December 2023

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Positive Affirmations For The New Year? Try Neutral Affirmations Instead

by Counseling and Wellness Center of PittsburghDecember 31, 2023 authentic affirmations, balanced affirmations, believable affirmations, cognitive dissonance, goals, guided affirmations, irrational beliefs, negative beliefs, negative self talk, negative thinking, negative thoughts, neutral affirmations, new years goals, new years resolution, new years resolutions, positive affirmations, realistic affirmations, resolutions, self improvement0 comments
Positive Affirmations For The New Year? Try Neutral Affirmations Instead In the realm of self-help and personal development, positive affirmations have long been hailed as a potent tool for fostering a positive mindset and overcoming challenges. As the new year unfolds, many embark on a journey of self-improvement, often armed with positive affirmations aimed at...
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The Harm of Face Filters and AI Headshots

by Counseling and Wellness Center of PittsburghDecember 24, 2023 AI headshots, beauty standards, body image, comparison, face filters, harm of AI headshots, harm of face filters, jealousy, low self esteem, mental health, perfectionism, pittsburgh, popular culture, social media, social media addiction, social media usage, teen anxiety, unrealistic beauty standards2 comments
The Harm of Face Filters of AI Headshots In an era dominated by social media and visual content, the use of face filters and AI-generated headshots has become ubiquitous. While these tools offer fun and creative ways to enhance or alter one’s appearance, there’s a darker side to their pervasive use. This blog delves into the harm of face filters and AI...
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Learned Helplessness: End the Cycle of Powerlessness

by Counseling and Wellness Center of PittsburghDecember 18, 2023 chronic stress, complex trauma, cptsd, early childhood experiences, helpless, helplessness, learned helplessness, powerless, powerlessness, self efficacy, self empowerment, stress, stress management, trauma, traumatic childhood0 comments
Learned Helplessness: End the Cycle of Powerlessness Learned helplessness, a psychological phenomenon discovered by psychologist Martin Seligman in the late 1960s, speaks to a state of mind where you believe you have no control over your circumstances. This leads to passive acceptance of negative situations even when opportunities for change exist, with profound...
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Coming Out of a Depressive Episode: Easing Up Pressure

by Counseling and Wellness Center of PittsburghDecember 18, 2023 coming out of a depressive episode, depression, depression counseling, depression recovery, depression support groups, depression therapy, depressive episode, help for depression, lack of motivation, managing depression, NAMI, self care, self compassion, support groups, support system0 comments
Coming Out of a Depressive Episode: Easing Up Pressure Embarking on the path to recovery after a depressive episode can be an arduous journey. While the light at the end of the tunnel may seem like a beacon of hope, the transition back to everyday life often comes with its own set of challenges. It’s crucial to recognize that coming out of a depressive...
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Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents

by Counseling and Wellness Center of PittsburghDecember 7, 2023 abuse, adult children of emotionally immature parents, borderline personality disorder, boundaries, BPD, BPD Relationships, complex trauma, counseling for trauma, cptsd, dysfunctional family, emotionally immature parents, family counseling, family estrangement, generational trauma, invalidation, Narcissistic mother, Narcissistic parents, narcissistic personality disorder, Personality disorders, pittsburgh, resilience to trauma, therapy for trauma, toxic family, toxic parents, trauma, trauma counseling, trauma informed care, trauma therapy, traumatic childhood, victim blaming1 comment
Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents Being a parent is a big responsibility. And sometimes, parents find it difficult to work through their emotions. A parent’s inability to be emotionally mature, often referred to as emotionally immature parents, can make things complicated for their kids and the entire family as a whole. The...
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