

Playing the Victim? A Deeper Look at Victim Mentality
by Counseling and Wellness Center of PittsburghMay 16, 2025 choice theory, emotional invalidation, external locus of control, helpless, helplessness, invalidation, learned helplessness, maladaptive assumptions, maladaptive coping mechanisms, personal power, playing the victim, powerlessness, self protection, victim blaming, victim complex, victim mentality, victimhood0 comments
Playing the Victim? A Deeper Look at Victim Mentality
If you’ve been accused of playing the victim, or if you’re trying to understand why someone you know seems stuck in a cycle of helplessness, you’re not alone. The term “victim mentality” often stirs up strong emotions and assumptions. It’s frequently associated with manipulation or avoidance of responsibility,...Learn More
Limiting External Locus of Control for Personal Power
by Counseling and Wellness Center of PittsburghApril 17, 2025 choice theory, external locus of control, faulty beliefs, helpless, helplessness, internal locus of control, learned helplessness, locus of control, luck, personal power, personal responsibility, powerless, powerlessness, self efficacy0 comments
Limiting External Locus of Control for Personal Power
Do you ever feel like life is just happening to you, with external forces like luck, fate, or other people dictating the outcomes no matter how hard you try? When everything seems beyond your control, it’s easy to feel stuck and powerless. Psychologists explore these experiences through concepts like locus of...Learn More
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...Learn More