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Premarital and Couples: Musings on LifeAs I sit in my living room, I hear so many different sounds: my dog's breath as he sleeps by my side, the antique German clock ticking, Caltrain on the rails, songbirds...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Jun. 21, 2019There are no comments yet. 18231 Views
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Twin Babies Talking: Early Communication Patterns Can Be ChangedCheck out this video on YouTube of baby twins "talking" to one another. As you're watching, think about how...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Jun. 28, 2019There are no comments yet. 17525 Views
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Premarital and Couples: "The Art of Racing in the Rain"I recently read The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein for the second time, and liked it just as much as I did the first time. It is a bitter-sweet story...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Jul. 5, 2019There are no comments yet. 18195 Views
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"Better" Dads and "Re-invigorated" Moms: Happier CouplesI read an article by Rachel Zucker on the NY Times website: "Honey, Let's Get a Little Divorced." One thing that caught my attention was Rachel's...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Jul. 12, 2019There are no comments yet. 17167 Views
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Premarital and Couples: Tips for Hearing (Listening) and Being KnownYou just want to be heard and understood deeply. Showing interest in your partner and his or her life leads to a great many wonderful things in a relationship....
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Jul. 18, 2019There are no comments yet. 18213 Views
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Premarital and Couples: Marriage MaintenanceAccording to research by Dr. John Gottman, who runs the "Love Lab" in Seattle, most couples wait an average of six years from the time they sense issues...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Jul. 26, 2019There are no comments yet. 18020 Views
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"Real Sex for Real Women" by Dr. Laura BermanI recommend "Real Sex for Real Women" as it is a straightforward, educational, detailed book about sex -- and emotional connection. Dr. Berman's book provides...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Aug. 1, 2019There are no comments yet. 38441 Views
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Premarital and Couples: Check Your Best Self at the DoorWhen you embark on your day, many of you either consciously or by habit, get focused on what lies ahead. You think about what you need to do and how...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Aug. 9, 2019There are no comments yet. 17306 Views
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"You Gotta Have Balls [to do counseling] . . .. . . It's really scary, taking a look at yourself." A man said this to me yesterday while asking for my help. It is scary, it does take balls (or the female...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Aug. 16, 2019There are no comments yet. 17200 Views
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Premarital and Couples: Permanent RecordWe had dinner with our friends recently and learned that their son kept a "Permanent Record" of things his parents had done wrong during his childhood...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Aug. 30, 2019There are no comments yet. 17092 Views
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In Honor of RalphIt was my privilege to present at The Compassionate Friends National Conference: "Thriving as a Couple After Your Child Dies." I'll share with you a bit...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Sep. 6, 2019There are no comments yet. 17261 Views
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Premarital: Women Over 50 Do Get MarriedWedding Bells After Fifty by Autumn Marie is a read I recommend. There's a myth that women over 50 won't get married, and this book is out to dispel that....
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Sep. 13, 2019There are no comments yet. 17246 Views
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Three Top Thoughts on Letting Go and Moving OnYou Can’t Make Yourself Let Go or Move On--So Be Kind to Yourself While it’s uncomfortable, you need to let yourself feel...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Sep. 26, 2019There are no comments yet. 18248 Views
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Couples Counseling, Al Pacino StyleI had the pleasure of listening to Pete Pearson of the Couple's Institute in Menlo Park talk about the importance of working as a team in couple's counseling....
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Nov. 8, 2019There are no comments yet. 17122 Views
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The Four Stages of Competency*I like to talk with my clients about the The Four Stages of Competency because it provides a simple structure for understanding where we are in therapy, personally...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Nov. 22, 2019There are no comments yet. 16635 Views
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Living as Roommates? Not Having Much Sex?I see couples who eventually realize they are living as roommates: they may be good parents together, run their household together, do their respective jobs, spend...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Dec. 6, 2019There are no comments yet. 18772 Views
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Premarital and Couples: What feeling is not allowed, and what do you use in its place?What feeling do you not allow yourself to have, either because it is intolerable to you, your family didn't allow it, or it's just too scary or painful to have?...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Dec. 13, 2019There are no comments yet. 15978 Views
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Premarital and Couples: Road Trips and GetawaysI was recently sent research indicating that a weekend away is the number one romantic gift that both men and women want. David Skernick is a photographer (this...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Dec. 20, 2019There are no comments yet. 17126 Views
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Premarital and Couples: Do You Give or Receive "Still Face"?What is Still Face? Watch this short video by Dr. Ed Tronick (director of UMass Boston's Infant-Parent Mental Health...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Jan. 3, 2020There are no comments yet. 18571 Views
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Premarital and Couples: Thankful / Grateful / AppreciationThose of you who are my clients already know that I encourage you to be thankful and appreciative, even for the small things that you expect your partner to do,...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Jan. 10, 2020There are no comments yet. 17516 Views
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