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Age-Appropriate Chores
Age-Appropriate Chores

Some parents believe that chores are something children should be engaging in as early as possible, whereas other parents don’t believe their children should have to complete chores. Whatever works for your family and parenting style is what you do. However, I often encourage parents to assign some chores to their children as it is a great way to increase independence, self-esteem, confidence, and responsibility. Regardless of your stance on chores, there is no reason children cannot help out around the house, especially if it relates to a mess they made.

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Nikki Lacherza-DrewDr. Nikki, psychology, psychologist, therapy, therapist, mental health, mental health awareness, it's ok to not be ok, reduce the stigma, parents, parenting, children, child, kids, teens, adolescents, chores, self-esteem, responsibility, confidence, trust, independence, learning, growth, appropriate, helping, help, support, care, family
Fireworks: Beautiful Displays of Color or Recipe for Disaster?
Fireworks: Beautiful Displays of Color or Recipe for Disaster?

When people think of fireworks, they might remember an event they went to for the 4th of July, Memorial Day, or really any summer event. Some might think of beautiful, bright colors popping up in the sky. For others, especially individuals with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Sensory Processing Disorder, Autism-Spectrum Disorder, other medical and mental health disorders, or veterans, fireworks might not be associated with positive memories or feelings.

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Nikki Lacherza-DrewDr. Nikki, psychologist, psychology, mental health, mental health awareness, it’s ok to not be ok, reduce the stigma, anxiety, depression, ASD, Autism-Spectrum Disorder, SPD, Sensory Processing Disorder, PTSD, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, soldiers, veterans, triggers, fireworks, CBT, cognitive-behavioral therapy, caring, support, helping, IPV, intimate partner violence, DV, domestic violence, gun violence, first responders, tips, cope, coping, coping skills, be kind, kindness matters, be considerate, considerate, valid, validation, feelings, emotions, thoughts, thinking, senses, sensory
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
New Home for Vici Psychological Care!
New Home for Vici Psychological Care!

I have exciting news to share with all of you!

The new home for Vici Psychological Care, LLC (aka me) is in Allendale, NJ!

I am very excited to make this move, and I know 2020 and 2021 have been a crazy ride. The last thing I wanted was one more change. However, this location has allowed me to return to in-person sessions sooner, and I think you will all like it!

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Nikki Lacherza-DrewDr. Nikki, psychologist, psychology, mental health, mental health awareness, private practice, new beginnings, new office, office, office space, reduce the stigma, helping, support, caring, it's ok to not be ok, anxiety, depression, CBT, cognitive-behavioral therapy, COVID-19, remote therapy, virtual therapy, online therapy, telehealth, telepsych, NJ, New Jersey