About Dr. Kenner

	How to Ask Dr. Kenner a Question (This has been a free public service since 1997) Ask by phone: The toll-free number is 1-877-Dr-Kenner (877-375-3663) Why free? See below. Ask by e-mail: Although you won't receive as thorough an answer as if you were to phone in live, you can still email Dr. Kenner a question When to call: Call any time before 10pm (Eastern Time). If she is not available, she will return your call as soon as she is free. Call or e-mail? You will receive the fastest, most accurate answer if you ask by phone. Most calls are answered. Not all emails are answered due to their large quantity. What you can not ask: Dr. Kenner does not take calls regarding suicide, medication, legal issues or any matter that threatens life or property and you must contact a local mental health professional, lawyer, doctor or the police if this is the case. Why for free? This has been a free public service since 1997. Why would a well known clinical psychologist answer your question for free and pay for the phone call too? Because Dr. Kenner makes her answer available on her podcast / talk show so others with the same issue can benefit. The show is a public service and is question-driven; your questions are the motor of the show. This is not therapy Although you will be receiving helpful advice from Dr. Kenner, remember that this is not therapy and cannot replace a fully contextual one-on-one relationship with a mental health professional. More



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	Today's Podcast

	Enjoy Dr. Kenner's short podcasts on many topics. Today's Podcast Topic . . . How to deal with any overpowering lousy thoughts you might have - A short interview with Dr. Jeff Riggenbach.



	Today's Romance Quote

	Quote 175 from Part 6, Chapter 24 of Ellen's and Ed's new romance book: The Selfish Path to Romance - How to Love With Passion and Reason" . . . Example 1 of "Active Listening": Be courteous- Do not interrupt or jump in with attacks."



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	Secrets Happy Couples Know About Selfishness “My partner means the world to me. I would do anything for him. I want nothing for myself. I want only please him.” When you first fall in love, the whole world seems to fade into the background. Your lover is center stage. When you’re apart, you intensely long for this person. You imagine being in one another’s arms. You plan wonderful events to surprise or please your partner. You feel complete. Fast forward 5 years: “I wish he (or she) would give me a break!” Now married to this same person, you no longer feel complete, you feel . . . (more)



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	The Selfish Path to Romance: How to Love With Passion and Reason / Dr. Edwin A. Locke and Dr. Ellen Kenner


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	About Dr. Kenner

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			Dr. Ellen Kenner is a licensed clinical psychologist with a private practice in Rhode Island. She received her B.A. from Brown University and her Ph.D. from The University of Rhode Island. She is host of the syndicated radio show, *The Rational Basis of Happiness* ®. In 2011 this show began its 15th year and is heard on over 50 stations coast to coast, including two in Canada and one in the Virgin Islands. She has interviewed many prominent authors and has appeared as a guest on radio and television. She takes free phone calls a few times each week. Calls are recorded for possible podcast. 877-Dr-Kenner (877-375-3663)

	Over the years Dr. Kenner has given many workshops at conferences across the United States and in Canada and Bermuda. These include: Courting Success in Romance Skills to Minimize the “Me versus You” Barrier Understanding the Process of “Self-change” and Some Effective Self-help Interventions The Benevolent Universe Premise: How to capture and secure your enthusiasm and your optimism Childhood…as it Should Have Been and Ought to Be Psychological Self-defense: Avoiding the Sanction of the Victim Trap Choosing a Romantic Partner Preserving and Strengthening your Romantic Partnership Bringing out the Heroic in Yourself The Psychological Visibility Principle as Illustrated in the novel Atlas Shrugged Romance: Bringing Love and Sex Together (With co-writer and co-presenter Dr. Edwin A. Locke) Dr. Kenner has taught psychology courses as an adjunct instructor at The University of Rhode Island and Rhode Island College. She has extensive experience in the fields of child-parent relationships, marital relationships, family problems, healthy goal-setting, self-improvement, stress management, time management and more. She has served as expert witness for many dysfunctional family and child abuse related cases. Her specialty is exploring how to apply the rational, pro-happiness philosophy of Objectivism to mental health issues. The Providence District of the U.S. Postal Service honored her work and radio show. She has been married for 35 years and has two grown children. She and Dr. Edwin A. Locke published a serious guidebook on romance in early 2011.

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	Education Academic Appointment/License Teaching Experience Clinical Internship Employment Additional Clinical Training		Court Testimony: Expert Witness Professional Associations Radio Talk Show Host Radio Talk Show Guest Non Radio Media Appearances


	Education
	University of Rhode Island, May 1992, Ph.D. Clinical Psychology University of Rhode Island, May 1989, M.A. Psychology, URI Brown University, June 1975, B.A. Biology


	Academic Appointment/License
	September 1990-August 1992 Harvard Clinical Fellow in Psychology June 30, 1994 Licensed as a Clinical Psychologist in Rhode Island


	Teaching Experience
	University Courses 1992 Fall Semester, University of R.I., Kingston Campus Theories of Personality Behavior Problems and Personality Disorders 1992 Fall Semester, University of R.I. Continuing College of Education, Providence Campus Behavior Problems and Personality Disorders 1993 Spring Semester, University of R.I., Kingston Campus Theories of Personality 1993 Spring Semester, University of R.I. Continuing College of Education, Providence Campus Towards Self Understanding (Introductory 100 level course) 1993 Fall Semester, University of R.I., Kingston Campus Behavior Problems and Personality Disorders 1993 Fall Semester, Rhode Island College Introduction to Psychology Non University Courses See seminars by Dr. Kenner