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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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Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents

by Counseling and Wellness Center of PittsburghDecember 7, 2023 abuse, adult children of emotionally immature parents, borderline personality disorder, boundaries, BPD, BPD Relationships, complex trauma, counseling for trauma, cptsd, dysfunctional family, emotionally immature parents, family counseling, family estrangement, generational trauma, invalidation, Narcissistic mother, Narcissistic parents, narcissistic personality disorder, Personality disorders, pittsburgh, resilience to trauma, therapy for trauma, toxic family, toxic parents, trauma, trauma counseling, trauma informed care, trauma therapy, traumatic childhood, victim blaming1 comment
Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents Being a parent is a big responsibility. And sometimes, parents find it difficult to work through their emotions. A parent’s inability to be emotionally mature, often referred to as emotionally immature parents, can make things complicated for their kids and the entire family as a whole. The...
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14 ways to tell if a relationship is toxic.

by Counseling and Wellness Center of PittsburghMarch 28, 2019 abuse, anger, borderline personality disorder, BPD, BPD Relationships, domestic violence, jealousy, narcissistic personality disorder, Personality disorders, relationship conflict, signs of a toxic relationship, toxic relationship signs, Unhealthy relationships0 comments
14 Toxic Relationship Signs According the great writer Leo Tolstoy “All happy families are alike; each unhappy family is unhappy in its own way.” Our sources say, ‘Not true Tolstoy’, of course when psychologists and social scientists put their noses in the matter we can quantify and define the exact toxic relationship signs to look out for. A healthy marriage, friendship, or...
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Providing Grace and Resilience to Trauma Survivors, How To – Help Guide.

by Counseling and Wellness Center of PittsburghOctober 7, 2018 abuse, abuse resources, domestic violence, help for trauma victims, rape, resilience, survivors, trauma counseling, validation, victim blaming, victims0 comments
                                                                                                                                 Provide grace & resilience to trauma survivors.                            How to Provide Grace and Resiliency to a Friend or Family Member Who Discloses Trauma. According to the United States Veterans Administration, about 50% of women and 60% of men will...
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