COVID 19 Action Plan at Ocean Vista Counseling has been developed to protect our clients and counselors. We are committed to supporting our clients and their families during this challenging time that we are facing in our country and beyond. Our office continues to review updates by the CDC and Health Department. As of 3/19/2020, we have temporarily closed our office in response to the COVID 19 Virus. We are able to offer clients Telehealth Counseling sessions to support our current clients and ...read more
Preparing Seniors for Assisted Living
If you are making this transition, you may be focusing on what you can’t do with your life. The key to truly thriving in assisted living is to focus on what you can do to ease this transition and make the most of all of the benefits your new community has to offer. You Can Access Valuable Services Without a Nursing Home For many seniors, the thought of moving to an assisted living community can bring anxiety and frustration. Much of that frustration may be due to confusion about the major ...read more
10 Signs You’re Addicted to Working
We live in a society that worships the overachiever. Burning the candle at both ends and denying yourself pleasure until the work gets done is seen as honorable. And while having a good work ethic is definitely key to living your best life, it is also important to balance your work life with a sense of play and freedom. If you don’t, you could experience burnout. The Dangers of Being Addicted to Work You may think that a workaholic would be every boss and manager’s dream employee. After all, ...read more
How to Have a Healthier Family Through Better Co-Parenting
Moving forward after divorce is difficult for everyone, and trying to figure out how to co-parent complicates things even further. Here are some tips to help you co-parent with your ex. Put Your Child First Putting your child first is an absolute necessity for successful co-parenting. Always consider their wants and needs above your own. Putting your child first doesn’t mean that you stop taking care of yourself. Your child also deserves a parent that’s happy and healthy. Self-care is vital, ...read more
Parenting Coordination Training
...read more
The Ultimate Parent Guide For Protecting Your Child on the Internet – from VPN Mentor
The Ultimate Parent Guide For Protecting Your Child on the Internet was released by VPN Mentor. They requested that I share within our practice. You can view the guide - The Ultimate Parent Guide for Protecting Your Child on the Internet It covers the following topic areas: 1. Mobile Phones and Apps 2. Streaming Content and Smart TV's 3. Gaming Consoles and Online Games 4. Social Media 5. Cyberbullying 6. Privacy and Information Security 7. Viewing Inappropriate ...read more
Separation & Divorce Discourse: The Art of Co-Parenting
Separation & Divorce Discourse: The Art of Co-Parenting Divorce inevitably brings up a wide range of emotions for everyone in a family system. Grief, anger, guilt, sadness, and confusion are all par for the course with this difficult and life-changing decision. The dissolution of a marriage with children is even more and complicated emotionally harrowing. The separation of a couple with children requires ongoing contact with one another for the purposes of co-parenting, which can ...read more
Co-Parenting = Communication – Cooperation – Compromise – Consistency
Co-Parenting = Communication – Cooperation – Compromise – Consistency When a separation or divorce occurs ALL members of the family are going through challenging times. The benefit of counseling offers the children and/or parents an external outlet of support. Most importantly it helps to understand how to co-parent in a healthy, respectful, and child first manner. Co-Parenting with someone you may have anger towards is going to come out in your interactions with the children around that ...read more
Benefits of Brainstorming and Goal Setting
Have you ever tried to evaluate and look at things from different perspectives? Do you find it hard to make decisions? Are you hesitant to talk to those that are close to you for fear of being judged? Take some time for yourself. Grab a journal or a tablet. Write down some goals that you would like to achieve in the short, mid, and long-term. Scheduling time to talk with a counselor or coach may help you to identify measurable objectives to meet these goals. This may help you hold yourself ...read more
Losing A Pet
Losing a pet can be such a difficult time for a family. I never personally realized how difficult until we lost our 2 boys (dogs) in less than 5 months from one another. It has been so hard on our family. Each step I take or situation that happens in my day the thoughts and memories of Aleksander (6 years) & Oscar (14.5 years old) are there. Aleksander was a European Doberman, he was the leader of the pack & the guide in our family. Oscar was by my side for 14.5 years & he was a ...read more