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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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For Thanksgiving, Come Write Thanks to Your Beloved (e.g., Thanks for warming up my feet every night.)
Nov 19, 2013 8:28 am
Comments: 3 | Views: 49,420
I don't think anyone can be told too much how s/he's appreciated. So in honor of Thanksgiving, a wonderful holiday of family, friends and food, let's give thanks... More
Nov 19, 2013 8:28 am
Comments: 3 | Views: 49,420
I don't think anyone can be told too much how s/he's appreciated. So in honor of Thanksgiving, a wonderful holiday of family, friends and food, let's give thanks... More
Neuroplasticity: Ask for a Change
Nov 11, 2013 9:11 am
Comments: 1 | Views: 43,824
I've been writing a lot recently about looking at ourselves and making changes in our own behavior (which is in our scope of influence ). I know some of you are... More
Nov 11, 2013 9:11 am
Comments: 1 | Views: 43,824
I've been writing a lot recently about looking at ourselves and making changes in our own behavior (which is in our scope of influence ). I know some of you are... More
Love Means Having Someone to Lose: Engineers Not Exempt
Oct 14, 2013 8:23 am
Comments: 2 | Views: 42,053
Formula 1 race driver and World champion Niki Lauda reminds me of a lot of Silicon Valley engineers I've met.
I saw the movie 'Rush' a few days ago with my teenage... More
Oct 14, 2013 8:23 am
Comments: 2 | Views: 42,053
Formula 1 race driver and World champion Niki Lauda reminds me of a lot of Silicon Valley engineers I've met.
I saw the movie 'Rush' a few days ago with my teenage... More
The Valley of Heart's Delight
Nov 4, 2013 7:22 am
Comments: 4 | Views: 39,350
What is now Silicon Valley was originally known as The Valley of Heart's Delight for its concentration of orchards, flowering trees, and plants. Until the 1960s... More
Nov 4, 2013 7:22 am
Comments: 4 | Views: 39,350
What is now Silicon Valley was originally known as The Valley of Heart's Delight for its concentration of orchards, flowering trees, and plants. Until the 1960s... More
In-laws to Love, or In-laws from Hell?
Oct 17, 2013 8:10 am
Comments: 3 | Views: 37,681
I fell in love today. It was not with my husband (this time). It was with a Macintosh computer. It happened once before; I can barely remember the year: it was a... More
Oct 17, 2013 8:10 am
Comments: 3 | Views: 37,681
I fell in love today. It was not with my husband (this time). It was with a Macintosh computer. It happened once before; I can barely remember the year: it was a... More
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Global Warming Diet
By Laura Stec | 6 comments | 1,393 views
Couples: "Taming Your Gremlin" by Richard Carson
By Chandrama Anderson | 0 comments | 1,317 views
Preparing for kindergarten
By Cheryl Bac | 1 comment | 753 views
Let's Talk Internships
By John Raftrey and Lori McCormick | 0 comments | 559 views
Race is tomorrow!
On Friday, September 21, join us at the Palo Alto Baylands for a 5K walk, 5K run, 10K run, or—for the first time—half marathon! All proceeds benefit local nonprofits serving children and families.
