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Author: chandrama

  • Supporting your Beloved Partner in Corona Virus Times

    It’s possible you each have different thoughts and feelings about the Corona virus and the safety of your family and each other. Maybe you’re on the same page about it. Here’s how to support your beloved. What’s most important is to talk about it with an open mind and curiosity. This allows room for thoughts,…

  • Top 6 Reasons to do Online (Video) or Phone Therapy

    Top 6 Reasons to do Online Therapy 1. Concerns about Coronavirus or other health reasons; have your sessions as a couple or individual from your home or office. 2. Responsibilities at home that make it difficult to travel to an appointment. 3. Embarrassment about seeking help or anxiety about face-to-face appointments. 4. Traffic, or you’re…

  • You Can Help: Scents and Migraines

    Most people have no idea that scents such as perfume, cologne, essential oils, after shave, deodorant, scented detergents and dryer products, household cleaners, gift baskets, candles, sachets, etc. are triggers for many people that have migraines. It’s called osmophobia. For a brief research overview on this, see Odorant substances that trigger headaches in migraine patients on…

  • Premarital and Couples: Road Trips and Getaways

    Premarital and Couples: Road Trips and Getaways I 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 Shasta shot is one of his) with two new books out: “Back Roads of Northern California” and “Back Roads of…

  • Premarital: Women Over 50 Do Get Married

    Wedding 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. Ten stories plus the author’s are presented. The women are from all walks of life, many ethnicities and backgrounds. The overwhelming theme of the book…

  • Couples: What Are Your Gifts that Must Be Shared?

    What Are Your Gifts that Must Be Shared? The following poem was written by an acquaintance of mine who recently died at the young age of 61. What gifts do you have to give to your beloved, to your family, to your work and community, and to the world? Loving another deeply and without judgment…

  • Couples: Starting National “No Device Night”

    Let’s be the first in the nation to select a night each week where we don’t use devices. You spend time as a family, and after the kids go to bed or off to do homework, you spend time as a couple—without devices. You could even pretend you’re living in the days before electricity. Light…

  • Our Beloved Dog Died (and now we have a new one)

    Our beloved dog died and it brought up old grief. We got a new dog. He doesn’t replace Tarth, but he gets and gives unconditional love; which we all need. In 2010, my step-son Diego was 9 years old. He wrote the following about Tarth, our then seven year-old Papillion: A Day in the Life…

  • Coupon for Yourself and Your Partner

    This poem – Coupon – was sent to me through a daily poetry email I receive. I got the poet’s permission to share it with you. As you read it, think of yourself and how you might apply it. Also think of your spouse/beloved, and how you might apply to him/her. Next, think of your…

  • Couples: Do You Have Sex Only on Vacation?

    Couples: Do You Have Sex Only on Vacation? Over the years of seeing couples in marriage counseling, and through reading I’ve done, there are many couples who only have sex on vacation. Sex on vacation is great! You’re more relaxed, you’re in a new environment (which stimulates dopamine – the chemical which helps control the…