Posts tagged pets
Emotional Support Animals vs. Service Animals
Emotional Support Animals vs. Service Animals

One might argue that our pets are emotional support pets. In recent years that phrase has been a catch-all phrase to mean a variety of different things. Yes, our animals can support our emotional health. Personally, when I walk through the door after a long day and am greeted by my two dogs, I can’t help but bring a smile to my face. However, the term “emotional support” animal doesn’t mean the scenario I just described.

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Nikki Lacherza-DrewDr. Nikki, psychologist, psychology, mental health, mental health awareness, reduce the stigma, it’s ok to not be ok, animals, pets, educate, emotional support animals, service animals, anxiety, depression, responsibility, family, ESA, SA, love, caring
Vacation Jitters- Tips to Help Prepare Your Child
Vacation Jitters- Tips to Help Prepare Your Child

Vacations can be exciting times, especially after the year 2020 and parts of 2021 have been. However, vacations are often a time of uncertainty and anxiety for some children. The slightest change, even positive change, and ones that children are excited about can still cause anxious thoughts to run wild in their minds.

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Nikki Lacherza-DrewDr. Nikki, psychologist, psychology, therapy, mental health, mental health awareness, reduce the stigma, it’s ok to not be ok, anxiety, depression, travel, traveling, vacation, summer, child, children, online therapy, remote therapy, telehealth, telepsych, changes, family, family time, friends, the beach, cruises, planes, trains, cars, COVID-19, CBT, cognitive-behavioral therapy, safe, safety, pets, home sick, home sickness, be prepared, preparation, routines, virtual therapy