Kimberly Key Ph.D.

About

Kimberly Key, Ph.D., is past division president of the American Counseling Association and author of Ten Keys to Staying Empowered in a Power Struggle. She is Founder and Chief Empathy Officer of Encompass Work & Family and developed several multidisciplinary assessments, including The Key Essentials Balance Assessment. She has worked internationally and collaborated on research aimed at helping people adapt to political, career, family, and economic instability. She is a board-certified counselor, psychotherapist, and mediator with her doctoral training and M.A. in marriage and family therapy and counseling & educational psychology from the University of Nevada, Reno and Alliant International University. Her post-graduate work focused on global impacts of changing family structures and business systems.

Recent Posts

Why Men in Power Devalue Women

Researchers have found that men with power are more prone to focus on women's sexual body parts rather than view them as whole human beings.

Facing Career Burnout and Anxiety

Anxiety and burnout can be caused by this hidden driver but careers can be salvaged with proper help.

The Mental Health Benefits of Sports for All Teens

Engaging in too many sports and activities can lead to anxiety and depression in teens while choosing the ideal number can boost self-worth and reduce depression.

Life After Leaving the Nest

Researchers found that less-stressed relationships with parents led young adults to adapt better and form more supportive relationships. Here's why.

Navigating Extreme Diet Risks

Personal Perspective: Read this before considering a restrictive diet, especially if you are a parent.

The Wake-up Call: Life Evaluations Among Youth at Record Low

The U.S. dropped out of the Top 20 in the latest World Happiness Report with younger people reporting less happiness than older people. Here are some reasons for this record.

5 Things to Know Before Calling Someone a Narcissist

When faced with confusing behavior that does not fit with our paradigm, we try to identify and label it. But we can often get it wrong. Here are five things to consider.

Understanding the Far-Reaching Effects of Stress

Explore stress's profound impact, childhood trauma, and groundbreaking strategies for holistic healing.

Why Ditching Fat Talk and Old Talk Is Good for Your Health

Our obsession with body image and our objectification of our bodies can have harmful effects.

How to Interpret Psychology Research Like a Pro

Research can be flawed. That is why we look for the evidence. Here's how to understand it better.