

Begin Your Mindfulness Meditation Journey 10 Minutes at a Time
by Counseling and Wellness Center of PittsburghJanuary 30, 2026 how to meditate, meditation, mindfulness, mindfulness based stress reduction, wellness1 comment
Begin Your Mindfulness Meditation Journey 10 Minutes at a Time
When we think of the term “meditation”, we picture a serene individual sitting for hours on end with a content look on their face. Such looks are ones we yearn to have especially in current times of instability and confusion. However, just like the decline of gym membership subscriptions after January,...Learn More
12 Ways to Spend More Time Outdoors
by Counseling and Wellness Center of PittsburghOctober 2, 2023 meditation, mindfulness, mindfulness based stress reduction, nature therapy, outdoor yoga, relaxation, self care, stress managment0 comments
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...Learn More
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,...Learn More
Understanding and Overcoming Anger Issues: Tips and Strategies
by Counseling and Wellness Center of PittsburghJuly 23, 2023 anger, anger counseling, anger issues, anger management, anger management counseling, overcoming anger0 comments
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....Learn More
Don’t Wait to Get Help for Anger Management: Here’s Why
by Counseling and Wellness Center of PittsburghFebruary 28, 2021 anger, anger management, anger management counseling0 comments
Do you remember the last time you felt angry? Perhaps you were peeved that your kid left a sliver of milk in the jug and didn’t add it to the grocery list. Maybe a truck cut you off at the freeway entrance, and you muttered obscenities. Or maybe it’s hard to look back at the last time, because you punched a hole in the wall.
We All Get Angry
Though sometimes unpleasant, anger comprises a...Learn More
Peak Experiences Positive Psychology for Awe and Wellness
by Counseling and Wellness Center of PittsburghMay 28, 2019 enhancing joy, how to be happy, peak experiences, what is a peak experience0 comments
When was the last time that you peaked? Felt the exaltation of true bliss, the innocent delirium of fulfilling pleasure uplifting your consciousness to a reality shift? A peak experience is the kind of long lasting joy which is available to all of us, when we have our minds right, our goals aligned, and our peace on high priority. It goes something like this, set off for a late spring trek in...Learn More