Mailing Address
455 Los Gatos Blvd #202, Los Gatos, CA 95032

Psychological Training
Associated Psychologists of Santa Clara (CA)
Two years working with individuals, couples, and families undergoing guidance of licensed psychologists.
Monte Villa Hospital, Morgan Hill, CA 95037
Two years as staff psychologist:
* Psychological Diagnostic Assessments
* Consultation to staff for inpatient alcohol and drug abuse treatment
Advanced Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Dr. David Burns, Ph.D., Stanford

Education
Doctor of Psychology (Ph.D.), University of Southern California, CA, 1977
Master of Science in Psychology (M.S.), San Jose State University, CA, 1969
Bachelor of Science in Biology and Humanities, San Jose State University, CA, 1964

Board Certification
Board of Psychology, State of California, 1978

Appointed Qualified Medical Evaluator
Division of Workers’ Compensation Medical Unit, 2010

Professional Organizations
American Psychology Association (past member)
International Leaders Association (ILA)
California Society of Industrial Medicine and Surgery (CSIMS)

Professional Appointments
Associated Psychologists
Position: Partner
Activity: Administered outpatient psychological care in private practice setting
Dates: 1977-1988

Alcohol and Chemical Dependency Institute (ACDI)
Position: Founder
Activity: Developed and directed outpatient alcohol and chemical dependency program.
Dates: 1980-1992

Lauridsen Group Private Practice and Industrial Psychology Consulting Business
Position: Founder
Activity: Coaching and training of leaders and managers. Conflict resolution and team building.
Dates: 1992-Present

Milpitas Unified School District
Position: School Psychologist
Dates: 1968-1980

Research & Publications
Books

Boss Talk…A Manager’s Guide to Exceptional Productivity and Innovation, 2000 London/Warner Publishing. Co-authored with Steven J. Sherman

In the Game Leadership…Building a Smarter Organization (In progress – to be published 11/2010)
Design You…Weight, Health, and Vitality (In progress – to be published 10/2012)

Published Articles
High Technology Careers Magazine
A New Look at Buy-In
The Key to Delivery: The Implied Promise
Trust: The Glue in Collaboration
Launching Initiatives: Dealing with Change
Give Yourself More Value
How to Build Relationships at Work
The Dreaded “D” Word: Delegating

Unpublished Articles
Weight, Health, and Vitality…achieving a healthy balance
Listening…Great relationships and the hidden power of listening

Licensure
State of California

Medical-Legal Issues Evaluated
* Psychiatric Disorders including Anxiety, Depression, Panic Attacks, Personality Disorders, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Stress, Chronic Pain, Substance Abuse
* Neuropsychological Disorders including Closed Head Trauma, Concussion, Hypoxia, IQ & Cognitive deficit, Memory Loss
* Compensable Consequence Physical – Mental Claims
* Good Faith Personnel (ROLDA) Psychiatric Claims
* Employment Related Issues including Discrimination, Harassment
* Competency & Sanity Evaluations
* Psychiatric Suitability for Spinal Surgery
* Psychiatric Evaluations for Predominant Cause & Substantial Cause Threshold
* Psychiatric Determination for Fitness-for-Duty, Short/Long-Term Disability, Retirement Disability, Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
• Peace Officer Pre-Employment and Fitness for Duty evaluations
• Psychiatric & Neuropsychological Evaluations in Civil Litigation


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