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Handling Grief During the Holidays

by Counseling and Wellness Center of PittsburghDecember 11, 2025 5 stages of grief, 6 stages of grief, bereavement, complicated grief, coping skills, coping with loss, death, grief, grief counseling, grief therapy, holidays, mental health0 comments
Handling Grief During the Holidays The holiday season can bring up lots of joyful emotions, but also negative emotions. Individuals experiencing grief during the holidays may not know how to handle this difficult time. Holidays used to be filled with happy memories and laughter, now to be replaced with sadness and holiday grief. All the happy memories turn...
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Help For Navigating Stress and the Holidays

by Counseling and Wellness Center of PittsburghNovember 20, 2023 christmas stress, counseling near me, counseling pittsburgh, holiday stress, holidays, holidays stress reduction, pittsburgh, pittsburgh counseling and wellness, stress, stress and the holidays, thanksgiving, therapy pittsburgh0 comments
Help For Navigating Stress and the Holidays The holiday season is often portrayed as a time of joy, happiness, and togetherness. However, for many individuals, stress and the holidays go hand in hand. The societal expectation to embrace merriment can paradoxically result in heightened stress, anxiety, and loneliness. Despite the common portrayal of the holidays as...
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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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How to Cope with Family Estrangement During the Holidays

by Counseling and Wellness Center of PittsburghNovember 24, 2021 anticipatory grief, anxiety, boundaries, cell phone anxiety, coping skills, depression, digital detox, family estrangement, family loss, holiday traditions, holidays, holidays stress reduction, personal growth, rituals for self care, self care, Unhealthy relationships, validation, yoga0 comments
Holidays are steeped in traditions that are centered around the family and there is a hallmark sentiment that everyone is rejoicing in love with their near and dear during this most festive time of the year. The truth looks a bit different though. Family conflict, tension and even estrangement are more common than you may think. One study found more than 40% of participants had...
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A Registered Dietitian’s Healthy Eating Tips for the Holidays

by Counseling and Wellness Center of PittsburghNovember 18, 2021 dietician, dietitian, dietitian nutritionist, dietitian nutritionist near me, healthy eating, healthy food, healthy holiday, holidays, holidays stress reduction0 comments
The holidays have arrived— the time of year when we get together with family and friends to celebrate! Since many holiday festivities center around food, this time of year can be challenging for those attempting to eat healthy. However, going into the holidays with a plan and knowing what choices to make will help alleviate this added stress. Read on for a registered dietitian’s...
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Coping With Grief During the Holidays

by Counseling and Wellness Center of PittsburghNovember 15, 2021 anticipatory grief, bereavement, coping with loss, death of child, death of husband, death of parent, death of wife, family loss, grief, grief counseling, grief therapy, holidays, loss counseling0 comments
Kristen saw her reflection in the full-length mirror. She looked lovely in the beautiful dress she had purchased for her company’s holiday party. Yet, in the blink of an eye, Kristen found herself sobbing, the carefully applied make-up now smeared by her tears. She didn’t know how she was going to get through the event. All she could focus on was her beloved sister, whom she tragically lost a...
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