Why young brains are especially vulnerable to social media
The science behind why apps like TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat impact your child’s brain in a different way than your…
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You Be You: Affirmations for Teens:Daily Motivation to Boost Self-Confidence and Feel Empowered
Joy Hartman has another book coming out soon!You Be You, Affirmations for Teens will boost your teens positive thinking through…
The Power of Habits Part 2: Leaving Habits Behind
by GoodTherapy Most of us have experience with trying to quit bad habits. We want to grow, and bad certain habits…
The Power of Habits Part 1: How Habits Can Be Helpful
Ah, January. It’s the time of year when we’re more likely to think about habits. We all have habits, good or…
Holiday Family Gatherings During COVID-19
by GoodTherapy Family gatherings during COVID-19 are going to look different than any other year. Americans are used to gathering…
Raising your spirits as the temperature drops
This will be a winter unlike any other we have experienced. For those who already dislike winter, adding a pandemic to…
Zoom school’s mental health toll on kids
Academic and social development are likely to slip during online learning for many students.Patricia Perez, PhD, has a front-row view…
CPA Welcomes 4 new therapists!
With the growing calls to meet our child and adolescent treatment needs, we are excited to welcome four new therapists…
Which traits predict job performance?
Mom always said that personality and smarts go farther than good looks. And now even psychologists are on her side.…
Please welcome Susan Ringle, MSLPC, LPCC, RPT Practices in Waukesha
From her bio: It is an honor and a privilege for me to earn the trust of the individuals, couples,…
Seasonal affective disorder
When daylight hours start to decrease and it gets colder outside many people may find themselves experiencing symptoms resembling depression.…
CPA adds new Waukesha office
Photo (seated left to right): Child and teen therapists, Aldina Paasch and Krista Shabtaie. Adult and couples therapists, Jennifer Korycanek and Jesse…
Managing holiday expectations
Everyone has a vision of the perfect holiday, but when reality fails to live up to the dream, stress can…
Harnessing willpower to meet educational goals
When it comes to meeting educational goals – whether you’re studying for a math test, writing your dissertation or learning…
Dealing with the back-to-school blues?
Parents have a lot on their plate: mortgage payments, healthcare, caring for elderly parents, raising kids, just to name a…
How Your Brain Stops You From Enjoying Motherhood- And How to Fix It
I stood outside my kids’ bedroom door, smiling as I listened to them wrestle and laugh while they were supposed to…
Helpful and Unhelpful Thinking
A wise Greek philosopher once said, “I have noticed that people are not disturbed so much by things as by…
Natural Alternatives to Treating Depression and Stress
Some patients resist taking antidepressant drugs. While we are not opposed to antidepressants, we strongly support our patients’ right to…