CDA Insights

Sep 162 min read

High(est) School: College is Not For Everyone

Making educated choices should be the goal of every individual, regardless of the level of education they achieved. There is a baseline...

Jul 152 min read

Obstacles: Real and Perceived

Making a decision regarding one’s career involves much more than just black and white answers to questions. Facing both real and...

Mar 183 min read

No Surprise! Nothing New Here to Read

It is probably not a good way to start a newsletter by stating there is nothing new here. It doesn’t actually encourage you to read it!...

Feb 20, 20233 min read

Values and Population Served: The Tenth Anniversary of CDA Insights

The 10th anniversary of CDA Insights could generate a desire to look back, however, that topic was already covered in the December 2021...

Oct 17, 20223 min read

Minds at Work: The Role of Social-Emotional Skills in the World of Work

Can all skills be taught? Who is the better teacher of soft skills: parents, schools, employers, friends? Which jobs require the most...

Jun 20, 20223 min read

Weighty Decisions: Multiple Factors and Choices

One client shares a worry over when to get a degree while family responsibilities and health care are significant time-drains. Another...

Aug 16, 20212 min read

Dysfunctional Thoughts: Hindrances to Successful Career Problem Solving

Because life isn't always rosy, we may need to take time to look at what is interfering with the chance of a positive outcome to a career...

Oct 15, 20182 min read

Best Jobs For… Starting Discussions on Career Choice

While there is no such thing as the “best” or “right” or even “one” career for anyone, sometimes it helps to have a starting point for...