In the Media
Podcast
NEW PODCAST! (available wherever you listen to your podcasts)
PROCESS RECORDINGS, with Heath Hightower Ph.D and Lisa Wessan, LICSW, CLYL, RM
Process Recordings Podcast Series – Apple Podcasts
While we are not a substitute for an ongoing relationship with a qualified mental health professional, or crisis services, Heath and Lisa are licensed clinical social workers with over 50 years of combined professional experience. We are interested in enhancing your SKILL POWER, not WILL POWER to grow, learn and serve on a higher level of consciousness with more joy in your journey!
Transformation is a multidimensional process. We will be exploring pathways to mental health wellness, including emotional, physical, spiritual, and metaphysical techniques that are evidence-based for your success and peak performance.
Copyright: 2024 Heath Hightower and Lisa Wessan
Publications
Wessan, L. (2018, Sept/Oct). Walk and Talk Therapy: Moving Towards Wholeness. Social Work Voice. 16-17.
Wessan, L. (2018, November 10). When You are Addicted to Drama…. Mirth Maven blog.
Wessan, L. (2017, December 4). How to Improve Your Interpersonal Effectiveness. Mirth Maven blog.
Wessan, L. (2016, January 13). The Art of Living is in the Art of Waiting. PULSE. LinkedIn.
Wessan, L. (2016, January 1). Make glorious, amazing mistakes. PULSE. LinkedIn.
Wessan, L. (2015, December 12). ‘Tis the season to connect with the Numinous!. PULSE. LinkedIn.
Wessan, L. (2014, April). Deconstructing the Hoarding Spectrum: A Holistic Approach (Part I of II). FOCUS Journal. Vol. 41, No. 4.
Wessan, L. (2014, May). Deconstructing the Hoarding Spectrum: A Holistic Approach (Part II of II). FOCUS Journal. Vol. 41, No. 5.
Wessan, L. (2013, September). Preventing Compassion Fatigue. FOCUS Journal. Vol. 40, No. 6.
Wessan, L. (2013). Using Humor and Laughter in Therapy. Focus Journal. Vol. 40, No. 4. 3,11.
Wessan, L. (2010, August). S.H.A.M.E. = Should have already mastered everything. News from a Spacious Place.
Interviews & Articles
ABC News/The Boston Chronicle. (2020, September 9). Finding Peace in the Great Outdoors. Inside/Outside episode. [Lisa Wessan is interviewed concerning her work with Walk and Talk Therapy].
Keelor, J. (2019). Public places: new technology can create ethical challenges. National Association of Social Workers. Washington, DC. (April/May pp. 20-27.)
Sturworld, R. (2018). Ministering to ministers…with wisdom and laughter. Northeast 6th Annual Mission Integration Gathering: Keynote Speaker Lisa Wessan. Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, U.S. Newsletter, DECEMBER – JANUARY | VOL. 9 NO.1. Page 6.
Malai, R. (2015, February). Alternative therapies can enrich practice. NASW News. Volume 60, No. 2. [Excellent exploration of alternative modalities to blend with traditional treatment process, featuring Wessan for therapeutic laughter and grief work].
Jackson, K. (2014, May/June). Social Worker Self Care – The Overlooked Core Competency. Social Work Today. Vol. 14, No. 3, p. 14.
McCally, K. (2013, August). Have you had your Daily Ecstatic Seizure today?. Rochester Review.
Perry, K. (2012, July 10). Got Clutter? Cleaning out your closet can lead to a happier life. The Chelmsford Patch.
Gavin, J. (2010, September 7). Laughing with the Joys and Troubles of Life Leads to Growth. The Chelmsford Patch.
Waterhouse, G. (2010, May 16). Seriously, folks, he argues, laughter is the best medicine: The gelotologist is in, pitching a cure for stress. The Boston Globe.
Hovanasian, D. (2010, June 7). Spirit of cooperation: Jewish congregation in Chelmsford and Muslim congregation in Billerica join forces to reach out to community. The Lowell Sun.
Cantrell, C. (2009, April 19). Decluttering Life. The Boston Globe.
Tuttle, N. (2008, August 31). Make ’em laugh: Chelmsford counselor is dedicated to the healing power of mirth. The Lowell Sun.
Tuttle, N. (2008, August 31). Laughter Therapy. Video of Lowell Staff of Lowell Sun with Lisa Wessan – YouTube.
Cantrell, C. (2007, September 23). Laughter is the Best Medicine. The Boston Globe.
Lyons, K.Q. (2006). First Ladies of Laughter. The Society Page: At Play with Women’s Wit & Wisdom. The Society of Ladies Who Laugh Out Loud. Kennebunkport, ME. v.4:7.
Lerner, H. (2005). What Makes a Strong Woman? 101 Insights from Some Remarkable Women. Kansas City: Andrews McMeel. [Wessan featured on page 33].
Press Releases
PR LOG (2019 February 27). Lisa Wessan to be honored as maverick therapist in Massachusetts State House.
PR LOG (2013 March 10). Lisa Wessan Brings Team Building with Laughter to Rhode Island.
PR LOG (2012 July 3). Lisa Wessan “The Shamebuster” Speaks on Clutter in Chelmsford.
PR LOG (2010 September 14). Lisa Wessan presents Laughter Therapy for Neuropathy Association, Weston, MA.
PR LOG (2010 September 6). Lisa Wessan invited to be Ambassador for National Speakers Association (NSA).