Emotional Invalidation, cPTSD, and Its Lasting Impact
by Counseling and Wellness Center of PittsburghAugust 21, 2024 ACEs, adult children of emotionally immature parents, Adverse Childhood Experiences, childhood trauma, complex post traumatic stress disorder, complex trauma, cptsd, effects of emotional invalidation, emotional invalidation, emotional invalidation examples, invalidating, validation0 comments
Emotional Invalidation, cPTSD, and Its Lasting Impact
Emotional validation is crucial for healthy human development, especially within the parent-child relationship. When parents fail to validate their children’s emotions, dismissing or minimizing their feelings, it can lead to profound and long-lasting consequences.
In this blog post, we’ll explore...Learn MoreLearned Helplessness: End the Cycle of Powerlessness
by Counseling and Wellness Center of PittsburghDecember 18, 2023 chronic stress, complex trauma, cptsd, early childhood experiences, helpless, helplessness, learned helplessness, powerless, powerlessness, self efficacy, self empowerment, stress, stress management, trauma, traumatic childhood0 comments
Learned Helplessness: End the Cycle of Powerlessness
Learned helplessness, a psychological phenomenon discovered by psychologist Martin Seligman in the late 1960s, speaks to a state of mind where you believe you have no control over your circumstances. This leads to passive acceptance of negative situations even when opportunities for change exist, with profound...Learn MoreAdverse Childhood Experiences ACEs: Understanding the Impact of Childhood Trauma and Building Resilience
by Counseling and Wellness Center of PittsburghJune 5, 2023 ACEs, Adverse Childhood Experiences, child counseling, children mental health0 comments
Childhood is a time of innocence, wonder, and growth. However, for some individuals, this period may be marred by adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) that can have a lasting impact on their lives. In this blog post, we will explore the world of ACEs, delve into their effects, discuss the importance of addressing and mitigating the consequences of childhood trauma, and explore...Learn More