The Self in Relationships: May 2026

About Me

- 30 years as Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
- 12 years Marriage counselor at Rutgers University. While there- designed and gave The Self In Relationships Workshop to over 7,000 students- 300 students for 28 hours over one weekend, every semester.

Special Training:
- A week symposia with Master and Johnson on "Human Sexual Function and Dysfunction"
- American Hypnosis Training Academy
Training courses on Divorce and Mediation

Member:
- Nat'l Association of Social Workers
- N.J. Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Awards and Recognition:
- Plaque awarded -- NJ Child Assault Prevention for Outstanding efforts and contribution in the prevention of child abuse
- New Jersey Newspaper chose me as one of "Three Outstanding New Jersey Citizens."
- Photo on cover of Rutgers Alumni Magazine

It is my opinion that our society does not properly prepare us for the most important part of our lives: successful partner, spouse, and parenting relationships. This Blog is an attempt to remedy that.

There are many misconceptions about intimate relationships, what they are, how they work, and what the real potential is. This is made worse by representations of relationships in films, TV, and other media.

I welcome your brief questions and shares.

Posts

Listening to What Children Are Trying to Tell Us