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The Harm of Face Filters and AI Headshots

by Counseling and Wellness Center of PittsburghDecember 24, 2023 AI headshots, beauty standards, body image, comparison, face filters, harm of AI headshots, harm of face filters, jealousy, low self esteem, mental health, perfectionism, pittsburgh, popular culture, social media, social media addiction, social media usage, teen anxiety, unrealistic beauty standards2 comments
The Harm of Face Filters of AI Headshots In an era dominated by social media and visual content, the use of face filters and AI-generated headshots has become ubiquitous. While these tools offer fun and creative ways to enhance or alter one’s appearance, there’s a darker side to their pervasive use. This blog delves into the harm of face filters and AI...
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4 Dietitian Tips for Body Positive Weight Management

by Counseling and Wellness Center of PittsburghSeptember 29, 2022 body positive, body positivity, dietician, dietitian, dietitian nutritionist, dietitian nutritionist near me, healthy eating, healthy food, intuitive eating, keto diet, nutrition, Nutrition Counseling, Nutritionist, registered dietitian, registered licensed dietitian, weight management0 comments
In more recent years, society has progressed towards a body positive mindset, inclusivity and loving your body at any size. In turn, the question surrounding food and nutrition is transitioning to “what can my body do,” instead of a detrimental focus on the number on a scale. With this shift, the focus on nutrition and a weight management mindset of restriction is also changing....
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The Fish and The Bird, A Psychotherapists thoughts on Compliments

by Stephanie McCrackenMarch 31, 2015 counseling, couples counseling, couples therapy, dating, marriage counseling, mindfulness, personal growth, popular culture, psychology, psychotherapy0 comments
The Fish and The Bird, A thoughts on Compliments Smile from the inside To those birds flying high, swooping down to proffer complements to external beauty, words like “she’s so pretty”, to the “did you see the way she looks with no makeup on”, to the world of no filter selfies, oh my goodness that girl looks like a hobbit, and look at the photo shop on Justin- he’s really so spindly. Did you...
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FREEDOM FOR THE FEMALE

by Stephanie McCrackenJuly 9, 2013 Uncategorized0 comments
The 60’s may be an era far behind us but women all over the world may want to reconsider why it is still a good idea to burn those bras! More and more research is indicating that underwires and demi cups could be doing more damage than good for the shape and health of the breast. Furthermore I would personally encourage women to consider exactly why is it considered a faux pas to allow their...
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