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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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Everything You Wanted to Know About Boundaries in Relationships

by Counseling and Wellness Center of PittsburghApril 7, 2022 borderline personality disorder, boundaries, communication, conflict resolution, conversations for couples, couples communication, educational, emotional intelligence, how to say no, personal growth, relationship, relationship conflict, relationship resolutions, self care, stress management0 comments
You may have heard that boundaries in relationships are good and worthwhile. Understandably you might have some questions about boundaries such as what are they? How do I set a boundary? How do I communicate a boundary? How do I enforce a boundary? Is there any flexibility to boundaries? I will answer all of these questions for you because as a licensed marriage and family therapist I...
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People with Personality Disorders Do This In Relationships

by Counseling and Wellness Center of PittsburghSeptember 8, 2020 borderline personality disorder, Bowen Systems theory, healthy relationships, narcissistic personality disorder, Personality disorders, Unhealthy relationships0 comments
People with Personality Disorders Do This In Relationships Differentiation of Self: Learning to balance Self Needs with the Needs of Others   We can all agree that balance is a key component to healthy living. Sometimes it comes naturally, but more often than not, balance is really hard to maintain.  One of the most difficult places to find balance is in our relationships.  If we want to...
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