Laura Dudley Assistant Clinical Professor, director of Applied Behavior Analysis Programs l.dudley@neu.edu 617-373-5150 Expertise Election 2020 Laura Dudley in the Press Article ‘Nothing about it makes sense’: After years of ‘coaching’ T-ball, one dad thinks it’s time to stop play That is not the way of the T-ball. We have one practice, followed by six games of, “Now run. Run! No, not to third. OK, now stop! Wait there. Come back, come back! It was a FOUL BALL.” If the players could fully express it, their feedback would be, “You’re not teaching this the right […] Article Fatherly Feeling Overwhelmed? Here’s The Right Way to Tell a Child That You’re Stressed If stress makes you snap, your first move is to apologize, followed with something along the lines of, “That was not a productive response,” says Laura Dudley, associate clinical professor of applied psychology at Northeastern University. Article Business Insider No, you don’t have to go to your company’s virtual holiday party Laura Dudley, a behavior analyst at Northeastern University, said that missing the nonverbal cues that you would normally experience in person can be taxing on our brains. It’s hard, for example, to maintain eye contact with someone over video chat. Article Five ways you can help kids learn better in online school right now It’s good to have a dedicated education space at home, with a work surface, a comfortable seat that supports proper posture, and required materials handy. But there’s no one-size-fits-all setup, says Laura Dudley, an associate clinical professor of applied psychology at Northeastern University. Article The Boss Says It’s OK to Take a Break From Zoom. Why Are You Still on Video Calls? Limiting remote meetings is critical to avoiding worker burnout, said Laura Dudley, a behavior analyst at Northeastern University. “Suddenly the quarantine happens and we’re all on our screens, and we’re, like, ‘It is what it is’” Ms. Dudley said. “Why are we not challenging the notion that it is what it is?” Article Forbes This Is How To Combat ‘Zoom Gloom’ In The Time Of COVID “Many of the nonverbal cues that we typically rely upon during in-person conversations—eye contact, subtle shifts that indicate someone is about to speak—are out the window,” explained Laura Dudley, a behavior analyst at Northeastern University, in a recent article. Article Psychology Today Telework-Life Balance: 5 Ways to Clock Out at Home He quotes Laura Dudley, a behavior analyst and associate clinical professor in applied psychology at Northeastern University, who explains the importance of rituals at the end of the workday, noting that “many of us are working in the same space where we are then spending time unwinding,” and any behavior that signals that shift between […] Article Trying to separate life from work while stuck at home during COVID-19? Develop a ‘shutdown ritual’ “People are engaging in these behaviors and rituals to transition themselves from work to home,” said Laura Dudley, an associate clinical professor in applied psychology at Northeastern University. “These routines can be really beneficial, especially during uncertain or uncomfortable times, like we’re in right now.” Article Why we can’t stop waving at the end of video calls “This personal touch is missing,” said Laura Dudley, an associate clinical professor at Northeastern University and expert in behavior analysis and body language. “We’re hungering for that human interaction, that friendliness, so we’re starting to do things like waving to say goodbye. It feels a little nicer than just clicking off.” Article WGBH Are You Feeling ‘Zoom Fatigue’? It turns out there’s a name for the tiredness people feel after video meetings, and WGBH Morning Edition Host Joe Mathieu spoke with Laura Dudley, director of Northeastern University’s applied behavior analysis programs to learn more about a phenomenon called “Zoom fatigue.” Laura Dudley for Northeastern Global News Addressing the nation, leaders say one thing. Does their body language say another? Addressing the nation, leaders say one thing. Does their body language say another? Robert Mueller ‘appeared weary’ during his congressional testimony, says Northeastern University behavioral analyst Laura Dudley Robert Mueller ‘appeared weary’ during his congressional testimony, says Northeastern University behavioral analyst Laura Dudley Northeastern University faculty members reflect on their commencement ceremonies Northeastern University faculty members reflect on their commencement ceremonies Was Michael Cohen telling the truth? A body language expert analyzes his testimony. Was Michael Cohen telling the truth? A body language expert analyzes his testimony. A body language expert analyzes the ‘Pelosi Clap’ and other highlights from the State of the Union A body language expert analyzes the ‘Pelosi Clap’ and other highlights from the State of the Union A body language expert breaks down Kavanaugh’s Supreme Court confirmation hearing A body language expert breaks down Kavanaugh’s Supreme Court confirmation hearing
Article ‘Nothing about it makes sense’: After years of ‘coaching’ T-ball, one dad thinks it’s time to stop play That is not the way of the T-ball. We have one practice, followed by six games of, “Now run. Run! No, not to third. OK, now stop! Wait there. Come back, come back! It was a FOUL BALL.” If the players could fully express it, their feedback would be, “You’re not teaching this the right […]
Article Fatherly Feeling Overwhelmed? Here’s The Right Way to Tell a Child That You’re Stressed If stress makes you snap, your first move is to apologize, followed with something along the lines of, “That was not a productive response,” says Laura Dudley, associate clinical professor of applied psychology at Northeastern University.
Article Business Insider No, you don’t have to go to your company’s virtual holiday party Laura Dudley, a behavior analyst at Northeastern University, said that missing the nonverbal cues that you would normally experience in person can be taxing on our brains. It’s hard, for example, to maintain eye contact with someone over video chat.
Article Five ways you can help kids learn better in online school right now It’s good to have a dedicated education space at home, with a work surface, a comfortable seat that supports proper posture, and required materials handy. But there’s no one-size-fits-all setup, says Laura Dudley, an associate clinical professor of applied psychology at Northeastern University.
Article The Boss Says It’s OK to Take a Break From Zoom. Why Are You Still on Video Calls? Limiting remote meetings is critical to avoiding worker burnout, said Laura Dudley, a behavior analyst at Northeastern University. “Suddenly the quarantine happens and we’re all on our screens, and we’re, like, ‘It is what it is’” Ms. Dudley said. “Why are we not challenging the notion that it is what it is?”
Article Forbes This Is How To Combat ‘Zoom Gloom’ In The Time Of COVID “Many of the nonverbal cues that we typically rely upon during in-person conversations—eye contact, subtle shifts that indicate someone is about to speak—are out the window,” explained Laura Dudley, a behavior analyst at Northeastern University, in a recent article.
Article Psychology Today Telework-Life Balance: 5 Ways to Clock Out at Home He quotes Laura Dudley, a behavior analyst and associate clinical professor in applied psychology at Northeastern University, who explains the importance of rituals at the end of the workday, noting that “many of us are working in the same space where we are then spending time unwinding,” and any behavior that signals that shift between […]
Article Trying to separate life from work while stuck at home during COVID-19? Develop a ‘shutdown ritual’ “People are engaging in these behaviors and rituals to transition themselves from work to home,” said Laura Dudley, an associate clinical professor in applied psychology at Northeastern University. “These routines can be really beneficial, especially during uncertain or uncomfortable times, like we’re in right now.”
Article Why we can’t stop waving at the end of video calls “This personal touch is missing,” said Laura Dudley, an associate clinical professor at Northeastern University and expert in behavior analysis and body language. “We’re hungering for that human interaction, that friendliness, so we’re starting to do things like waving to say goodbye. It feels a little nicer than just clicking off.”
Article WGBH Are You Feeling ‘Zoom Fatigue’? It turns out there’s a name for the tiredness people feel after video meetings, and WGBH Morning Edition Host Joe Mathieu spoke with Laura Dudley, director of Northeastern University’s applied behavior analysis programs to learn more about a phenomenon called “Zoom fatigue.”