How to Help Your Child Transition to Summer Break Successfully Ah, Summer Breaks - the best of times...the worst of times. As the school year comes to a close, children and parents alike look forward to the lazy, hazy days of summer. However, transitioning from school to summer can be difficult for some children. [...]
Hello to our beautiful CPA Counseling community! I hope you're doing well and staying healthy. I have some exciting news that I've been waiting to share with you. Our CPA Counseling family is growing! Today, I am thrilled to introduce the newest addition to our dedicated team, Dana Werner, LMSW. Who is Dana Werner, [...]
Are You Living Vicariously Through Your Child? Let’s be honest. Life can be disappointing. And for some people, that disappointment or frustration can push a person to try harder to achieve their dreams. But for some parents deal with those life disappointments by living vicariously through their children. We’re sure you’ve seen it; overbearing [...]
Yoga Nidra: A Powerful Meditation Technique for Mental Wellness Celebrate National Mental Health Month with Yoga Nidra. It's a powerful meditation technique boosting mental and emotional health. Understanding Yoga Nidra Yoga Nidra is an ancient form of meditation that combines elements of yoga, relaxation, and mindfulness to help achieve a deeper level of self-awareness [...]
Navigating Changes for Professional Couples: Co-parenting and Working from Home Title: Navigating Changes for Professional Couples: Co-parenting and Working from Home Change is an unwavering part of life, impacting all individuals irrespective of their gender. Transitions, including shifting jobs, moving to a new city, or encountering a significant life event, can be strenuous for [...]
Stay-at-Home Dads: Changing Times, Changing Roles This Sunday, we cheered for moms on Mother's Day. But let's not forget the stay-at-home dads. Some of them might feel a bit left out. They often do the same moms' jobs, but people don't always notice. The pandemic has made things even more mixed up. Many parents [...]
Life Transitions - planned and Unplanned What do job change, loss of a loved one, moving, losing valuables in a flood, retirement, pregnancy, and graduating high school all have in common? Drum roll, please…they are all LIFE TRANSITIONS! Sounds like a fancy name given to something that is not fancy at all? You’re correct! [...]
May Day Week: Integrating Mindfulness and Self-Care May Day Week is a time to celebrate the ancient tradition of Beltane, marking the beginning of the pastoral summer season. In this spirit of new beginnings, growth, and celebration, we must prioritize mindfulness and self-care to enhance our well-being. Finding balance can be challenging in our [...]
A Warm Welcome to Shelby O'Brien Hey there! Chrissy here, the proud owner of CPA-Counseling. I'm thrilled to share some exciting news as someone dedicated to creating a space of loving wisdom for our clients! We're expanding our team by welcoming the incredibly talented Shelby O'Brien, a Licensed Professional Counselor with a wealth of [...]
Olivia Leonard: A Guiding Light for Meaning and Purpose Amidst Life's Complexities In today's post, we are delighted to introduce Olivia Leonard, our newest therapist and licensed professional counselor. Olivia is joining the CPA Counseling family with a deep commitment to guiding individuals of all ages—particularly children, teens, young adults, and families—through the complexities [...]
