Dr. Lisa

It’s a New Year, are you ready? What does that even mean, you might ask yourself. Ready for what? What really changed from December 31 to January 1? For many, it’s that dreaded day where change is desired most. That feeling that several new habits must immediately begin (and most likely you are somehow supposed […]

ABC 20/20 Episode on Teen Killers Many of you probably saw the latest 20/20 episode on Teen Killers, the seemingly bright and kind students who go on to murder fellow students. The mother of Dylan Klebold recalls her son’s mental health difficulties as well as his “normal” teenage behavior. Throughout the segment, we get to

Check out the latest MN Post Online newspaper – I was interviewed about Etherapy, the pros/cons and everything in between! Click HERE: Etherapy offers new options for patients, and new ethical concerns for providers    

Topic #28: Janay Rice and Domestic Violence. Why does she defend him? Article: http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/ray-rice-janay-rice-posts-response-to-husband-s-release-suspension-on-instagram-090914 What may seem confusing to many is why Janay Rice is so adamantly defending her husband after the video of her domestic abuse went viral. There is no quick answer, and understanding domestic violence (DV) through the eyes of the victim is

Topic #27 School bedtime routines, start them now! Getting your kids ready for school includes starting to adjust bedtime and wake-time schedules! It’s hard to believe that school is going to begin, for most kids, the day after Labor day. That gives you 20 more days to practice going to be earlier and waking up

Topic #25  Why parents forget their child in the car? One of the most talked about topics on the news and in our community is the unthinkable question about how parents can forget about their child in the car. For parents especially, the idea of leaving a child in a car for hours is overwhelming

Topic #24  How to help anxious kids in the summertime For many children ( approximately 8% according to a large national survey of kids 13-18 ) anxiety is not just an icky feeling that comes and goes before a new event, but rather it is a life interfering disorder. Anxiety Disorders, such as Generalized Anxiety Disorder, can

Topic #23 How to establish boundaries after divorce    Boundaries: This abstract idea that “I” am separate from “YOU” and the enmeshment (or coming together) of “US” doesn’t negatively impact “ME”.    At least, this is how I interpret “good” Boundaries. As a psychologist in clinical practice, Boundaries happens to be one of the most