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The Science of Stuck

Breaking through inertia.

Empathy
The Problem With Empathy

Britt Frank MSW, LSCSW, SEP on October 16, 2024

Empathy is vital for connections but can cause burnout in high-stress jobs. When empathy wanes, curiosity—through open questions and active listening—can bridge emotional gaps.

Empathy is vital for connections but can cause burnout in high-stress jobs. When empathy wanes, curiosity—through open questions and active listening—can bridge emotional gaps.

Emotions
When "Feeling Your Feelings" Isn't a Good Option

Britt Frank MSW, LSCSW, SEP on August 14, 2024

While feelings literacy is crucial for mental health, sometimes alternative strategies can offer effective relief and support, depending on the context and individual needs.

While feelings literacy is crucial for mental health, sometimes alternative strategies can offer effective relief and support, depending on the context and individual needs.

Friends
5 Ways to Create Meaningful Connections

Britt Frank MSW, LSCSW, SEP on July 21, 2024

Ever wondered why childhood friendships endure while adult connections seem fleeting? Discover the surprising factors influencing our social bonds.

Ever wondered why childhood friendships endure while adult connections seem fleeting? Discover the surprising factors influencing our social bonds.

Depression
How New Experiences Can Get You Unstuck

Britt Frank MSW, LSCSW, SEP on December 12, 2023

Trying new things might seem like a luxury or indulgence, but science says otherwise. Opening yourself up to new experiences can improve your health and happiness.

Trying new things might seem like a luxury or indulgence, but science says otherwise. Opening yourself up to new experiences can improve your health and happiness.

Family Dynamics
Coping With 'The Most Wonderful Time of the Year'

Britt Frank MSW, LSCSW, SEP on November 6, 2023

The holiday season is a time for family, but it can also be a time for stress, anxiety, and overwhelm. Understanding family-of-origin patterns can help break longstanding cycles.

The holiday season is a time for family, but it can also be a time for stress, anxiety, and overwhelm. Understanding family-of-origin patterns can help break longstanding cycles.

Friends
Why Friendships Are Not Optional

Britt Frank MSW, LSCSW, SEP on August 12, 2023

Life can be busy and complicated, and it is easy to think of friendships as frivolous or luxurious. But research says otherwise.

Life can be busy and complicated, and it is easy to think of friendships as frivolous or luxurious. But research says otherwise.

Procrastination
Harness the Power of Your "Micro-Yes"

Britt Frank MSW, LSCSW, SEP on February 18, 2023

Are you feeling stuck with procrastination? Is the gap between your intentions and actions a mile wide? Do even small steps feel too big? Enter the micro-yes.

Are you feeling stuck with procrastination? Is the gap between your intentions and actions a mile wide? Do even small steps feel too big? Enter the micro-yes.