Puglisi Counseling, LLC

Puglisi Counseling, LLC In-person and Telehealth Mental Health Counseling in Scranton, PA. Offering services including DBT, EMDR, CBT, Anger Management, and more.
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Check out Puglisicounseling.com or give us a call at 570-766-0772 for more information.

11/09/2025

🕐 So apparently it is 5 p.m., but my body says it is midnight.

The time change has officially arrived, and somehow the sun now clocks out earlier than most of us do. 😅 The days feel shorter, the nights feel longer, and everyone’s internal clock is completely confused.

If you are already missing the light, you are not alone. This part of the year can feel heavy, slow, and a little off balance. But here is the good part. We adjust. We find warmth in our routines, comfort in slower evenings, and small joys that help us through darker days.

So grab your blanket, light a candle, and give yourself permission to slow down. The light will come back. Until then, cozy nights and early bedtimes will do just fine. 💙

11/09/2025

🌞 Good Morning, Sunday!

Sunday mornings have a special kind of energy. Half of you wants to conquer the world, and the other half is staring into the fridge wondering what day it is. 😅

If you are wandering between motivation and mild confusion, you are doing it right. Sundays are for figuring things out slowly, burning the toast, and realizing your coffee tastes better when you stop overthinking everything. ☕

Here’s to messy hair, random plans, and letting today unfold however it wants to. You made it to another Sunday. That is something to smile about. 💙

11/09/2025

Somehow it is already 7 p.m., and you are wondering how the day disappeared so fast. You had big plans, cleaning, catching up, maybe becoming a whole new person, and then real life happened.

If your productive Saturday turned into snacks, scrolling, and surviving, that is okay. Sometimes your body needs a pause more than your schedule needs progress. ☕

You are not behind. You are human. Be proud of the little wins and call it a night well spent. 💙

11/08/2025

Happy Saturday!

You don’t have to constantly work on yourself. You don’t have to always be improving, healing, or checking off the next personal growth goal. Some days, you are allowed to just be. 🌿

We live in a world that treats people like projects. There is pressure to optimize every habit, fix every flaw, and always be “becoming.” But healing is not a race. It is a relationship with yourself.

Let today be the day you stop trying to be perfect and start allowing yourself to simply exist. Eat something you love. Do something that makes you feel human, not productive.

You are not a project to fix. You are a person to care for. 💙rday

11/08/2025

☀️ Good Morning, Saturday

If your weekend plans include catching up on rest, laundry, or pretending you’ll finally get organized, you’re in good company. 😅

Give yourself a break today. Let the to-do list wait a little longer. Drink your coffee while it’s still hot, scroll without guilt, and remember that slowing down is part of the reset. 🌿

You made it through the week. That’s enough. 💙

11/08/2025

If today felt heavier than usual, but you still showed up, that’s strength too. ✨

🌿 You Survived the Day

No one saw how hard it was to get out of bed. No one noticed how much effort it took to smile, to answer messages, or to keep going when you wanted to stop. But you did it. 💪

Surviving the day may not look like success, but it is. Quiet resilience matters. Showing up when you’re tired counts. Resting when you need to is brave.

Take a breath, unclench your shoulders, and let yourself feel proud that you made it through. 🕯️

11/07/2025

Rest isn’t quitting. It’s reclaiming your peace. 🌱

We live in a world that praises exhaustion. People wear burnout like a badge of honor, chasing productivity as proof of worth. But real healing starts when you decide to stop.

Rest is not laziness. It is resistance against a culture that tells you your value depends on how much you produce. When you rest, you remind your mind and body that you are more than what you accomplish.

Here are ways to reclaim rest:

🌿 Take breaks before you hit your limit.

☕ Say no without explaining yourself.

🕯️ Do things that restore you, not just distract you.

💙 Let yourself exist without trying to earn it.

Resting is not giving up. It is choosing to live on your own terms, with care and intention.

11/06/2025

Sometimes what looks like anger is really a heart that’s afraid. 💔

Not all anger is loud. Sometimes it is the fear of losing control. Sometimes it is the panic of being unheard. Sometimes it is pain that never got the chance to be seen.

Anger is often the mask your mind uses when another feeling feels too unsafe to show. Beneath it can be sadness, rejection, guilt, or fear. When you start to recognize what is underneath, anger becomes less about exploding and more about understanding. 🌿

Here’s how to start unpacking it:

1️⃣ When you feel anger rise, pause and ask, “What am I protecting right now?”

2️⃣ Notice where it shows up in your body. Your jaw, your chest, your hands. That tension is unspoken emotion.

3️⃣ Give the feeling words instead of judgment. Try saying, “I feel hurt,” or “I feel scared,” instead of “I’m angry.”

Anger is not the enemy. It is the messenger. Listen to it and you will often find fear or pain quietly asking to be healed. 💙

💙 Your body remembers what your mind tries to forget.Anxiety doesn’t always start in your thoughts. It often begins in y...
11/06/2025

💙 Your body remembers what your mind tries to forget.

Anxiety doesn’t always start in your thoughts. It often begins in your body. That tight chest, clenched jaw, or restless heart might be your body’s way of saying, “I’m overwhelmed.”

Here are a few signs to pay attention to:

💭 Tight chest or shortness of breath

💭 Jaw clenching or teeth grinding

💭 Stomach knots or nausea

💭 Shoulder and neck tension

💭 Racing heart or restlessness

Your body keeps score of the stress, fear, and emotions you push aside. Learning to listen before it has to shout is part of healing. 🌿

At Puglisi Counseling, we help you reconnect with your body and emotions in a safe, supportive space. Both in-person and telehealth sessions are available across Pennsylvania.

📞 (570) 766-0772
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11/06/2025

Sometimes a peaceful night begins with five quiet minutes. 💫

You don’t need a full routine to end your day well. You just need a few quiet minutes to remind your body that it’s safe to rest.

Try this before bed tonight:

🕯️ Sit somewhere still and take five slow breaths.

📓 Write down one thing you’re grateful for, even if it’s small.

💧 Stretch your neck, unclench your jaw, and let your shoulders drop.

These small acts teach your body what peace feels like. Calm is not built in hours, it’s built in moments. 🌹

11/05/2025

Ever felt your heart race out of nowhere and your mind spiral before you can stop it? 💭

That is panic, and it can feel like your body is in danger even when you are safe. Your chest tightens, your thoughts rush, and it feels impossible to get control. But you can guide yourself back to calm.

Here’s how to start:

1️⃣ Name what’s happening. Say quietly, “This is panic, not danger.” Naming it separates you from the fear.

2️⃣ Ground in your senses. Look around and name five things you can see, four you can touch, three you can hear, two you can smell, one you can taste.

3️⃣ Slow your exhale. Inhale for four counts, exhale for six. A longer exhale tells your body it is safe. Add humming to your breathing.

4️⃣ Anchor to something steady. Hold an object with texture, lean against a wall, or press your feet into the floor.

5️⃣ Speak gently to yourself. Replace “I can’t handle this” with “I have felt this before, and it passed.”

Panic does not define you. It is your body reacting to fear, not truth. You can calm it by responding with care, not control. 💙

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