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Choice Theory: Can Our Choices Shape Our Well-Being?

by Counseling and Wellness Center of PittsburghNovember 14, 2024 accountability, basic needs, belonging, choice theory, choices, decision making, decisions, Emotional Health, emotional intelligence, emotional iq, emotional resilience, empowerment, personal power, personal responsibility, resilience, responsibility0 comments
Choice Theory: Can Our Choices Shape Our Well-Being? In a world overflowing with daily choices—where to focus our time, how to handle stress, who to trust, and how to build fulfilling relationships—understanding Choice Theory can be a powerful tool for navigating life’s complexities. Developed by psychiatrist Dr. William Glasser, Choice Theory suggests that our...
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Learn How To Trust Yourself With Tips From a Therapist

by Counseling and Wellness Center of PittsburghApril 13, 2024 how to trust yourself, self compassion, self confidence, self efficacy, self empowerment, self improvement, self trust, trust yourself, trusting yourself0 comments
Learn How To Trust Yourself With Tips From a Therapist The journey of beginning to trust yourself is a profound odyssey that begins in childhood and evolves into adulthood. Rooted in our early experiences, self trust forms the bedrock of our confidence and decision-making. However, it’s not immune to erosion, often influenced by external factors and our own...
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Learned 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...
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Mental Illness, Negative Self Talk, and Self-Doubt

by Counseling and Wellness Center of PittsburghOctober 25, 2023 cognitive behavioral therapy, cognitive distortions, coping skills, negative self talk, negative thinking, negative thoughts, self compassion0 comments
In the intricate tapestry of the human mind, there are moments when threads of mental illness, negative self talk, and self-doubt weave together, creating a complex pattern that can be challenging to untangle. These elements often coexist and influence one another, leaving individuals feeling trapped in a cycle of despair. However, it’s crucial to understand that there is hope,...
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