December 2024

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Toxic Masculinity and Its Role in Men’s Mental Health

by Counseling and Wellness Center of PittsburghDecember 20, 2024 gender roles, men's mental health, men's mental health awareness, men's mental health statistics, men's mental health stigma, mens mental health, toxic masculinity0 comments
Toxic Masculinity and Its Role in Men’s Mental Health Why do so many men feel like they have to “man up” and keep their feelings locked inside? For generations, boys have been told to be tough, never cry, and always stay in control. But what happens when this pressure becomes too much? The answer lies in a concept called toxic masculinity — a set of...
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No Contact vs. The Silent Treatment

by Counseling and Wellness Center of PittsburghDecember 4, 2024 abuse, adult children of emotionally immature parents, emotional abuse, emotionally immature parents, family estrangement, how to deal with a narcissist, narcissist, Narcissistic mother, Narcissistic parents, narcissistic personality disorder, no contact, no contact rule, silent treatment, toxic family, toxic parents, toxic relationships, trauma bond, Unhealthy relationships0 comments
No Contact vs. The Silent Treatment In relationships, communication is key. Two common strategies used to withdraw emotionally are the No Contact rule and the Silent Treatment. While they may appear similar, these two approaches differ significantly in their intent, duration, and emotional impact. Understanding the distinction between these strategies is essential...
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