August 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.

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June 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.

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May 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

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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.

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March 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.

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