Posts tagged transitions
The Impact of Summer Ending on Mental Health: Navigating the End of Summer Blues
The Impact of Summer Ending on Mental Health: Navigating the End of Summer Blues

As the sun sets on summer and we begin to trade in our swimsuits for sweaters, it’s not uncommon to feel a bit of a mood shift. The transition from the lazy, hazy days of summer to the cooler, more structured days of fall can bring about what many refer to as the "end of summer blues." If you’re feeling a little down as the season changes, you’re not alone! Let’s dive into why the end of summer can mess with your mood and what you can do to keep your mental health in check during this time.

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Nikki Lacherza-DrewDr. Nikki, psychology, psychologist, NJ, NY, FL, VT, summer, fall, new beginnings, transitions, mental health, mental wellness, support, care, education, psychoeducation, routines, serotonin, sleep, melatonin, seasons
5 Ways to Manage the End of the School Year
5 Ways to Manage the End of the School Year

The end of the school year can be an exhausting time for everyone, especially for kids! Parents, teachers and mental health professionals often feel burnt out while trying to figure out how to navigate through this transitional time. We all know one thing – June is the time for a much-needed break for everyone! So, how do we finish this race and ready ourselves for the months ahead?

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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, NJ, NY, Fl, VT, therapy, therapist, school, summer, endoftheyear, transitions, emotions, feelings, mindfulness, cope, coping, copingskills, kids, teens, children, parents
Tips for What to Do (and NOT Do) for Parents and their College-Bound Teen
Tips for What to Do (and NOT Do) for Parents and their College-Bound Teen

It’s that time… back to school. Before K-12 students go back to school, college students go back. Depending on where your college-bound student is going, some schools start back sooner rather than later and before you know it, they will be out of the house. This can be an emotional time for both parents and college-bound teens. Here are some tips to get everyone through move-in day and the first semester of college.

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Nikki Lacherza-DrewDr. Nikki, psychology, psychologist, mental health, mental health awareness, reduce the stigma, it’s ok to not be ok, therapy, therapist, NJ, NY, FL, VT, anxiety, depression, college, college student, college bound, changes, new beginnings, school, university, dorming, commuting, parents, teens, tips, support, transitions
School's Out... Now What?
School's Out... Now What?

The end of the school year can be bittersweet. It’s the start of summer vacation where kids don’t have to be in a classroom for several weeks, their workload has decreased, they can sleep in and stay up late. It’s awesome! However, after having about 9 months of a routine, summer can be stressful for kids.

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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, anxiety, depression, changes, transitions, school, summer, summer vacation, summer break, vacation, new beginnings, teachers, middle school, elementary school, sleep, sleep hygiene, memories, keepsakes, year, COVID-19, planning, schedules, school’s out, summer camp, camp, sleep away camp, sports, activities