November 3, 2026
The days of communicating only by mail and waiting weeks or months for a response are long gone. Texting has become the current and often most frequent personal communication of choice.
Read More: Texting Troubles: Illusions and DelusionsOctober 2, 2026
Humans have valued nature’s importance for health and well-being for centuries in a variety of ancient traditions, but empirical research supporting its psychological and physiological benefits has only emerged in recent decades.
Read More: Need a Boost? Nature Supports Better Well-BeingSeptember 1, 2026
Attending regularly to our own happiness is a loving gift to ourselves. Life is not and cannot always be joyful, but having joy matters. Amid complex, demanding, stressful lives, we can find ways to seek out some moments of pleasure.
Read More: 5 Daily Choices For Happiness and LongevityAugust 2, 2026
Utilizing games in therapy is common for those clinicians who work with children, teens, or families, but sometimes parents may not fully understand the value of games in a therapy setting. Therapeutic game use can be a highly effective way of engaging clients while simultaneously getting to issues that are part of the presenting problem. They are not just for amusement or a time filler; games and playful activities can be used for action and change.
Read More: The Use of Games in Therapy: It’s Not Just Fun and GamesJuly 8, 2026
Six metaphors for self-wisdom application are offered for consideration.
Read More: Self-Awareness to Start: Looking Inwardly, Acting OutwardlyJune 2, 2026
Feeling pessimistic, disheartened, or hopeless can plague all of us in certain situations or times in our lives, but some individuals have an omnipresent pessimism that keeps them more consistently sad and stuck. There are various factors that can cause someone to take on a “glass half-empty” perspective more habitually, but the pattern generally involves the presence of the 3 P’s of negativity: personalization, persistence, and pervasiveness.
Read More: Addressing the 3 P’s of PessimismMay 8, 2026
There are certain seasons when bodies are more scrutinized, and summertime is one of them. One of our Silber clinicians explored this in a recent Psychology Today Mindful Metaphors blog article in a slightly different way. The article is entitled: Best Way to Have a Beach Body? 1. Have a Body. 2. Go to the Beach
Read More: What is the Best Way to Have a Beach Body?April 7, 2026
In times of distress, dysregulation, and disaster, resilience is an essential skill. Resilience strategies can bolster our inherent “bounce back” capability. A SURF acronym is offered as a framework by one of our Silber clinicians, highlighting four primary areas for better managing distress.
Read More: Thriving Through Adversity: Tap Into ResilienceMarch 10, 2026
We are being immersed in a world with all types of artificial intelligence (AI). Most of us feel a mix of amazement and astonishment, and sometimes we're aghast and alarmed. Experts predict (and we can all see) that the inclusion of AI in our daily lives is likely here to stay.
Read More: The Rise of AI and Its Impact on Mental HealthFebruary 10, 2026
In this video, Psychologist Dr. Sandra Wartski reviews 5 of her favorite strategies about helping raise children who feel loved and connected.
Read More: 5 Things About How to Raise Children Who Feel Loved and Connected
