

Beyond the Readiness Score: The Future of Wellness
Beyond the Readiness Score: The Future of Wellness Imagine it, you wake up and feel amazing, but then..Boom, your readiness score says you shouldn’t be feeling good, and your mood immediately drops. This is a problem that is all too common in the current age of mobile wellness, and it’s something we all should look at beyond its surface...Learn More
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...Learn More
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...Learn More
How to Cope with Family Estrangement During the Holidays
by Counseling and Wellness Center of PittsburghNovember 24, 2021 anticipatory grief, anxiety, boundaries, cell phone anxiety, coping skills, depression, digital detox, family estrangement, family loss, holiday traditions, holidays, holidays stress reduction, personal growth, rituals for self care, self care, Unhealthy relationships, validation, yoga0 comments
Holidays are steeped in traditions that are centered around the family and there is a hallmark sentiment that everyone is rejoicing in love with their near and dear during this most festive time of the year. The truth looks a bit different though. Family conflict, tension and even estrangement are more common than you may think. One study found more than 40% of participants had...Learn More