tech at Apple, Stanford University, and in Silicon Valley for 15 years before becoming a therapist. My background i... (More)
About this blog: I am a LMFT specializing in couples counseling and have lived in and around Palo Alto since 1969. 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. I like to hang out with my teenager when he'll have me. I enjoy reading, hiking, water fitness, watching 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. (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Calif. Lic # MFC 45204; President, Connect2 Marriage Counseling, Inc.) (Hide)
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Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength . . .
May 25, 2017 9:52 am
Comments: 2 | Views: 1,059
. . . while loving someone deeply gives you courage.
- Lao Tzu
I absolutely love this quote because it’s true, and gets to the heart of the matter in... More
May 25, 2017 9:52 am
Comments: 2 | Views: 1,059
. . . while loving someone deeply gives you courage.
- Lao Tzu
I absolutely love this quote because it’s true, and gets to the heart of the matter in... More
What’s Wrong with This?
May 17, 2017 2:42 pm
Comments: 2 | Views: 1,953
"TheKnot.com and WeddingChannel.com’s annual Real Weddings Study revealed that the average amount spent on a wedding in 2012 was $28,427, with couples... More
May 17, 2017 2:42 pm
Comments: 2 | Views: 1,953
"TheKnot.com and WeddingChannel.com’s annual Real Weddings Study revealed that the average amount spent on a wedding in 2012 was $28,427, with couples... More
Mother’s Day
May 12, 2017 8:40 am
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To all you moms out there, Happy Mother’s Day.
Husbands: Help your kids do something nice for their mom, and you do something for yours. Even though you... More
May 12, 2017 8:40 am
Comments: 0 | Views: 1,843
To all you moms out there, Happy Mother’s Day.
Husbands: Help your kids do something nice for their mom, and you do something for yours. Even though you... More
An Excerpt from my New Novel
May 3, 2017 9:42 am
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As promised, here's and excerpt from my novel. The scene is Caroline's first date in 27 years:
“Caroline?” His voice would be a baritone, if he’s... More
May 3, 2017 9:42 am
Comments: 0 | Views: 1,898
As promised, here's and excerpt from my novel. The scene is Caroline's first date in 27 years:
“Caroline?” His voice would be a baritone, if he’s... More
How Does Silicon Valley’s Culture Affect Your Marriage?
Apr 28, 2017 8:11 am
Comments: 9 | Views: 3,646
I had the great pleasure to interview Ron Weissman, an extremely accomplished man in all of his seven careers (look him up online). Ron is currently an Angel investor,... More
Apr 28, 2017 8:11 am
Comments: 9 | Views: 3,646
I had the great pleasure to interview Ron Weissman, an extremely accomplished man in all of his seven careers (look him up online). Ron is currently an Angel investor,... More
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Cherries and Berries
By Laura Stec | 6 comments | 1,608 views
Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength . . .
By Chandrama Anderson | 2 comments | 1,059 views
Meeting Other New Parents
By Cheryl Bac | 0 comments | 766 views
They Are the Lucky Ones
By Max Greenberg | 1 comment | 394 views
One more week to vote!
Don't forget to cast your ballot online. Voting ends May 29th. Stay tuned for the results in the July 21st issue of the Palo Alto Weekly.
