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When Your Mind Checks Out: Understanding Dissociation

by Counseling and Wellness Center of PittsburghFebruary 23, 2026 coping skills, disassociate, Dissociation, mental health0 comments
When Your Mind Checks Out: Understanding Dissociation Have you ever been sitting in a meeting, staring at someone talking, and suddenly realize you haven’t heard a single word they said? Or maybe you’ve been driving home and suddenly think, Wait, how did I even get here? That strange, floaty feeling—like your brain hit “pause” on reality for a bit—is something...
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Begin Your Mindfulness Meditation Journey 10 Minutes at a Time

by Counseling and Wellness Center of PittsburghJanuary 30, 2026 how to meditate, meditation, mindfulness, mindfulness based stress reduction, wellness1 comment
Begin Your Mindfulness Meditation Journey 10 Minutes at a Time When we think of the term “meditation”, we picture a serene individual sitting for hours on end with a content look on their face. Such looks are ones we yearn to have especially in current times of instability and confusion. However, just like the decline of gym membership subscriptions after January,...
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ChatGPT Addiction: How AI Is Leading Us Down a Path of Addiction

by Counseling and Wellness Center of PittsburghDecember 17, 2025 addiction, AI, AI therapist, AI therapy, chat GPT, dangers of AI0 comments
ChatGPT Addiction: How AI Is Leading Us Down a Path of Addiction In the world fueled by the advancement of marvelous technologies, the visionaries of bygone days progressively become tangible pieces of innovation that exist outside of Hollywood movies. From laptops and smartphones to VR headsets and smartwatches, and now artificial intelligences that are becoming...
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Handling Grief During the Holidays

by Counseling and Wellness Center of PittsburghDecember 11, 2025 5 stages of grief, 6 stages of grief, bereavement, complicated grief, coping skills, coping with loss, death, grief, grief counseling, grief therapy, holidays, mental health0 comments
Handling Grief During the Holidays The holiday season can bring up lots of joyful emotions, but also negative emotions. Individuals experiencing grief during the holidays may not know how to handle this difficult time. Holidays used to be filled with happy memories and laughter, now to be replaced with sadness and holiday grief. All the happy memories turn...
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