Laurie Kramer Professor of Applied Psychology l.kramer@northeastern.edu 617-373-2333 Expertise clinical psychology, COVID-19, sibling relationships Laurie Kramer in the Press The ‘October Theory’ of Changing Your Life October can feel like an introspective time for people since the seasons are changing, a new academic school year has started and the current year is on its way out, says Laurie Kramer, a licensed clinical psychologist and a professor of applied psychology at Northeastern University. The Independent Trump insider said he ‘legit has PTSD’ because he watches shooting video on repeat. Here’s what experts say Laurie Kramer, a clinical psychologist and former director of the university honors program at Northeastern University in Boston, would not comment directly on the mental health of the former president for ethical reasons. Boston Magazine Why I’m Ready to Break Up With Summer “Kids can experience a little apprehension,” says Laurie Kramer, professor of applied psychology at Northeastern University. “It’s good.” Vox What your sibling birth order does — and doesn’t — explain New parents are often highly motivated to anticipate and meet every whim of their firstborn, explains Laurie Kramer, a professor of applied psychology and the principal investigator of the Sibling Research Group at Northeastern University. iNews I don’t want my elder daughter to be a people pleaser like me While it’s not a clinical diagnosis, Dr Laurie Kramer, Professor of Applied Psychology at Northeastern University, researches sibling relationships and says explicitly or implicitly, older daughters are frequently given more caregiving responsibilities at home – which continue into adulthood, when they will often co-ordinate family get togethers or care of elderly parents. NBC News These moms say Disney makes them better parents. Who are we to judge? “I can imagine that for some women, walking into Disney — a place where things seem to be under control and predictable — gives a sense of hope,” Laurie Kramer, a professor of applied psychology at Northeastern University, tells TODAY.com. The lifelong effects of ‘the favourite child’ That’s because feeling less-favoured can be very subjective, says Laurie Kramer, a professor of applied psychology at Northeastern University in the US. “It is the experience that people have, that a parent prefers another child to them,” she says. The Lifelong Gift of Sibling Friendship Laurie Kramer, a professor of applied psychology at Northeastern University who runs a program that teaches young siblings strategies for getting along, agreed that having those kinds of direct conversations can help “repair years of resentment” between siblings, “if people are willing to talk about these sorts of things and to be honest with their […] Philadelphia Inquirer While the Kelces face off in the Super Bowl, local siblings are quietly competing all the time The Kents, like the Lynches and the Leaks, grew up as athletic competitors, “the marker of truly engaged sibling relationships that brings fun and satisfaction,” according to Laurie Kramer, a psychology professor at Northeastern University. WHYY How Our Siblings Shape Us LAURIE KRAMER, Professor of applied psychology at Northeastern University and a clinical psychologist. Laurie Kramer for Northeastern Global News Getting along with siblings can be taught, Northeastern research shows Getting along with siblings can be taught, Northeastern research shows For years, Laurie Kramer’s ‘Fun with Sisters and Brothers’ program has helped parents manage conflicts between their children Many people are skipping the holidays this year over politics. Here’s what to try instead Many people are skipping the holidays this year over politics. Here’s what to try instead You voted one way. A family member may have voted another. Is it worth cutting them off? A psychology expert weighs in. Can twins make independent decisions while following identical career paths? Northeastern research explores ‘individuality’ Can twins make independent decisions while following identical career paths? Northeastern research explores ‘individuality’ With the support of Northeastern's Laurie Kramer, students Alexis and Cassandra Dean explored how twins make decisions about college. Oasis is reuniting for a tour in 2025, but can the Gallagher brothers get along — for once? Oasis is reuniting for a tour in 2025, but can the Gallagher brothers get along — for once? Against all odds, legendary Britpop band Oasis is returning. If that's healthy for Noel and Liam Gallagher's relationship is questionable. Donald Trump ‘has a new lease on life.’ Can a traumatic event like surviving a shooting change a person’s personality? Donald Trump ‘has a new lease on life.’ Can a traumatic event like surviving a shooting change a person’s personality? Traumatic events like the assassination attempt on Donald Trump can lead to a perspective shift, a Northeastern expert says. What is eldest daughter syndrome? Is it a real condition? What is eldest daughter syndrome? Is it a real condition? Eldest daughter syndrome was coined on social media to describe the responsibility eldest daughters are often given and how that shapes them. Kate Middleton’s cancer ‘hard to pinpoint’ but announcement is ‘truly a public service.’ It may motivate others to get screened, experts say Kate Middleton’s cancer ‘hard to pinpoint’ but announcement is ‘truly a public service.’ It may motivate others to get screened, experts say The royal family being public about Middleton and the King's diagnoses may enable more people to understand the risks of a cancer diagnosis. Elizabeth Holmes’ shorter sentence won’t negate the impact of her incarceration on her children Elizabeth Holmes’ shorter sentence won’t negate the impact of her incarceration on her children Holmes will miss many important moments in the life of her children while in prison, even with a shorter sentence. How will it affect them? Why are there fewer serial killers now than there used to be? Why are there fewer serial killers now than there used to be? Despite the outsized place serial killers hold in pop culture, the number of known serial killers has dropped since the 70s & 80s.
The ‘October Theory’ of Changing Your Life October can feel like an introspective time for people since the seasons are changing, a new academic school year has started and the current year is on its way out, says Laurie Kramer, a licensed clinical psychologist and a professor of applied psychology at Northeastern University.
The Independent Trump insider said he ‘legit has PTSD’ because he watches shooting video on repeat. Here’s what experts say Laurie Kramer, a clinical psychologist and former director of the university honors program at Northeastern University in Boston, would not comment directly on the mental health of the former president for ethical reasons.
Boston Magazine Why I’m Ready to Break Up With Summer “Kids can experience a little apprehension,” says Laurie Kramer, professor of applied psychology at Northeastern University. “It’s good.”
Vox What your sibling birth order does — and doesn’t — explain New parents are often highly motivated to anticipate and meet every whim of their firstborn, explains Laurie Kramer, a professor of applied psychology and the principal investigator of the Sibling Research Group at Northeastern University.
iNews I don’t want my elder daughter to be a people pleaser like me While it’s not a clinical diagnosis, Dr Laurie Kramer, Professor of Applied Psychology at Northeastern University, researches sibling relationships and says explicitly or implicitly, older daughters are frequently given more caregiving responsibilities at home – which continue into adulthood, when they will often co-ordinate family get togethers or care of elderly parents.
NBC News These moms say Disney makes them better parents. Who are we to judge? “I can imagine that for some women, walking into Disney — a place where things seem to be under control and predictable — gives a sense of hope,” Laurie Kramer, a professor of applied psychology at Northeastern University, tells TODAY.com.
The lifelong effects of ‘the favourite child’ That’s because feeling less-favoured can be very subjective, says Laurie Kramer, a professor of applied psychology at Northeastern University in the US. “It is the experience that people have, that a parent prefers another child to them,” she says.
The Lifelong Gift of Sibling Friendship Laurie Kramer, a professor of applied psychology at Northeastern University who runs a program that teaches young siblings strategies for getting along, agreed that having those kinds of direct conversations can help “repair years of resentment” between siblings, “if people are willing to talk about these sorts of things and to be honest with their […]
Philadelphia Inquirer While the Kelces face off in the Super Bowl, local siblings are quietly competing all the time The Kents, like the Lynches and the Leaks, grew up as athletic competitors, “the marker of truly engaged sibling relationships that brings fun and satisfaction,” according to Laurie Kramer, a psychology professor at Northeastern University.
WHYY How Our Siblings Shape Us LAURIE KRAMER, Professor of applied psychology at Northeastern University and a clinical psychologist.