The Power of Validation Consider the last time you vented frustrations to a friend, family member, or significant other. How did they react? Did they say things like, “Give it time, and it will seem insignificant,” or “It’s not that big of a deal”? If so, how did that make you feel in return? [...]
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 [...]
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! [...]
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 [...]
Working from Home: Achieving a Balanced and Productive Lifestyle The COVID-19 pandemic brought about significant changes in the workplace. One such change was the transition to remote work. As we enter the post-pandemic era, working from home has become the "new normal" for many. But remote work has its advantages and challenges. In this [...]
Understanding the three Phases of Transitions Change is an inevitable part of life, both personally and professionally. Whether it's starting a new job, moving to a new city, or navigating a significant life event, transitions can be challenging. In the early 1970s, a renowned change management expert, William Bridges, developed a model to help [...]
What is the Gottman Method? Relationships are difficult. We all have our own experiences in life that have shaped us into who we are. We have our own opinions and worldviews. And they don’t always coincide with the way others feel. And that is especially true with romantic partners. Just [...]
