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Therapy Speak: When Language Gets Misused and Weaponized

by Counseling and Wellness Center of PittsburghMarch 5, 2025 boundaries, gas lighting, gaslighting, manipulation, narcissist, narcissistic personality disorder, psychological jargon, therapy speak, trauma dumping, ultimatums, weaponizing therapy speak2 comments
Therapy Speak: When Language Gets Misused and Weaponized In recent years, therapy speak—the casual and often incorrect use of psychological jargon—has made its way into everyday conversations. Social media, podcasts, and influencers have played a significant role in popularizing terms like “narcissist,” “gaslighting,” “boundaries,” and “trauma dumping.” While...
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No Contact vs. The Silent Treatment

by Counseling and Wellness Center of PittsburghDecember 4, 2024 abuse, adult children of emotionally immature parents, emotional abuse, emotionally immature parents, family estrangement, how to deal with a narcissist, narcissist, Narcissistic mother, Narcissistic parents, narcissistic personality disorder, no contact, no contact rule, silent treatment, toxic family, toxic parents, toxic relationships, trauma bond, Unhealthy relationships0 comments
No Contact vs. The Silent Treatment In relationships, communication is key. Two common strategies used to withdraw emotionally are the No Contact rule and the Silent Treatment. While they may appear similar, these two approaches differ significantly in their intent, duration, and emotional impact. Understanding the distinction between these strategies is essential...
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What is a Trauma Bond and How to Break Free

by Counseling and Wellness Center of PittsburghSeptember 26, 2024 abuse, abusive relationship, domestic violence, emotionally immature parents, gas lighting, gaslighting, love bombing, manipulation, narcissist, Narcissistic mother, Narcissistic parents, narcissistic personality disorder, Personality disorders, red flags, relationship red flags, signs of a toxic relationship, stockholm syndrome, toxic relationships, trauma, trauma bond, Unhealthy relationships, victims0 comments
What is a Trauma Bond and How to Break Free A trauma bond is a complex psychological and emotional attachment that forms in an abusive or toxic relationship. These bonds differ from healthy attachments, as they are built through cycles of intense emotional experiences, often involving pain, manipulation, and abuse. Trauma bonds can be difficult to recognize and...
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