Posts tagged loved ones
March is Brain Injury Awareness Month
March is Brain Injury Awareness Month

Brain Injury Awareness Month is observed each March. The purpose of this is to bring awareness to brain injuries, often referred to as TBIs (traumatic brain injuries), concussions, or ABIs (acquired brain injuries). TBIs are often caused by external factors. These could include car accidents, sports, and falls. They are often categorized by severity, ranging from mild to severe. Concussions are a form of mild TBIs. ABIs are injuries to the brain that are not caused by genetics or birth trauma. These could include stroke, seizures, meningitis, or other infectious diseases. You may have also heard of or seen chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), which is a progressive and fatal brain disease after repeated TBIs.

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Nikki Lacherza-DrewDr. Nikki, psychology, psychologist, mental health, mental health awareness, therapy, therapist, brain injury, brain injury awareness, TBI, CTE, PCS, concussions, injury, head, brain, support, care, treatment, loved ones, reduce the stigma, it's ok to not be ok, March, spread awareness, symptoms, validation, NJ, NY, FL, VT
Helicopter Parenting vs. Lawn Mower Parenting
Helicopter Parenting vs. Lawn Mower Parenting

Many of us have heard of the term, “helicopter parent” before. This refers to the parent who tends to be overly involved in their child’s life. These parents tend to hover (much like a helicopter) so much that they can come controlling or over perfecting.

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Nikki Lacherza-DrewDr. Nikki, psychology, psychologist, mental health, mental health awareness, it’s ok to not be ok, reduce the stigma, parents, parenting, children, child, kids, teens, adolescents, anxiety, helicopter parenting, lawn mower parenting, snowplow parenting, trust, support, care, caring, educate, lessons, life, mistakes, loved ones, family, boundaries, love
Boundaries- Where Do I Start?
Boundaries- Where Do I Start?

Any of my patients will tell you that I am big on boundary setting and talk about it frequently. This book was an amazing addition to my collection and a reminder of how important boundaries are. I strongly encourage you to read this book if you are interested in learning more about boundary setting and how to appropriately utilize them. For now, here are 5 tips on how to help with boundaries.

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Nikki Lacherza-DrewDr. Nikki, psychologist, psychology, therapy, therapist, mental health, mental health awareness, reduce the stigma, it's ok to not be ok, boundaries, set boundaries, boundary setting, respect, family, friends, loved ones, assertive, be assertive, self-care, self-love, self-care is not selfish, NJ, NY, FL, VT, social skills, model, appropriate behavior, no means no, assert yourself
Why Can't You See My Family Member/Friend?
Why Can't You See My Family Member/Friend?

Word of mouth is the source for many of my referrals. The best compliment you can give me and the work I do is a referral. However, sometimes I cannot work with someone, especially if the person is in the same family or a close friend of a current or former patient. The question I often get asked is, “why?” My kids have the same pediatrician. My best friend and I go to the same dermatologist. I totally get it. However, most professionals have a code of conduct and ethical guidelines to follow.

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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, APA, American Psychological Association, ethics, ethical guidelines, ethical codes, relationships, dual relationships, multiple relationships, conflicts of interest, anxiety, CBT, cognitive-behavioral therapy, referrals, referral sources, confidentiality, NJ, New Jersey, NY, New York, Florida, FL, Vermont, VT, telehealth, telepsych, teletherapy, remote therapy, online therapy, therapy, virtual therapy, in person therapy, family, friends, loved ones, depression