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Koosis is a writer and blogger who writes about the science of positive affirmations and the brain.</p><nav class=\"person-nav person-actions\" aria-label=\"Person profile\" role=\"tablist\"><a id=\"tab-about\" href=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/people/lisa-a-koosis#about\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"about\" aria-selected=\"true\">About</a><a id=\"tab-contributions\" href=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/people/lisa-a-koosis#contributions\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"contributions\" aria-selected=\"false\">Contributions</a></nav><div class=\"person-body\"><div class=\"person-content\"><div class=\"person-main\"><section id=\"about\" class=\"person-panel person-view\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-about\" tabindex=\"0\"><p>Lisa A. Koosis is an award-winning short story writer whose work has been featured in magazines and anthologies such as <em>Family Circle</em>, <em>The Poughkeepsie Journal</em>, and the Hugo-nominated <em>Abyss &amp; Apex</em>. A member of SCBWI, an ambassador for National Novel Writing Month, and an active participant in her local writing community, Lisa released her debut YA sci-fi novel, <em>Resurrecting Sunshine</em>, with Albert Whitman &amp; Co in October 2016.</p><section><h2 id=\"education\">Education</h2><p>Long Island University<br>Bachelor of Arts (BA), Writing and Literature<br>1987 - 1991</p></section><section class=\"person-regional-communities\" aria-labelledby=\"local-communities\"><h2 id=\"local-communities\">Local Communities</h2><ul><li><a href=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/local/poughkeepsie-ny\">Poughkeepsie, NY</a></li></ul></section><section class=\"person-related-communities\" id=\"topic-communities\" aria-labelledby=\"topic-communities-heading\"><h2 id=\"topic-communities-heading\">Topic Communities</h2><ul><li><a href=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/community/family-health\">Family Health</a></li><li><a href=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/community/social-health\">Social Health</a></li></ul></section></section><section id=\"contributions\" class=\"person-panel person-contributions person-view\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-contributions\" tabindex=\"0\"><h2>Contributions</h2><div class=\"person-filters\" role=\"group\" aria-label=\"Filter contributions\"><button type=\"button\" data-contribution-filter=\"all\" aria-pressed=\"true\">All</button><button type=\"button\" data-contribution-filter=\"Library\" aria-pressed=\"false\">Library</button><button type=\"button\" data-contribution-filter=\"Tools\" aria-pressed=\"false\">Tools</button></div><div class=\"person-contribution-list\"><article class=\"person-work-card\" data-editorial-contribution data-contribution-category=\"Library\"><div class=\"person-post-body\"><a class=\"person-work-preview\" href=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/library/sleep-disorders\"><span class=\"person-work-media\"><img src=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/assets/editorial-247/13519.webp\" alt=\"A man sits awake at the edge of a bed.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" loading=\"lazy\"><span class=\"person-work-badge\">Authored</span></span><div class=\"person-work-copy\"><h3>Sleep Disorders</h3><p>Sleep disorders refer to a range of conditions including insomnia, hypersomnia, and sleep apnea. 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Koosis Lisa A. Koosis Writer Lisa A. Koosis is a writer and blogger who writes about the science of positive affirmations and the brain. About Contributions Lisa A. Koosis is an award-winning short story writer whose work has been featured in magazines and anthologies such as Family Circle , The Poughkeepsie Journal , and the Hugo-nominated Abyss & Apex . A member of SCBWI, an ambassador for National Novel Writing Month, and an active participant in her local writing community, Lisa released her debut YA sci-fi novel, Resurrecting Sunshine , with Albert Whitman & Co in October 2016. Education Long Island University Bachelor of Arts (BA), Writing and Literature 1987 - 1991 Local Communities Poughkeepsie, NY Topic Communities Family Health Social Health Contributions All Library Tools Authored Sleep Disorders Sleep disorders refer to a range of conditions including insomnia, hypersomnia, and sleep apnea. Find out more here, including symptoms, causes, and treatments. Authored A Guide to Affirmations for Self-Growth Discover the power of affirmations to transform your mindset, boost confidence, and inspire growth for a happier, healthier life. Authored The Science Of Affirmations: The Brain's Response To Positive Thinking Explore research on affirmations and the brain, including how self-affirmation relates to thoughts, behavior, and emotional well-being. 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