Getting Unstuck — Blog — Dr. Amy E. Keller, PsyD, MFT

Oct 6

Oct 6 Turning Bad Habits into Good Ones

In this post, Dr. Amy discusses Judson Brewer’s book, The Craving Mind: From Cigarettes to Smartphones to Love – Why We Get Hooked and How We Can Break Bad Habits, and how you can transform your bad habits into a good ones.

May 12

May 12 Avoid Workplace Burnout!

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While it’s good to be busy, carrying a full load over the course of months can also be taxing and stressful. If we aren’t careful, we can “burn out,” and burnout, if not treated, can become depression, anxiety and distraction. In this article, Dr. Amy explains how to recognize burnout, what to do when you feel it, and how to prevent it in the first place.

Mar 24

Mar 24 Work It, Girl

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You’re working hard towards your goals, but some nights really all you can do is collapse in front of the TV… What to do then? Dr. Amy suggests that you choose movies that motivate you and remind you that, even when the chips are down, dreams can come true!

Mar 10

Mar 10 Escape the External Validation Trap

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External validation feels good, but you shouldn’t be too dependent on it. In this post, Dr. Amy talks about external validation, how to tell if you rely on it too much, and how to find your own self-worth.

Mar 3

Mar 3 From Drama to Empowerment: Healthy Alternatives to Karpman's Triangle

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Dr. Amy revisits Karpman’s Triangle and offers an approach for transforming it into a healthier alternative.

Feb 17

Feb 17 Practice Random Acts of Kindness

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Not only do kind acts they make the recipient feel good, science shows there are also benefits for the do-gooder and even people who simply witness kindness. In this blog, Dr. Amy explains how embracing kindness can make everyone feel better.

Feb 3

Feb 3 Don't Get Hooked! Avoiding Shenpa

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We’ve all been caught in a big argument that started with something small. A simple word, tone, or minor transgression struck a nerve and you couldn’t resist striking back. That, my friends, is Shenpa, you’re triggered and are compelled to respond. In this article, Dr. Amy explains Shenpa and how to avoid getting hooked.

Jan 27

Jan 27 Escape from The Deadly Triangle (Part 2)

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Escape the dreaded triangle! In this blog, Dr. Amy discusses ways to avoid being sucked into the emotional vortex known as “Karpman’s Triangle”. Bonus: this article includes an added special section featuring advice especially for therapists!

Jan 20

Jan 20 Don't Get Caught In The Deadly Triangle! (Part 1)

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Avoid the dreaded drama triangle! “Karpman’s Triangle” consists of the three main roles that people can sometimes take on, and switch between, during high stress or emotional interactions. Read more to learn about this emotional rollercoaster.

Jan 13

Jan 13 When the going gets tough, the tough get ... Resilience.

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Who here hasn’t occasionally felt overwhelmed and started drinking at noon out of a cereal bowl? People who have resilience manage to maintain a level of stability even in the face of chaos, while those who are less resilient may resort to less healthy coping mechanisms. In this blog, Dr. Amy gives you tips on how you can strengthen your own resilience.

Jan 6

Jan 6 Living in the Moment: Segment Intending

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Having trouble keeping your New Year’s resolutions? Dr. Amy recommends Segment Intending, an exercise where you set smaller goals and intentions through out your day. Segment Intending will enable you to live in the moment while simultaneously helping you pave a better path forward and, bonus, it’s fun!

Dec 30

Dec 30 Making Marriages Work: Hopes & Dreams

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As we round the corner into a new year and contemplate our own resolutions, Dr. Amy discusses the importance of also learning about your partner’s hopes and dreams for the future.

Dec 16

Dec 16 Dread & Anxiety

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Dread and anxiety affect us all during times of duress, Dr. Amy explains why we experience these emotions and offers support and a few tips to get through them.

Dec 9

Dec 9 Feeling Tips for For Men : Identifying and Communicating Your Feelings

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Dr. Amy shares some tips for men how to share their feelings, even if they aren’t sure what those feelings are. Read on to learn some ways you can help identify your emotions.

Dec 2

Dec 2 Dealing with Feelings: Listening Tips for Men (which is an aphrodisiac for women)

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The best aphrodisiac is good communication! Read on as Dr. Amy shares a few tips for men on how to be better listeners.

Nov 11

Nov 11 Leap and the Net Will Appear: The Benefit of Taking Risks

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Confidence, pride and greater satisfaction are all benefits of taking even a small risk. Dr. Amy Keller explains how she took a risk, how it paid off in terms of her business, and how you can find the courage to take risks in your career, too.

Nov 3

Nov 3 When Will It End? Dealing with Election Stress and Uncertainty

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Freaking out that election night is finally here? Join the club! Read on to learn some of Dr. Amy’s recommendations for dealing with the anxiety that comes when you’re facing an uncertain future.

Oct 28

Oct 28 5 Tips for Self Care: Cleansing and Clearing

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Managing our anxiety about world events at the same time we’re taking care of ourselves and our families can wear us down. Dr. Amy explains five simple things you can do to cleanse and clear your mental clutter in order to make room for the things that bring you peace and joy.

Oct 14

Oct 14 Dealing with Anxiety - Catastrophizing

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Yes, you can do hard things, like learning to accept uncertainty and become more adept at dealing with anxiety!

Sep 16

Sep 16 Crisis & Opportunity During Turbulent Times

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Trauma to Transformation, Getting Unstuck

Crises disrupt what is familiar and comfortable and put us in circumstances that can feel uncertain and even dangerous. But it’s good to remember that these same shifts can also create rare and meaningful opportunities for growth and change.

Oct 6 Turning Bad Habits into Good Ones

May 12 Avoid Workplace Burnout!

Mar 24 Work It, Girl

Mar 3 From Drama to Empowerment: Healthy Alternatives to Karpman's Triangle

Feb 17 Practice Random Acts of Kindness

Feb 3 Don't Get Hooked! Avoiding Shenpa

Jan 27 Escape from The Deadly Triangle (Part 2)

Jan 20 Don't Get Caught In The Deadly Triangle! (Part 1)

Jan 13 When the going gets tough, the tough get ... Resilience.

Jan 6 Living in the Moment: Segment Intending

Dec 30 Making Marriages Work: Hopes & Dreams

Dec 16 Dread & Anxiety

Dec 9 Feeling Tips for For Men : Identifying and Communicating Your Feelings

Dec 2 Dealing with Feelings: Listening Tips for Men (which is an aphrodisiac for women)

Nov 11 Leap and the Net Will Appear: The Benefit of Taking Risks

Nov 3 When Will It End? Dealing with Election Stress and Uncertainty

Oct 28 5 Tips for Self Care: Cleansing and Clearing

Oct 14 Dealing with Anxiety - Catastrophizing

Sep 16 Crisis & Opportunity During Turbulent Times

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Dr. Amy Keller, PsyD, MFT

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