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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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Premarital and Couples: What Does Sex Mean to You?
Sep 18, 2020 10:19 am
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Sex is supposed to be a wonderful experience, creating connection between you. Right? Yet it may be filled with anxiety, uncertainty, and vulnerability. When is... More
Sep 18, 2020 10:19 am
Comments: 0 | Views: 5,398
Sex is supposed to be a wonderful experience, creating connection between you. Right? Yet it may be filled with anxiety, uncertainty, and vulnerability. When is... More
"Plant an Expectation, Reap a Disappointment"
Sep 11, 2020 10:03 am
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What does this old adage mean for a relationship? We already have the myth that we can't ask our partner to change (although we can if it is to better the relationship... More
Sep 11, 2020 10:03 am
Comments: 1 | Views: 4,536
What does this old adage mean for a relationship? We already have the myth that we can't ask our partner to change (although we can if it is to better the relationship... More
Premarital and Couples: The Inter-dependent Expandable Back Scratcher
Sep 4, 2020 9:45 am
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I am often asked by couples, "What does an inter-dependent relationship look like?" I tell them, and have written a blog here, about it being like... More
Sep 4, 2020 9:45 am
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I am often asked by couples, "What does an inter-dependent relationship look like?" I tell them, and have written a blog here, about it being like... More
Couples: Can You be Closer After Miscarriage?
Aug 28, 2020 1:46 pm
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How are couples’ relationships affected after miscarriage? Could it actually bring them closer?
Couples relationships are often affected after a miscarriage.... More
Aug 28, 2020 1:46 pm
Comments: 0 | Views: 5,834
How are couples’ relationships affected after miscarriage? Could it actually bring them closer?
Couples relationships are often affected after a miscarriage.... More
Premarital and Couples: “Hold Me Tight” by Dr. Sue Johnson
Aug 21, 2020 10:16 am
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Sue Johnson’s Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy is closely aligned with my training in couples counseling. Sue provides a well-researched theoretical framework... More
Aug 21, 2020 10:16 am
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Sue Johnson’s Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy is closely aligned with my training in couples counseling. Sue provides a well-researched theoretical framework... More
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