How Feeling Left Out Affects Mental Health
by Counseling and Wellness Center of PittsburghOctober 22, 2024 belonging, complex post traumatic stress disorder, complex trauma, cptsd, feeling left out, hopelessness, invalidation, isolation, lack of belonging, loneliness, low self esteem, self compassion, social isolation, support system, toxic family, toxic relationships, trauma0 comments
How Feeling Left Out Affects Mental Health
Feeling left out from friends and family can be one of the most challenging and isolating experiences in life, where feelings of loneliness, rejection, and despair become a constant companion. It’s a deeply alienating experience, leaving you questioning your worth and place in the world and longing for a sense of...Learn MoreThe 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...Learn MoreA Therapist’s Observations on Low Self Esteem
by Counseling and Wellness Center of PittsburghDecember 2, 2021 coregulation, low self esteem0 comments
As a therapist working with many individuals, I have found that most people go through life wondering if anyone cares. But if we truly look deeper, we can usually see that’s not entirely accurate. So, what’s motivating the activation of this feeling that “no one cares.” Old unresolved abandonment wounds? Old feelings of neglect and/or experiences of having been rejected, dismissed...Learn More