Practical Guidance for Coping with the Loss of a Child
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
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
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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Seeing a Psychiatrist vs. A Psychological Assessment
Psychological assessments and psychiatric evaluations are two essential components of mental healthcare, each offering distinct advantages in diagnosing and treating mental health conditions. In this blog post, we’ll delve deeper into the advantages of psychological assessments over seeing a psychiatrist and explore the multifaceted benefits they bring to the field of mental...
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ADHD in the Workplace: Success Strategies To Implement
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects millions of adults in the workplace. While ADHD brings unique strengths such as creativity and hyperfocus, it can also present challenges in a professional setting. In this blog, we will explore strategies and guidance on managing ADHD in the workplace, including the crucial aspects of...
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12 Ways to Spend More Time Outdoors
With the crisp, autumn air in Pittsburgh, seizing the last warm days before winter arrives is a true delight. Embracing the outdoors during this season can infuse your days with a touch of brightness and tranquility.
Increasingly, we learn that the great outdoors may have many secrets to enhancing our wellness potential. In fact in a 2013 study published by the National Institute of...
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Psychological Testing & A Caution on Self-Diagnosing Mental Health
In recent times, social media has become a valuable source of information, support, and community for individuals seeking to understand their mental health. While it’s great to see awareness increasing, there’s a concerning trend of self-diagnosing mental health conditions like ADHD and personality disorders based on online content. In this blog post, we’ll...
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CBT vs DBT vs ACT: What Are The Types of Therapy Available
At Counseling and Wellness Center of Pittsburgh, we understand that every individual’s journey to mental health and well-being is unique. That’s why we offer many types of therapies to address a variety of emotional and psychological challenges.
Among the many approaches available, you can explore several effective therapies including, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)...
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Toxic Positivity: The Dark Side of “Always Be Positive”
In a world that often seems relentless and challenging, the mantra of “always be positive” has become a resounding echo in our ears. We’re bombarded with motivational quotes and social media posts exhorting us to “look on the bright side” and “stay positive.” Positivity, in and of itself, is a valuable trait, but when taken to extremes, it...
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The Mind Body Connection: Listening to Your Body’s Signals
Have you ever experienced a day when certain parts of your body simply ache? Or have you found it challenging to sit still, caught in a repetitive behavior like leg shaking? Our bodies communicate with us in various ways, offering insights that we must learn to understand. Let’s explore the mind body connection, acknowledging how the mind and body influence each other.
At times,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Understanding and Overcoming Anger Issues: Tips and Strategies
Have you ever felt so overwhelmed by anger that you cannot seem to shake it off? Overcoming anger is a universal emotional journey that everyone encounters. However, for some individuals, managing this intense emotion becomes a challenging task. At times, uncontrolled anger can lead to destructive and impulsive behaviors, causing personal and relational turmoil in your life....
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Is it Mood Swings Or Is It Bipolar Disorder?
Mood swings are a common experience for many people. However, when these shifts in mood become extreme and disrupt daily life, making it hard to do everyday tasks, it may be a sign of a more serious condition called bipolar disorder. Distinguishing between common mood swings and bipolar disorder is important for understanding the condition and providing the appropriate...
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Improve Your Active Listening Skills For World Listening Day
Are you a good listener? Do you want to develop your active listening skills further?In honor of World Listening Day on July 18th, let’s explore the significance of active listening skills as an art and a valuable skill. Active listening goes beyond merely hearing words; it involves fully engaging with the speaker, understanding their perspective, and providing meaningful...
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