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By Chandrama Anderson
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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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Miscarriage
Jan 7, 2014 9:51 am
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I have been pregnant seven times. I wanted two children. I have a wonderful son who will be 18 this year. My last miscarriage was two weeks before I turned 40 (which... More
Jan 7, 2014 9:51 am
Comments: 4 | Views: 51,024
I have been pregnant seven times. I wanted two children. I have a wonderful son who will be 18 this year. My last miscarriage was two weeks before I turned 40 (which... More
The Year in Review
Dec 30, 2013 1:52 pm
Comments: 2 | Views: 33,695
What one or two things will I do better than I did in 2103 that will make my marriage stronger and healthier and happier?
Let's make a list of ideas here. I'll... More
Dec 30, 2013 1:52 pm
Comments: 2 | Views: 33,695
What one or two things will I do better than I did in 2103 that will make my marriage stronger and healthier and happier?
Let's make a list of ideas here. I'll... More
You're Not Doing it Right!
Dec 20, 2013 7:10 pm
Comments: 4 | Views: 40,604
Dear Chandrama,
My husband does things that drive me crazy, and I want him to stop! For example, he reloads the dishwasher, tells me where to turn when I'm driving,... More
Dec 20, 2013 7:10 pm
Comments: 4 | Views: 40,604
Dear Chandrama,
My husband does things that drive me crazy, and I want him to stop! For example, he reloads the dishwasher, tells me where to turn when I'm driving,... More
Isn't That Nice
Dec 17, 2013 8:48 am
Comments: 0 | Views: 39,427
I was at a concert recently, minding the box office, when a man rushed in saying he was bringing his wife her eyeglasses. I pointed him through the double doors.... More
Dec 17, 2013 8:48 am
Comments: 0 | Views: 39,427
I was at a concert recently, minding the box office, when a man rushed in saying he was bringing his wife her eyeglasses. I pointed him through the double doors.... More
Pronouns
Dec 17, 2013 8:47 am
Comments: 0 | Views: 38,569
Okay, I'm getting tired of the awkwardness of writing him/her and s/he, etc. I am going to randomly write pronouns (and mix it up from post to post).
Just sayin'.
... More
Dec 17, 2013 8:47 am
Comments: 0 | Views: 38,569
Okay, I'm getting tired of the awkwardness of writing him/her and s/he, etc. I am going to randomly write pronouns (and mix it up from post to post).
Just sayin'.
... More
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