Dr. Lori

I received my Bachelor's Degree from Cornell University and my Master's Degree, Professional Diploma, and Ph.D. from Fordham University. I am a licensed psychologist in Connecticut, where I currently have a private practice. I have worked in school, hospital, and private settings and was an adjunct professor at Fordham University's Graduate School of Education. I have presented my research with children and families at national and international conferences.

I was inspired to write my first book, "My Very Exciting, Sorta Scary, Big Move: A Workbook for Children Moving to a New Home," after my personal experience moving to London and back to the United States 5 years later. My four daughters, all under the age of 7, had very different reactions before, during, and after the move, so I began using tools I often used in my practice. My workbook guides children through the experience and helps them process their emotions and move forward with a sense of calm and excitement. "My Very Exciting Move: Color the Adventure" is a coloring book for younger children. Stay tuned for a journal for teens.

Education  

Fordham University, New York, NY, 2000

Doctor of Philosophy

Fordham University, New York, NY 1998

Professional Diploma In School Psychology

Fordham University, New York, NY 1995

Master of Science in the Psychology of Bilingual Students

Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 1991

Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Studies

The Parent Practice, London, UK

Facilitator, 2010-2011

Fordham University, Graduation School of Education, New York, NY

Director and Supervisor of the Association for South Bronx Catholic Schools (ASBCS), 2002-2006

Westport Public Schools, Westport, CT

School Psychologist, 2003-2005

Stamford Public Schools, Stamford, CT

School Psychologist, 1998-2002

Kings County Hospital Center, Brooklyn, NY

Clinical Intern in Child/Adolescent Psychology, 1997-1998

Queens Children’s Psychiatric Center, Children’s Day Hospital, New York NY

Psychology Extern, 1996-1997

Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital, New York, NY

Learning Disabilities Diagnostic Evaluator (Bilingual), 1994-1996

Adjunct Professor, 2001-2003

Fordham University Graduate School of Education, New York, NY

– Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities,

– Emotional Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence

– Clinical Practicum

Interviewer/Researcher, 1995-1996

Cicatelli Associates, Project Independence, New York, NY

Research Assistant, 1994-1995

Fordham University, New York, NY

Independent Publisher Book Award; Silver Medal in Children’s Interactive Books; 2014.

Fordham University Rose and Mary Niles/Dr. Anthony Mattola Book Award; 1996 and 1997.

Psi Chi Best Research Award; 1997; Eastern Psychological Association meeting.

Woodring, L. (2024). My Very Exciting Move: Color the Adventure. CT: Child’s View Press.

Woodring, L. (2015). Mi gran mudanza, muy emocionante y un poco aterradora: Libro de ejercisios para niños que se mudan a un nuevo hogar. CT: Child’s View Press.

Woodring, L. (2013). My Very Exciting, Sorta Scary, Big Move: A Workbook for Children Moving to a New Home. CT: Child’s View Press.

Woodring, L. (2011). Positive parenting tools and techniques. Presented to parents at Knightsbridge School, London, UK.

Woodring, L., Cancelli, A., Ponterotto, J., & Keitel, M. (July 2002). The psychological impact of parental HIV/AIDS on adolescents. Presented at XIV International AIDS Conference, Barcelona, Spain.

Woodring, L. (April, 2001). Role and function of a school psychologist. Presented to high school students at career night, New Canaan, CT.

Woodring, L., Cancelli, A. Ponterotto, J., & Keitel, M. (June, 2000). A Qualitative Investigation of Adolescents’ Experiences with Parental HIV/AIDS. Dissertation Abstracts.

Woodring, L. (February, 2000). Qualitative versus quantitative research. Panel Discussionist, Fordham University, New York, NY.

Woodring, L. (October, 1999). Qualitative Research: data collection, data analysis, validity, and ethics. Invited Lecturer, Fordham University, New York, NY.

Attanasio, L. (June, 1998). The impact of illness on families. Presented to hospital clinicians at Kings County Hospital, Brooklyn, NY.

Attanasio, L., Nathan, J., & Timlin, R. (1996). Stigmas against people with AIDS. Presented at the annual meeting of the Eastern Psycholocial Association, Washington, DC.

Attanasio, L., (1996). Adolescents affected by HIV/AIDS. Presented to Social Workers and Psychologists at the Board of Education, New York, NY.

Attanasio, L., Darwish, D., DiBenedetto, M., Dowalski, J., & Sandler, F. (1995). Doctoral level training in school psychology: Graduate students’ perceptions. Presented at the 1996 NYASP convention, Rochester, NY.