![]() ![]() “More interactive and less cerebral,” he said. Wow, way too long, and way too many words for a graphic novel! Next, I had exercises in all three learning styles. Explaining what NLP is, why it matters, how to determine your own and your partner’s NLP style (BTW, I suggest you look up NLP and figure it out). So I went down a long path, that turned out to be a rabbit hole. NLP is based on the fact that people learn and process in one of three ways: visual (60%), auditory (20%) and kinesthetic (20%). I realized that NLP (Neurolinguistic Programming) would be helpful. No big deal, right? I started working on it. While I was in Germany, my publisher let me know that those sections needed to be more interactive. At the end of each chapter is a section called Put it Into Practice (PIIP). ![]() Today, I am going to share a recent personal experience, that lasted for a few weeks, that illustrates why feelings matter.Īs you know, I’ve written the first book in the series of I Do, I Don’t: How to Build a Better Marriage. I’ve gotten this far without knowing my feelings.” Lic # MFC 45204.) (Hide)Ĭlients often say, “Why do my feelings matter? What’s the point? They’re not efficient. (Author and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Calif. ![]() 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. 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. I love the beach and mountains nature is my place of restoration. I enjoy reading, hiking, water fitness, movies, 49ers and Stanford football, Giants baseball, and riding a tandem bike with my husband. My son graduated culinary school and is heading toward a degree in Sociology. I am a wife, mom, sister, friend, author, and lifelong advocate for causes I believe in (such as marriage equality). My background in high-tech is helpful in understanding local couples' dynamics and the pressures of living here. I worked in high-tech at Apple, Stanford University, and in Silicon Valley for 15 years before becoming a therapist. I'm the president of Connect2 Marriage Counseling. About this blog: About this blog: I am a LMFT specializing in couples counseling and grief and have lived in Silicon Valley since 1969. ![]()
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