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The Parentified Child: Survival through Misalignment

by Counseling and Wellness Center of PittsburghMay 19, 2026 accountability, adult children of emotionally immature parents, adult therapy, anxiety, autonomy, avoiding emotions, caregiver fatigue, Child Anxiety, child counseling, child psychologist, child therapy, childhood trauma, children mental health, counseling, mental health awareness, personal growth0 comments
The Parentified Child: Survival through Misalignment What is Parentification? Parentification is best defined by roles in the family system being reversed, where we see children, most often the oldest, sacrifice their own needs to ensure everyone else’s in the system are met. It can be common for children to care about the emotional well-being of their parents...
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9 Signs Your Child Should See a Therapist

by Counseling and Wellness Center of PittsburghJanuary 30, 2024 Child Anxiety, child counseling, child psychologist, child should see a therapist, child therapist, child therapy, children mental health, counseling for children, counseling for kids, parenting, pittsburgh0 comments
9 Signs Your Child Should See a Therapist Parenthood comes with its share of joys and challenges. While watching your child grow and navigate the world is rewarding, it’s also essential to be attuned to their emotional well-being. Children, like adults, can face struggles that may benefit from professional support. In this blog post, we’ll explore nine...
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Signs Your Child Is Involved in Too Many Extracurricular Activities

by Counseling and Wellness Center of PittsburghOctober 5, 2022 anxiety in children, burn out, Child Anxiety, child counseling, children mental health, Extracurricular Activities for Kids, Overscheduled children, parenting, Parenting and Families, stress, stress management, teen anxiety, wellness for kids0 comments
Every good parent knows that providing an enriching environment lays the foundation for future success. Or does it? From summer camp, to instrument lessons, and afterschool programs, how many extracurricular activities are too many and where do parents’ good intentions bleed into something less helpful and even have the unintentional consequence of creating a stressful and...
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A Play Therapist’s Must-Have Toys to Use in Play Therapy

by Counseling and Wellness Center of PittsburghFebruary 9, 2022 Child Anxiety, child counseling, child psychologist, child therapy, children mental health, Play Therapist, Play Therapy, play therapy week0 comments
Every single person in this world wants to feel heard and to be validated. However, children do not always have the words they need to express themselves due to their developmental level. Children will then find other means to express themselves, which often becomes frustrating for the adults in their lives because this behavior may be viewed as aggression, shutting down, or other...
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If Children are Talking About Death, How Can Parents Best Support Them?

by Counseling and Wellness Center of PittsburghJanuary 6, 2022 anxiety in children, Child Anxiety, child counseling, child psychologist, child therapy, children mental health, death, health anxiety, pandemic, parenting, Parenting and Families0 comments
In the last two years there has been a noticeable increase of school age children spending a lot of their time discussing and playing out themes of death. This can be very concerning to parents as they want to shield their children from anything that is scary and death is a heavy concept, even for adults. With the pandemic, death has been a constant topic on the news, media, and at the dinner...
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5 Ways to Help Newly Adopted Children During the Holidays

by Counseling and Wellness Center of PittsburghDecember 15, 2021 Adoption, Guardianship, Child Anxiety, children mental health, grief, healthy holiday, holidays, holidays stress reduction, trauma, trauma counseling, trauma informed care2 comments
When most people celebrate the holidays, they are surrounded by loved ones telling stories and laughing over mugs of hot cocoa as they exchange gifts. During this time of holiday cheer, many children who were adopted are faced with the realization that they will not see any of their biological family during the holidays. It is a stark reminder of the grief and loss they have...
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