Worry, Stress and Anxiety: What’s the Difference?
As a Therapist at the Counseling and Wellness Center of Pittsburgh, I frequently encounter a prevalent concern among clients – the pervasive presence of stress and anxiety in their daily experiences. Without a doubt, stress and anxiety can be unsettling, and they can feel particularly intense when they appear to pose a threat to one’s well-being. However, in instances where...Learn More
Is Anger Genetic? Unraveling the Nature vs. Nurture Debate
Am I made to be angry? One of my parents was so angry all of the time, I don’t want to be like that. I’ve heard anger is genetic, doesn’t that mean I will be like that too? Will my kids be angry if I am angry? People who struggle to control their anger frequently ask, ‘Is anger genetic?’ The answer is, it’s complicated. Both genetics and learned behavior play a role in...Learn More
Questions to Ask Your Partner To Deepen Your Connection
Relationships thrive on open communication, vulnerability, and a genuine desire to understand and support each other. While it may be easy to discuss everyday matters, diving into deeper questions can strengthen the emotional bond between partners. If you and your partner feel comfortable having these conversations and exploring questions for couples together, you can uncover new...Learn More
Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy-Challenging Faulty Beliefs
Have you ever felt deeply hurt by someone’s actions, leading you to question how they could betray your trust despite your kindness and dedication to them? In moments like these, it’s natural to wonder what causes such emotional pain and turmoil. Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), a spinoff of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), offers valuable insights into the...Learn More
Breaking the Cycle of Intergenerational Trauma
Recent research suggests that following traumatic experience, ensuing psychological, emotional, or physical responses may not merely be confined to survivors. Rather, trauma can be likened to a disease, which has the capacity to spread throughout our families, social circle, culture, and even epigenetics over the course of time. The phenomenon, known as intergenerational trauma, has...Learn More