Posts tagged emotional health
The Return to Normalcy
The Return to Normalcy

I had another blog post ready for this week. You will see that one soon enough. However, I felt it necessary to create another one, especially with all the changes that have been happening.

Finally! There seems to be some sense of normalcy returning. Indoor and outdoor restrictions have changed, as have mask requirements. To be clear, this isn’t a political post. This post is about the normal anxiety that might emerge as we all make our way back into society and try to get back to where we were pre-COVID-19. Please check with local and state guidelines in your area when it comes to COVID-19 protocols.

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Nikki Lacherza-DrewDr. Nikki, psychologist, psychology, mental health, mental health awareness, it’s ok to not be ok, anxiety, depression, CBT, helping, support, reduce the stigma, cognitive-behavioral therapy, NJ, New Jersey, Florida, FL, Vermont, VT, New York, NY, mood, thoughts, feelings, emotions, emotional health, comfort, comfort level, you got this, changes, masks, protocols, COVID-19, social distancing, family, friends
Walk & Talk Therapy
Walk & Talk Therapy

Walk-and-talk therapy can be known by different names. Regardless of the name, this form of therapy brings the provider and the patient outside the therapy room. Walk-and-talk therapy is not a new concept and has its roots in mindfulness-based therapy, as well as body-oriented therapy. Numerous research studies show the benefits of the outdoors, as well as bringing the outdoors inside (e.g. having plants in the home). Some benefits to being outdoors include decreased anxiety, increased concentration and happiness, improved creativity, and better physical health.

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Nikki Lacherza-DrewDr. Nikki, psychologist, psychology, mental health, mental health awareness, walk and talk therapy, it’s ok to not be ok, anxiety, depression, CBT, helping, support, reduce the stigma, cognitive-behavioral therapy, NJ, New Jersey, Florida, FL, Vermont, VT, New York, NY, outside, outdoors, the great outdoors, summer, nice weather, warm, sun, concentration, ADHD, inattention, attention, mindful, mindfulness, happiness, happy, be happy, mood, thoughts, feelings, emotions, creative, creativity, physical health, emotional health