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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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Help For Navigating Stress and the Holidays

by Counseling and Wellness Center of PittsburghNovember 20, 2023 christmas stress, counseling near me, counseling pittsburgh, holiday stress, holidays, holidays stress reduction, pittsburgh, pittsburgh counseling and wellness, stress, stress and the holidays, thanksgiving, therapy pittsburgh0 comments
Help For Navigating Stress and the Holidays The holiday season is often portrayed as a time of joy, happiness, and togetherness. However, for many individuals, stress and the holidays go hand in hand. The societal expectation to embrace merriment can paradoxically result in heightened stress, anxiety, and loneliness. Despite the common portrayal of the holidays as...
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Practical Guidance for Coping with the Loss of a Child

by Counseling and Wellness Center of PittsburghNovember 16, 2023 coping with loss, death of child, family loss, grief, grief counseling, grief therapy, grieving process, infant loss, loss counseling, loss of a child, maternal mental health, miscarriage, perinatal loss, perinatal mental health, stillbirth0 comments
Experiencing the loss of a child is a heartbreaking and devastating event that can leave parents feeling lost, alone, and overwhelmed with grief. Unfortunately, there is often a silence surrounding this type of loss, leaving many people feeling isolated and alone. It is crucial to break this silence and foster open conversations about the profound impact that perinatal loss can...
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What You Can Do About Social Isolation and Loneliness

by Counseling and Wellness Center of PittsburghNovember 2, 2023 isolation, loneliness, social isolation0 comments
What You Can Do About Social Isolation and Loneliness In our increasingly interconnected yet often isolating modern world, the experience of loneliness and social isolation is a prevalent challenge, particularly for those dealing with mental health issues. While not everyone facing social isolation necessarily confronts mental health challenges, these two aspects...
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Mental Illness, Negative Self Talk, and Self-Doubt

by Counseling and Wellness Center of PittsburghOctober 25, 2023 cognitive behavioral therapy, cognitive distortions, coping skills, negative self talk, negative thinking, negative thoughts, self compassion0 comments
In the intricate tapestry of the human mind, there are moments when threads of mental illness, negative self talk, and self-doubt weave together, creating a complex pattern that can be challenging to untangle. These elements often coexist and influence one another, leaving individuals feeling trapped in a cycle of despair. However, it’s crucial to understand that there is hope,...
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