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Toxic Positivity
Toxic Positivity

Have you heard of toxic positivity? If not, let me define the phrase for you. Toxic positivity is the belief or idea that no matter what the situation is, you should maintain a positive mindset or try to find the positives in the situation.

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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, therapy, therapist, NJ, NY, FL, VT, toxic, toxic positivity, positive, positivity, gaslighting, manipulation, feelings, emotions, valid, validate, you are valid, your feelings are valid, feel, support, care, caring, love
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