Posts tagged respect
The Power of Respect: Teaching Kids the Golden Rule
The Power of Respect: Teaching Kids the Golden Rule

In October, schools across America recognize the Week of Respect. Respect is a fundamental value that every child should learn from a young age. It forms the basis of healthy relationships, builds empathy, and promotes kindness and understanding in our society. Teaching respect to children is about helping them understand that every person deserves kindness, consideration, and fair treatment.

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Nikki Lacherza-DrewDr. Nikki, psychology, psychologist, mental health, mental health awareness, it’s ok to not be ok, NJ, NY, FL, CT, VT, empathy, Golden Rule, kids, teens, children, parenting, educate, psychoeducation, respect
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
Grown-Ups is More Inclusive
Grown-Ups is More Inclusive

Inclusivity. It’s a term most of us hear often and if you ask us, we would say we are inclusive. But how deep does inclusivity really go? A post went viral earlier this year calling for adults, mainly teachers, to refer to their students’ parents as “their grown-ups.”

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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, family, families, family dynamics, home life, parents, caregivers, relatives, foster families, inclusivity, inclusive, speech, equality, compassion, kindness, be kind, kindness matters, empathy, respect, children, schools, teachers, grown-ups, adults, teach, educate, support, caring, parenting, traditional roles, non-traditional roles, LGBTQIA+
Cancelation and No Show Policies- love 'em or hate 'em?
Cancelation and No Show Policies- love 'em or hate 'em?

Cancelation and no-show policies aren’t anything new. Many providers and places of business have put one or both of these policies in place to help their business run effectively. Although cancelation and no-show policies may be frustrating and annoying to those asked to follow them, they serve a purpose, especially in the field of psychotherapy.

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Nikki Lacherza-DrewDr. Nikki, mental health, mental health awareness, therapy, telehealth, remote therapy, online therapy, virtual therapy, reduce the stigma, it’s ok to not be ok, educate, support, caring, communicate, policies, no shows, no show policy, cancelations, cancelation policy, cancelation or cancellation, rules, agreements, respect, time, time management, treatment, psychology, psychologist, reminders, goals, treatment plan