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Tech that connects: video
Technology has certainly been pointed to as the source of problems in relationships, but in reality, it is just a tool to be used for better or for worse. As a psychologist in Orange County, I work with some pretty tech-savvy couples [...]
Can you hear me now? Going beyond tools for communication
There’s a commercial for a phone company promoting their network coverage. A character wanders off into distant places talking on his cell phone asking, “Can you hear me now?” I recently wrote a guide on tools for communication that I use [...]
Making changes last
So how is that New Year’s resolution going for you? Time sure flies and here we are already heading into a beautiful Spring here in Orange County. By this time, less that 10% will be continuing on with their New Year’s [...]
Tools for Communication
One of the most frequent requests I get marriage or couples counseling is “tools for communication”. So, here are some guidelines that help in communication. Whether you're having troubles in your couples' relationship, work or friendships; whether you live here in Orange County or [...]
Dump the canoe: Conflict is the key to a close marriage
Many years ago I stumbled upon a truth that I have come to rely upon now when working with couples in marriage counseling in Orange County, CA. Back then I worked as a camp counselor under the searing summer sun in [...]
An eclipse
There’ve been two eclipses today. Much of the world was focused on a solar eclipse happening today. Most will have missed the other eclipse that just happened, visible only to a few privileged people to experience. As I was leaving an [...]