RECENT MEDIA CLIPS FOR LISA WESSAN

January 3, 2012 -- THINKING OUT LOUD – radio talk show in the greater Boston area, tune into WUML, 91.5 FM, 10-10:30 AM or globally go to webcast at www.uml.edu/thinkoutloud for wicked funny banter on health, recovery, and multimodal stress management treatment programs with host David Tierney and monthly guest Lisa Wessan.

November 3, 2011 – THE CONCORD JOURNAL – Reiki Master to present workshop.

December 17, 2010 – THE NORTH ANDOVER CITIZEN – Inspirational humorist speaks at St. Gregory’s.

September 14, 2010 – THE PR LOG -- Lisa Wessan presents Laughter Therapy for Neuropathy Association, Weston, MA
http://www.prlog.org/10929872-lisa-wessan-presents-laughter-therapy-for-neuropathy-association-weston-ma.html

September 7, 2010 - THE CHELMSFORD PATCH - Laughing with the Joys and Troubles of Life Leads to Growth. By Julia Gavin.

http://chelmsford.patch.com/articles/laughing-with-the-joys-and-troubles-of-life-leads-to-growth

September 6, 2010 – THE PR LOG - Lisa Wessan invited to be Ambassador for National Speakers Association (NSA)
http://www.prlog.org/10912602-lisa-wessan-invited-to-be-ambassador-for-national-speakers-association-nsa.html

AUGUST 2010 – NEWS FROM A SPACIOUS PLACE – S.H.A.M.E. = Should have already mastered everything....Nay, Nay I say....read more here
http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs080/1101734258730/archive/1103604762167.html

June 7, 2010, THE LOWELL SUN, Spirit of cooperation: Jewish congregation in Chelmsford and Muslim congregation in Billerica join forces to reach out to community. By Debbie Hovanasian, Lowell Sun Correspondent
http://www.lowellsun.com/religion/ci_15244253#ixzz0qJ16Mlpa

June 3, 2010, THE JEWISH JOURNAL, The Qutbi Masjid and Congregation Shalom Team Up for a Community Health Fair. http://www.jewishjournal.org/story/news_features/the_qutbi_masjid_and_congregation_shalom_team_up_for_a_community_health_fai/

May 25, 2010, MONEY MATTERS BOSTON
Television interview with Chris Findlen on laughter therapy, team building with laughter, laughter meditation.

May 16, 2010, THE BOSTON GLOBE
Seriously, folks, he argues, laughter the best medicine: The gelotologist is in, pitching a cure for stress.
by Gail Waterhouse
http://www.boston.com/news/health/articles/2010/05/16/for_georgetowns_richard_mullen_laughter_the_best_medicine/

January 3, 2010, The Boston Globe, "Life, Free from Clutter" by Cindy Cantrell.

June 25, 2009, The Chelmsford Independent, "Lisa Wessan is Recycling Champion of Chelmsford" by Bonnie Rankin.

April 19, 2009, The Boston Globe, "Decluttering Life" by Cindy Cantrell.

April 9, 2009, THE BOSTON GLOBE, "Laughter is the best medicine, so here's to your health" by Denise Taylor.

The Society for Ladies Who Laugh Out Loud. "First Ladies of Laughter" article, Vol. 4:7.

VIDEO: August 29, 2008 - Suncast program, 4 minutes - Laughter Therapy with staff of Lowell Sun.

What Makes a Strong Woman?: 101 Insights from Some Remarkable Women. By Helene Lerner (2005), Wessan featured on page 33.

New York Daily News, October 27, 2004, "The Laugh that Heals," by Carol Forget.

November, 2008 - NASW NEWS (National Association of Social Workers), "Social Work in the Public Eye" by Paul R. Pace.

October 14, 2008 - 30 minute radio interview with host Bob Ellis on The Sunrise Show.

August 31, 2008 - Feature article in The Lowell Sun,"Make 'em laugh: Chelmsford counselor is dedicated to the healing power of mirth" By Nancye Tuttle.

May 28, 2008 - One hour radio interview with host Elizabeth Foley on The Phoenix Hour (scroll down to The Phoenix Hour, 5/28/08).

May 12, 2008 - One hour radio Interview - Declutter Your Heart & Home - with host Debby Hoffman on WKLX 1450’s Community Business Connection. Aired multiple times throughout the Concord NH area. Hear it on http://www.wkxl1450.com.

April 29, 2008 - Radio Interview - The Ways to Harmony - Inside and Out,
with Boston host Jordan Rich, guest Jay Uhler cites helpful tips from Lisa's workshops. Read the transcript at http://www.jordanrich.com/JayUhler/TheWaysToHarmonyInsideAndOut.pdf

February 20, 2008 - 30 minute radio Interview - What is Laughter Therapy? With host Dean Johnson on The Merrimack Magazine Talk Radio Show , WCAP-AM (980 AM). Hear it on http://www.980wcap.com.

January 4, 2008 - The Lowell Sun
"Giggle, chuckle, cackle or snicker -- it's all good" By Rita Savard.

Shrink Rap, January 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 2008, "From Clutter to Clarity with Lisa Wessan" with host Edna M. Lezotte, D.Min., LICSW and Szifra Birke, M.S.

Nashua Telegraph, November 9, 2007
"Laughter Therapy"
http://www.nashuatelegraph.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071109/NEIGHBORS37/7 1109022/0/NEIGHBORS05

The Boston Globe, September 23, 2007
"Laughter is the Best Medicine" by Cindy Cantrell
www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2007/09/23/laughter_is_the_best_medicine/

Somerville Journal News, Somerville, MA, July 11, 2007, "From Clutter to Clarity"

www.jimsullivanink.com, June 12, 2007
"Clutter: What is it good for? Absolutely Nothing." by Jim Sullivan.

Merrimack Valley Happenings, the newsletter of the Merrimack Valley Economic Development Council, June 6, 2007, "From Clutter to Clarity"

The Boston Globe (Boston, MA) May 27, 2007, "From Clutter to Clarity: A Holistic Approach"by Bobby Hankinson
http://calendar.boston.com/events/show/10836705-From-Clutter-to-Clarity-A-Holistic-Approach

Upstate Update (newsletter of SUNY Upstate Medical University),
Syracuse, NY, November 1, 2006
"National Pastoral Care Week celebrated with series of events Oct. 22-28"

IRC Newsletter (InterReligious Council of Central New York), Syracuse, NY, September 2006,"Pastoral Care Day Explores 'Healing Humor' "

The Journal News (Westchester, NY) September 25, 2005
Hospital and Health Update, "The Science Behind the Smile"

CNN News, "Paula Zahn Now," March 10, 2005, "Laughter is the Best Medicine"