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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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What to do Without Devices?
May 20, 2014 12:41 pm
Comments: 5 | Views: 32,360
Dear Chandrama,
If we're off devices (including TV) in order to spend quality time together, what do we do?
Might Get Bored
Dear Might Get Bored,
I'm glad... More
May 20, 2014 12:41 pm
Comments: 5 | Views: 32,360
Dear Chandrama,
If we're off devices (including TV) in order to spend quality time together, what do we do?
Might Get Bored
Dear Might Get Bored,
I'm glad... More
Marriage last 40 or 50 years?
May 16, 2014 3:53 pm
Comments: 10 | Views: 34,529
What do we need to make our marriage last 40 or 50 years?
Planning Ahead
Dear Planning Ahead,
Good for you for thinking about this now. Most people spend... More
May 16, 2014 3:53 pm
Comments: 10 | Views: 34,529
What do we need to make our marriage last 40 or 50 years?
Planning Ahead
Dear Planning Ahead,
Good for you for thinking about this now. Most people spend... More
Miscarriage, Grieving and Advice
May 13, 2014 7:26 am
Comments: 5 | Views: 35,241
Hello,
I read a beautiful piece you wrote sharing your experience with pregnancy loss. I too have... More
May 13, 2014 7:26 am
Comments: 5 | Views: 35,241
Hello,
I read a beautiful piece you wrote sharing your experience with pregnancy loss. I too have... More
"The Purpose of Sex"
May 9, 2014 1:17 pm
Comments: 8 | Views: 34,679
Ashley Judd, in her memoir, wrote that Archbishop Desmond Tutu told her that the purpose of sex between married couples is "as an instrument of love and expression,... More
May 9, 2014 1:17 pm
Comments: 8 | Views: 34,679
Ashley Judd, in her memoir, wrote that Archbishop Desmond Tutu told her that the purpose of sex between married couples is "as an instrument of love and expression,... More
Why does She Keep Interrupting Me?
May 6, 2014 1:58 pm
Comments: 0 | Views: 34,223
Interruption, or Bid for Connection?
Are you busy, working away, or engrossed in some project and your wife tends to come in and "interrupt" you with... More
May 6, 2014 1:58 pm
Comments: 0 | Views: 34,223
Interruption, or Bid for Connection?
Are you busy, working away, or engrossed in some project and your wife tends to come in and "interrupt" you with... More
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