Kathryn Ford M.D.

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Mindfulness for Couples: A Seminar for Therapists

December 19, 2022 ilsahanbrink

Feb 8 & 25, March 4 & 11 Live on Zoom 75 min each session $650 for the series Limited to 8 For more information or to sign up please call 650-380-4151 or email kathrynford@comcast.net. … [Read more...]

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Presentation at the Stanford Help Center: The Art of Opening in the Moment: Relationships Simplified

October 8, 2022 ilsahanbrink

View recent presentation at the Stanford Help Center … [Read more...]

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Enhanced Dialogue for Couples: Current Research and Practical Tools

March 28, 2022 ilsahanbrink

July 9 & 16, 2022 A live on-line course for couples offered through Stanford Continuing Studies Information available April April 25, 2022. Registration opens May 16. … [Read more...]

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The Art of Opening in the Moment: Relationships Simplified

February 25, 2022 ilsahanbrink

Tuesday, March 8, 2022 12:00 pm – 1:15 pm Where: Online via Zoom Free Webinar, sponsored by the Help Center, for the Stanford Community Event Details   … [Read more...]

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Get Ready for Your Next Big Relationship: Have Hard Conversations

December 8, 2021 ilsahanbrink

I was recently asked by someone not currently in a relationship, “What can I do to prepare for being in a major relationship?” The answer? Have hard conversations. Life is full of opportunities for hard conversations–with colleagues, parents, neighbors, even the guy at the dry … [Read more...]

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Kathryn Ford, M.D. helps couples to stay open to each other by cultivating present-moment awareness, especially Aperture Awareness™ , the felt sensation of availability for connection. Also read my blog on Psychology Today

Testimonials

“Dr. Ford is brilliant as an expert and as an instructor…she conveys learning material in a clear, concise, and relatable manner.”

“Dr. Ford is an excellent speaker, extremely knowledgeable, and addressed the subject of this course in a very clear, understandable way. Her manner of of inviting questions and class discussion was respectful and made it safe and easy to participate.”

“The way that I communicate with EVERYONE changed after just the first Saturday and the phone session.”

“This course was a wonderful support to my husband’s and my efforts to open up in our communication with each other. Dr. Ford’s empathetic yet practical feedback allowed us to be realistic in our expectations and kept the experience of new approaches from becoming overwhelming. I would definitely take another course with Dr. Ford”

“Profoundly appreciated Dr. Ford’s exceptional perceptive skill and nuanced articulation…Can’t wait to sign up for her next course in this program or elsewhere.”

“Exceptional teacher and clinician! Would highly recommend her course!!”

“Thank you for a wonderful, thought-provoking class!”

 

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Self-Compassion: The Key to Loving the World

Attuned= Mind reading + speaking

  • Attuned= Mind reading + speaking
  • Connect to feel better
  • Mood Management
  • Different Coping Styles
  • Emotional Contagion
  • Difficult Conversations: The “Doorbell” Strategy
  • Repair After Injury
  • The Power of an Inspiring Vision

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