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5 Ways to Soothe Anxiety in your Child

by Counseling and Wellness Center of PittsburghOctober 1, 2019 anxiety in children, child counseling, child psychologist0 comments

5 Ways to Soothe Anxiety in your Child Ways to Soothe Anxiety in your Child Whether your child is anxious or even has a diagnosis of generalized anxiety disorder, you have probably tried everything that you can think of to help them manage their emotions. Your daughter stays up all night worrying about show and tell tomorrow in school, she cries and repeats, ‘I know I am going to mess up, I...

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8 Things you should do to make your relationship comfortable

by Counseling and Wellness Center of PittsburghSeptember 24, 2019 comfortable relationship, counseling south hills, marriage counseling monroeville, marriage counseling south hills, marriage counseling wexford0 comments

8 Things you should do to make your relationship comfortable comfortable relationship Have a disagreement! Most of us in the clinical world agree that it takes at least 2 years for a person to trust enough to become really honest about their past, present, and futures. If you haven’t disagreed with your partner, you don’t really have a relationship, its an acquaintanceship. Don’t tell...

The steps to a sincere apology that counts!

by Counseling and Wellness Center of PittsburghSeptember 17, 2019 communication exercises, couples communication, south hills counseling0 comments

The steps to a sincere apology that counts! Apology in relationship If you have made a mistake in your marriage or relationship then congrats, you are like the rest of us who work hard to do our best but sometimes fumble. One of the ways that couples get really off track in relationships however is that they do not know how to make up after having a big fight, they don’t know how to make an...

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Couples Counselor verified; 6 ways that Couples Can Stop Arguing about Household Chores

by Counseling and Wellness Center of PittsburghAugust 25, 2019 chores, marriage, marriage and family, national institute of health, relationship, way couples can stop arguing about household chores0 comments

Couples Counselor verified; 6 ways that Couples Can Stop Arguing about Household Chores. Cleaning and how to manage it with some degree of harmony is a topic that comes up often for couples, it ranks right up there with finances and parenting in terms of hot button relationship issues. The research weighs in, according to the National Institute of Health, in relationships where both...

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Self-Care Strategies That Promote Positive Mental Well-Being

by Counseling and Wellness Center of PittsburghJuly 30, 2019 self care, self care strategies for mental wellbeing0 comments

Self-Care Strategies That Promote Positive Mental Well-Being It’s safe to say most of us would rather be happy than unhappy. However, sometimes it’s easy to roll through life allowing your attitude to be shaped, rather than taking steps to increase your own happiness. With that in mind, read on for key self-care strategies you can add to...

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What is an Anti-Diet Dietitian

by Counseling and Wellness Center of PittsburghJuly 16, 2019 dietitian nutritionist near me, what is an anti diet dietitian0 comments

First let’s talk about what being a dietitian is before what address what being an anti diet dietitian is…. A Registered Dietitian is a food and nutrition expert that has undergone rigorous education. This includes a bachelors or masters degree in an accredited program, about one year of supervised practice, and completion of the national examination. A nutritionist is not a protected title...

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8 Signs that Your Relationship will Lead to Marriage

by Counseling and Wellness Center of PittsburghJuly 12, 2019 conversations for couples, counseling near me, how to tell that your relationship will lead to marriage, marriage and family statistics, premarital counseling near me0 comments

According to the US National Bureau of Family and Marriage Statistics, in 2017 there were 130 million married couples living in the US. Still, not every relationship is going to make it to the altar, it is even true that not every healthy or compatible relationship will have long term potential. The issue is that everyone is looking for something a little different to inspire them to settle...

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Why its important to take care of your mental health

by Counseling and Wellness Center of PittsburghJuly 10, 2019 why its important to take care of your mental health0 comments

This Is Why its important to take care of your mental health By: Melissa Howard One in five American adults experiences some form of a mental disorder each year, yet only 25 percent feel that others show them any compassion due to the negative stereotypes often associated with mental health disorders. Sadly, this can prevent individuals from getting proper treatment, or disclosing their...

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Rituals reduce stress, enhance performance, 5 rituals you should try for transformation

by Counseling and Wellness Center of PittsburghJuly 8, 2019 meaning of rituals, rituals for self care, rituals for tranformation, rituals to reduce stress0 comments

Rituals, reducing stress and adding joyful meaning to life 5 Rituals You Should Try For transformation and wellness Ever wonder why Michael Jordan wore his North Carolina shorts under his Chicago Bulls shorts every game? Rituals have enormous power to sooth and inspire as well as bring back balance to mental health by reducing anxiety and increasing confidence. According to the National...

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CBD all the buzz… How Can CBD increase health and wellness?

by Counseling and Wellness Center of PittsburghJuly 4, 2019 cbd, cbd pittsburgh, hemp, herbalism, herbalist pittsburgh, holistic medicine0 comments

Cannabidiols or CBD, are currently gaining a lot of traction in the health and wellness world. From grandmothers to beloved pets, many are jumping on board to see how CBD can enhance their health. According to the World Health Organization, ‘there are no known harmful side effects from taking CBD.’ Some people do report a feeling of drowsiness so there may be implications for operating heavy...

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12 Ways to Take Care of Yourself when your Parent is Terminally Ill

by Counseling and Wellness Center of PittsburghJuly 1, 2019 anticipatory grief, burn out, caregiver fatigue, grieving the loss of a parent, self care during grief, terminally ill0 comments

Self care while caring for terminally ill parent 12 Ways to Take Care of Yourself when your Parent is Terminally Ill If your parent is facing terminal illness, you as their child may be encountering some of the greatest stress of your life. The mounds of grief will have presented themselves long before the end of their life comes and while caring for yourself is likely the last thing on your...

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What are the best ways to practice mindfulness in every day life

by Counseling and Wellness Center of PittsburghJuly 1, 2019 Uncategorized, ways to incorporate mindfulness into daily life0 comments

Mindfulness and Meditation for Everyday Life The most beautiful thing about mindfulness is that we can practice it anywhere and anytime not just while we are in the middle of our downward facing dog or seated lotus position. Here are 6 ways to practice mindfulness that you probably never thought of! Let’s face it, being seated is not the ideal way to cultivate clarity of consciousness for all...

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No Sexual Chemistry in Your Relationship? Here are some ways that you can talk about it without them taking it personally.

by Counseling and Wellness Center of PittsburghJune 20, 2019 sexual chemistry, talking to your partner about sex0 comments

What can you do if you and your partner just don’t seem to have good sexual chemistry? Wondering it there are there ways to overcome it? How can you talk to them about it without them taking it personally? If you have ever wondered about the answers to these questions, we have you covered, read on! Having a great sex life with a partner, assuming you both have already established an...

These are The Signs of Suicide You Should Know to Save a Life

by Counseling and Wellness Center of PittsburghJune 19, 2019 preventing suicide, signs of suicide0 comments

These are The Signs of Suicide You Should Know to Save a Life; By Melissa Howard Signs of suicide and depression Suicide is not just a minor issue; it is a public health crisis. While medications and lifestyle changes can help prevent other health hazards, suicide can be much harder to recognize and treat. The actual act of suicide can be a split-second decision but the thoughts that lead to...

Ending Counseling Relationship and How Long Does Counseling Last? Answers for Therapy Clients

by Counseling and Wellness Center of PittsburghJune 14, 2019 ending counseling relationship, how long does marriage counseling last, how long does therapy last, how to know when to terminate counseling0 comments

Ending Counseling Relationship Ending Counseling; It’s a Relationship too! When to do it and How to know For Counseling Clients as well as answers to Questions like, ” How long does Marriage Counseling last?’ If you have been seeing a counselor for several months or several years, you may have at first gained some significant benefits but then over time the therapeutic gains could...

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Peak Experiences Positive Psychology for Awe and Wellness

by Counseling and Wellness Center of PittsburghMay 28, 2019 enhancing joy, how to be happy, peak experiences, what is a peak experience0 comments

When was the last time that you peaked? Felt the exaltation of true bliss, the innocent delirium of fulfilling pleasure uplifting your consciousness to a reality shift? A peak experience is the kind of long lasting joy which is available to all of us, when we have our minds right, our goals aligned, and our peace on high priority. It goes something like this, set off for a late spring trek in...

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Mindfulness for Social Anxiety, A Skills Group

by Counseling and Wellness Center of PittsburghMay 20, 2019 counseling monroeville, how to overcome social anxiety, social anxiety treatment0 comments

Mindfulness for Social Anxiety, A Skills Group This group is focused on helping clients practice mindfulness and cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) interventions for the treatment of social anxiety in a warm and accepting group environment. With the help and facilitation of Steven Mollura, LPC participants will address the impact of social anxiety on one’s thoughts, physical...

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Enhancing Emotional IQ, Feelings Chart as a Counseling Tool

by Counseling and Wellness Center of PittsburghApril 29, 2019 emotional intelligence, emotional iq, feelings chart0 comments

ANGRY frustrated cross irritated annoyed furious livid enraged hurt inadequate trapped tired scared NEGATIVE distrustful Suspicious scornful disdain bitter stupid shame worthless FRIGHTENED uneasy weak insecure inadequate tense anxious nervous scared petrified threatened trapped horrified UNEASY nervous tense anxious flustered insecure angry cross confused bored flat apathetic weak Happy...

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