by drlisamarotta | Jul 7, 2021
Photo Credit: Ibrahim Boran/Unsplash Post Pandemic Recovery will be a gradual process. How are you doing? In March, the American Psychological Association Survey on Stress in America clearly identified that Covid-19 has negatively impacted our mental health. As many...
by drlisamarotta | Apr 19, 2021
There are times when it’s natural to reflect. The anniversary of the pandemic is a new one for me, a chance to re-set and consider what is essential. I propose it is time for post-pandemic cleaning using the wisdom of Marie Kondo to clear the clutter....
by drlisamarotta | Feb 9, 2021
We are closing in on the one year mark for pandemic living. Think about the impact of twelve months in the life of a child. Our families are starting to show signs of wear, and some are crashing hard. What can we do to help? Every single one of us, from pre-K through...
by drlisamarotta | Jan 16, 2021
There is a big difference between intention and resolutions. Make lasting change by setting your intention with attention this year . Photo Credit: Dayne Topkin/Unsplash I was easing gently into 2021 poised for adventures with the blank canvas of my passion planner...
by drlisamarotta | Dec 14, 2020
Photo Credit: Thanks to Isabella and Laura Fischcer @twinsfisch on Unsplash This year is going to be different, in fact it needs to be different. If you have been feeling tired, irritable, tearful, and filled with dread of the holidays–you may be experiencing...
by drlisamarotta | Nov 12, 2020
Mid-March this year our lives came to a screeching halt. The virus had clearly arrived, and with it came many challenges. My Passion Planner blanked-out, except for work–which quickly switched over to telehealth appointments. My social life reduced to a smaller...
by drlisamarotta | Jul 22, 2020
Stress less and connect more as a family this year. Discover ways to de-stress for back to school success. Photo Credit to Evgeni Tcherkasski/Unsplash Raise your hand if you are frazzled about school this year. Teachers and Families with school aged children are an...
by drlisamarotta | Jun 1, 2020
Photo by Simon Maage/UnsplashA gratitude practice begins with noticing the small things. We are all doing our best to manage the anxiety of pandemic living and accept that hopefulness through envisioning the future is complicated at best. It may seem strange to begin...
by drlisamarotta | Apr 20, 2020
We are all operating in close quarters this Spring. What are we talking about? Anything meaningful? We can maximize this time of relative stillness to take inventory of our relationships, life, and our closets. We have a rare opportunity to begin some crucial...
by drlisamarotta | Mar 18, 2020
Spread HOPE. photo by Kristopher Roller on Unsplash As a Nation we can spread hope to manage fear during the pandemic. The news of Covid 19 is still developing and we are all doing our part to limit the spread of illness. Just last week I spoke about HOPE with...
I am a Clinical/School Psychologist with over 25 years of experience working with women, children, and families in the Oklahoma Metro area.